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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH 

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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.

Directions

Church Staff

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Rev. Dr. Robert M. Zanicky
John Vaida
Pamela Kerns

Minister

Minister of Music and Organist

Christian Education Director

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Bruce Parnell
Ernie Malec
Jim Radici

Office Manager

Custodian

Van Driver

Staff

Church Committees

Session of Elders

Moderator: Rev. Dr. Robert M. Zanicky

Clerk of Session: Rick Schroeder

2024: Nancy Carey, Bob Birkland, Garfield Jones, Donna Sowcik, Sue Suchoski

2025: Dave Brown, Stephanie Orfanella, Wayne Daniels, Beth Dal Santo, Rebecca Van Jura

2026: Linda Jenkins, Don Brobst, Jonathan Kadjeski, Trudy Olszewski, Jeanne Kravitz

Trustees

Treasurer: David Rudis

Assistant Treasurer: Jonathan Kadjeski

2024: Garfield Jones (Chair), Nancy Carey

2025: David Brown, Bob Birkland

2026: Don Brobst

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, Kerry Redditt

2024: Melissa Stachacz, Bill Jones, Jennifer Luksa, Susan Morgan, Tara McCann

2025: Melissa Callahan, Nina Curry, Georgia Daniels, Victoria Zanicky (2 yr term)

2026: Ainslie DeYoung, Nancy Frey, Kerry Redditt, Karen Atiyeh, David Smith

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Contact

First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre
97 South Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Tel: 570-824-2478

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