We are a congregation of families and individuals; men, women and children from many denominational, social and cultural backgrounds. We gather together for spiritual comfort, challenge and direction!

The Gospel of Christ is proclaimed through sharing the Bible’s wisdom and hope via challenging and inspirational sermons, multiple musical expressions including an Adult Choir, Children’s Choir and Youth Choir, Sunday School from Children to Adults, numerous fellowship occasions which include delicious and fun luncheons. Living and learning 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, Youth 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.

Address

97 South Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

The First Presbyterian Church is located across the street from the YMCA on South Franklin and Northampton Streets in Wilkes-Barre. Metered parking is available during the week on Franklin Street. On Sunday’s there is no fee for parking on the street and in the adjacent municipal parking lot which can be entered on Northampton Street.

From the 309 Cross Valley Expressway

Take exit 3 and head south on River Street. Once past the Courthouse move into the left lane and continue to Northampton Street, make the left turn and the church is on your left at the corner of Northampton and Franklin Streets.

From South River Street

If heading north turn right onto Northampton, or if heading south left onto Northampton. Drive one block and the church will be on your left at the corner of Northampton and Franklin Streets.

Session:

2015-2017 – Garfield Jones, Jeanne Kravitz, Jennifer Luksa, Rick Mebane, Judy Wilski.
2016-2018 – Dave Brown, Wayne Daniels, Diana Morgan, Lois Redmond, Dave Ritter.
2017-2019 – Don Brobst, Nancy Carey, Ellen Parmentari, Carole Poggi, Rick Schroeder.

Deacons:

2017-2019 – Jonathan Kadjeski, Katie Luksa, Maureen Rosiak, David Smith, Jr., Kristine Terry.
2016-2018 – David Correll, Eric Eppler, Debra Gavin, Susan Jolley, Brian McCann.
2015-2017 – Ruth Melberger, Melissa O’Hara Callahan, Eileen Song, Donna Stein, Michele Woolnough

Trustees:

Don Brobst, Garfield Jones, Rick Mebane, Lois Redmond, Dave Ritter, Dave Rudis.