Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Allentown.
Our Mission
We are imperfect people
striving to live God’s love
in the way of Jesus Christ.
Core Values
In response to the overflowing love of God:
We strive to see Christ in each person, practicing expansive welcome and steadfast love.
We welcome and affirm people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, identities, and orientations no matter where they are on their journeys of life and faith. We cherish our diversity and honor God’s call of all people to our congregation's ministry and leadership, including those whom many churches have historically excluded, such as women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
We strive to center our life around joyful and grateful worship of God.
Although the music, space, and spoken language through which we worship may differ, we are one body, gathering at different times, to celebrate God’s goodness, grace, and love.
We strive to continually grow in our faith.
God makes God’s self known in different ways to different people. We affirm that ongoing faith formation is important for people of all ages, seasons, and identities so that, in a safe community, all may explore what it means to live a Christ-like life.
We strive to serve God by serving our neighbors near and far.
We feel called to work with mission partners in response not only to immediate emergency needs but also long-term needs, and not only to give charity but also to work for justice and dignity for all.
We strive to use our gifts to fulfill God’s call.
God has given each of us particular gifts that, combined, form the body of Christ. We are called to use these gifts in ministry to extend God’s presence in the world, fulfill our God-given purposes in life, and complement the callings of others.
A Word About
the Presbyterian Church
Presbyterianism grew out of the Reformation movement of the 16th century in Europe and takes its name from the Greek word presbuteros, which means “elder.” Our name reflects our form of government, which stresses the concept of representative rule by the elected elders of the congregation under the authority of Scripture and guided by the Holy Spirit. The Presbyterian Church (USA) to which First Presbyterian belongs has about 1.9 million members.
