Education toward the goal of mature discipleship is a life-long process for Christians of all ages.

Adult Education

From September through May, series on a wide variety of faith issues are scheduled on Sunday mornings as well as weekday evenings.  Recent series have included a survey of the Protestant Reformation on its 500th anniversary, the impact of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution, a study of Dr. Atul Gawande’s “Being Mortal,” and several encounters with other faith communities, including series on Islam, the Baha’i faith, and the Church of Latter Day Saints.   In addition, there regular are weekday Bible study groups.  Information on current offerings can be found on the Events page of the website. 

Recent sermon series talk-back sessions and series videos may be found on this website:

• Sermon Series Talk-Back Sessions: Thinking Theologically about Modern Life

• Scripture, Faith, and Stewardship of the Earth

• Pioneering Women in the Bible

• The Continuing Relevance of the Barmen Declaration
  

Children

First Presbyterian offers age appropriate educational activities for children on Sunday mornings at 9:50 AM immediately following our Celebration! Worship.  Sunday School videos are available in Video Resources for Children.

A nursery for infants and toddlers is staffed from 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM each Sunday.  Our friendly nursery staff are CPR-certified and background checked. We follow child to staff ratios in accordance with Pennsylvania state mandates.

Sunday School rooms and the Nursery are located on the Lower Level of the main church building, accessible from either the 21st Street or Walnut Street entrances.