Who We Are
Where We Are
1250 Elk Street
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-4318
Where Do I Park?
You will find parking in one of the following locations:
*The Central Elementary parking lot at the corner of W Park and Otter streets;
*The public metered lot on Elk Street between 13th and W Park streets;
*The metered street parking on Elk and W Park streets.
*ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: There is parking on Sunday (with proper permit) for persons with mobility issues
next to the sanctuary entrance on Elk Street. Also daily parking by the side entrance on W Park Street.
Persons using wheel chairs may also be dropped off at the entrance on Elk Street (assisted elevator).
*The Central Elementary parking lot at the corner of W Park and Otter streets;
*The public metered lot on Elk Street between 13th and W Park streets;
*The metered street parking on Elk and W Park streets.
*ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: There is parking on Sunday (with proper permit) for persons with mobility issues
next to the sanctuary entrance on Elk Street. Also daily parking by the side entrance on W Park Street.
Persons using wheel chairs may also be dropped off at the entrance on Elk Street (assisted elevator).
Kids Connect
Kids Connect happens every Sunday year round. After coming to worship for the children's message, young people up to 6th grade are encouraged to attend our Christian exploration activity. The teacher and shepherd will escort them following the children's message.
Accessibility
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The church building, opened in 1950, has limited accessibility for those in a wheelchair.
There is an elevator access on Elk at street level. Please call the church at 814-432-4318 for more details prior to visiting. |
Street Elevator Entrance. Usher Operated.
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What We Believe
Presbyterians are a diverse group of people who come together with a variety of theological beliefs. Jesus Christ calls us together and unites us in his love and grace, across our differences. In Christ we worship, study, seek reconciliation, serve and give to the glory of God's Kingdom. What we believe is stated clearly, and lengthily in part one of our constitution, the Book of Confessions (www.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/oga/pdf/boc2016.pdf). Our confessions of faith go back to the early church and cover a wide range of theological topics. If we had to choose one confession of core beliefs at First Presbyterian, it would be found in the ancient profession of faith, the Apostles' Creed.
The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer (recited during our worship service)
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen
Our Presbyterian Beliefs
Along with our Book of Confessions (www.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/oga/pdf/boc2016.pdf), part two of our constitution is the Book of Order (oga.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/oga/pdf/book-of-order2017-electronic_updated110117.pdf ). It is a document that orders our life together as we relate to one another across diverse congregations. It is what guides us in doing things, "decently and in order." In the book, many of our theological beliefs are stated. If you want to learn more, clink on the links above to open a .pdf file on each book. Or you may join our Stated Clerk, Gradye Parsons, as he explores the the Book of Order in a series of videos found below:
http://www.pcusa.org/resource/weekly-video-discussion-on-form-government-pcusa/
http://www.pcusa.org/resource/weekly-video-discussion-on-form-government-pcusa/