Welcome to the First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre's website!  We are a congregation of children, women and men from many denominational, social and cultural backgrounds.  We gather together for spiritual comfort and challenge.

The Gospel of Christ is proclaimed in its multifaceted manifestations.  Living the Gospel, takes precedence over dogma.  Inclusion, acceptance and imagination are vital parts of our vision of God's kingdom.

Seekers are welcome!  Bring your questions and we will talk and pray together.  Families are welcome.  Your children need a sacred place to develop their spirituality, and their moral compass.  Mother and father, you need a community to worship with, and to share faith and life concerns.

All are welcome!  The Lord's Supper is open to all.  No one is excluded!

Our beginnings in the Wyoming Valley trace back to 1772. We have a rich tradition in sharing Christ's Gospel in both word and deed.  Involvement in the wider community continues to interpret who we are as a church.  Ecumenical and interfaith activities help to define our vision.  The integrity of other traditions is accepted and celebrated.

We are fortunate to have Mr. John Vaida, Music Director of Wyoming Seminary, as our Organist/Choir Director.  Through his leadership, with the Adult Choir, Junior Choir, and Children's Choir, our worship services are greatly enhanced.

Ms. Pam Kerns, our Christian Education/Program Director participates in the lives of our children and youth through numerous gatherings; from Kids' Club to weekly Youth Groups.  Our Sunday School offers learning opportunities from pre-school through adult.

If you are looking for an active church that believes in engaging one's mind as well as one's heart; in finding one's place, without denigrating other faiths; in teaching Christ's ways through study and example; and in including all of God's children - then visit us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m.  You may just find that First Presbyterian Church could be your spiritual home.

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