Our vision:
"Lycoming Presbyterian Church lives to do three things:
- to introduce Jesus Christ to those who do not know and love Him;
- to deepen the faith and commitment of those who know Him; and
- to demonstrate Christ's way of love in service to the world."
Lycoming Presbyterian Church offers to all....
| A warm friendly church |
Biblical teaching & preaching |
| Sunday school - for all ages |
Christ-honoring music |
| Mission minded-mission trips |
Supporting 3 missionary families |
| Prayer group / prayer chain |
Active community outreach |
| Small group ministries |
A place of service for all |
| Fellowship opporunities |
Chime choir |
| Youth orchestra |
Youth activities |
| Church library |
Nursery provided |
| Monthly newsletter |
Park setting for special outdoor services |
| Off street parking |
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Our history:
Imagine traveling ten, fifteen, even twenty miles just to attend a church. Nowadays people do that all the time. But image walking the distance. Back in 1792 people would journey from places like Jersey Shore, Trout Run and Pennsdale, just to meet for worship in the log church near where the Lycoming Creek meets the Susquehanna.
Image the faith of those people. Image the hospitality shown to them for coming the distance, expending the time to get there. Image no longer! Now into our third century of service. Lycoming Presbyterian Church remains a place where faith and hospitality meet in meaningful worship, thoughful education, living fellowship, mutual service, and ongoing mission.
The old log building has long since been changed to stone and then to brick, but we're still beside the creek in the Newberry section of Williamsport. Getting here today may not be the distance in time that it way years, but whether you walk the sidewalks of town or come to us by car, you'll still find a hospitable people ready to welcome you in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord.
If you are looking for a place to attend worship, or perhaps a church to call your home, consider Lycoming Presbyterian: Where Faith and Hospitality Meet.
This is our heritage:
| 1746 |
David Brainerd, America's first missionary, preaches to the inhabitants of Lycoming Creek. |
| 1792 |
Lycoming Church founded. |
| 1817 |
Log church destoyed by fire; replaced by stone building. |
| 1850 |
Stone building dismantled for a new brick edifice. |
| 1891 |
Present sanctuary added. |
| 1924 |
Christian Education wing dedicated. |
| 1956 |
Renovation of chancel; new pipe organ installed. |
| 1966 |
Redecoration of building. |
| 1992 |
Bicentennial celebration. |
| 2003 |
Serving Christ in our Third Century. |
