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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
about us
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!
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.
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.
In God’s Love,
Rev. Dr. Bob Zanicky, Minister
Come Visit Us
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.
Directions 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.
Directions from Rt. 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.
Church Staff
Rev. Dr. Robert M. Zanicky
John Vaida
Pamela Kerns
Minister
Minister of Music and Organist
Christian Education Director
Bruce Parnell
Ernie Malec
Jim Radici
Office Manager
Custodian
Van Driver
Session of Elders
Moderator: Rev. Dr. Robert M. Zanicky
Clerk of Session: Rick Schroeder
2025: Dave Brown, Stephanie Orfanella, Wayne Daniels, Beth Dal Santo, Rebecca Van Jura
2026: Linda Jenkins, Don Brobst, Jonathan Kadjeski, Trudy Olszewski, Jeanne Kravitz
2027: Rick Schroeder, Donna Sowcik, Nancy Carey, Melissa Stachacz, Merry Maxwell
Trustees
Treasurer: David Rudis
Assistant Treasurer: Jonathan Kadjeski
2025: David Brown, Nancy Carey
2026: Don Brobst (Chair), Elizabeth Dal Santo
2027: Jonathan Kadjeski, Rick Schroeder
Women's Association
Merry Maxwell - Moderator
Carol Brobyn - Vice Moderator
Lois Redmond - Past Moderator
Lois Redmond - Prayer Chain
Nancy Carey - Treasurer
Cindy Gilmer - Circle Leader
Melissa Callahan - Recording Secretary
Ann Hewitt - Corresponding Secretary
- Historian
Pamela Kerns - Christian Education
Deacons
Co-Moderators: Victoria Zanicky, Nina Curry
2025: Melissa Callahan, Nina Curry, Georgia Daniels, Victoria Zanicky (2 yr term)
2026: Ainslie DeYoung, Nancy Frey, Kerry Redditt, Karen Atiyeh, David Smith
2027: Margurite Karcheski, Ian Kennedy, Michael Lopatka, Ed Wawruch (1yr term), Tara McCann
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Contact
First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre
97 South Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Tel: 570-824-2478