First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit

300 School Street
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570)586-6306
www.fpccs.org

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Welcome to the online home of First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, PA – “The Church On the Hill.” We are glad you have found the website of this lively, loving and faithful congregation. We invite you to click through our pages and discover why so many thoughtful Christians in our region make this church their spiritual home.

We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and have more than 500 members.  Each week more than 200 people attend worship, which makes us one of the largest Presbyterian congregations in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Here at fpccs.org you will discover, through the menu links at the top of each page, information about our Church Program, our outstanding Music and so much more. Take a moment to meet our Staff, read a Sermon, or Contact Us for more information. You can also learn What We Believe, read a Welcome from Our Pastor and find out about upcoming events on our online Calendar.  We warmly welcome visitors every day of the week, so stop by if you are in the area. Directions and our worship times are found on the Worship Information page.  We look forward to welcoming you at our services!

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What's happening at First Presbyterian:
Current Events

Feb. 17-19 – Clarks Summit Ice Festival Activities. Join us throughout the weekend for a series of fun family events during the annual Ice Festival. Friday evening, come hear violinist Mark Woodyatt and friends. Saturday features a full line-up of activities including the return of juggler Rob Smith (always a favorite!); our annual Art Show; performances by Abington Piano Academy students; a Chili Café; face painting and more. The Art Show will also be open for the congregation on Sunday morning. Head up to “The Church on the Hill” to join in the family fun!

The Arts at First Presbyterian Church
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for a preview of the 2011-2012 season’s events.


Check our Calendar for more upcoming events!

Centennial Events
February 25-26 - Dr. Buz Myers, Chairman of Religion Department at Gettysburg College, will lead a half-day retreat on Saturday, Feb. 25th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on “Getting to Know the Gospel of Mark.”  This will supplement our Centennial Year of the Bible.  He will be the guest preacher at both services on Sunday.

March 11 - At 4:00 p.m. Dennis Dewey, internationally renowned Biblical Storyteller, will do a one person recital of the Gospel of Mark.  He has traveled around the world to tell Mark from memory with dramatic flair. 


Click here to view a full calendar of FPCCS Centennial Events
Adult Sunday School

All Adult Sunday School Classes take place from 10:15 – 11:00am Sunday.

January 15th

Sankofa Series: A Study of Daniel - Don Keen

Hunger No More Series: Root Causes of Hunger & Poverty

January 22nd

Sankofa Series: A Study of Daniel - Don Keen

Hunger No More Series: Blessed Be the Children – Impact of Poverty on the Young

January 29th

Sankofa Series: A Study of Daniel - Don Keen

Hunger No More Series: Millennium Goals – From Relief to Development

 

 
Youth Sunday School

All Children’s Sunday School classes take place from 10:15 to 11 am on Sunday.

December's B.I.G. theme is "Stories About Jesus" and the B.I.G. Idea, "We believe that the stories about Jesus help us understand that Jesus is the Son of God."

January 8th – John Baptizes Jesus (Mark 1: 4-11)
January 15th – Jesus Surprises Nathaniel (John 1: 43-51)
January 22nd – Disciples Follow Jesus (Mark 1-14-20)
January 29th – Jesus

Our children 3 years of age through grade 7 will be studying the same topics, with materials at their appropriate age level.


For our Senior High class this year we will be using the Faithweaver program. The program gets its name from its focus on weaving the lesson into all aspects of the student’s life.

January 8th – Jesus in the Temple at Twelve (Luke 2:41-52)
January 15th – Jesus’ Baptism (Mark 1: 4-11)
January 22nd – Jesus Begins His Ministry (Luke 4: 14-30)
January 29th – Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-Law (Matthew 8: 14-17; Mark 1: 29-34; Luke 4: 38-41)




 

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