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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
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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
Vivien G. Terzaghi
Ernie Malec
Jim Radici
Office Manager
Custodian
Van Driver
Bruce Parnell
Office Manager
Church Committees
Session of Elders
Moderator: Rev. Dr. Robert M. Zanicky
Clerk of Session: Rick Schroeder
2023: Bill Frey, Sue Jolley, Ellen Parmenteri, Ainslie DeYoung, David Ritter
2024: Nancy Carey, Bob Birkland, Garfield Jones, Donna Sowcik, Sue Suchoski
2025: Dave Brown, Stephanie Orfanella, Wayne Daniels, Beth Dal Santo, Rebecca Van Jura
Trustees
Treasurer: David Rudis
Assistant Treasurer: Jonathan Kadjeski
2023:Sue Jolley, Garfield Jones (Chair)
2024: Dave Ritter, Dave Rudis (Treasurer)
2025: Nancy Carey, Bob Birkland
Women's Association
Lois Redmond - Moderator
Carol Brobyn - Immediate Past Moderator
Merry Maxwell - Past Moderator
Lois Redmond - Prayer Chain
Nancy Carey - Treasurer
Cindy Gilmer - Circle Leader
June Stevens - Recording Secretary
Ann Hewitt - Corresponding Secretary
Diana Morgan - Historian
Pamela Kerns - Christian Education
Deacons
2023: Jessica Chwastyk, Eric Eppler, Nancy Frey, Jonathan Kadjeski, Debra Gavin
2024: Melissa Stachacz, Bill Jones, Jennifer Luksa, Susan Morgan, Tara McCann
2025: Melissa Callahan, Nina Curry, Georgia Daniels
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Contact
First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre
97 South Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Tel: 570-824-2478