To be Presbyterian in Punxsutawney means that you have seen your fair share of change.
What began as a small gathering in the home of the Reverend David Barclay, founder of Punxsutawney, the Presbyterian Church of Punxsutawney as we know it today has worshiped in six different sanctuaries, been known by six different names, and gone through leaving and then later rejoining the Presbyterian denomination as we know it today. Thankfully the roller coaster of Presbyterian life here in Punxsutawney came to an end in December of 1921 when the final two Presbyterian congregations joined together and erected the sanctuary that we worship in today.
The Presbyterian Church of Punxsutawney is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church, USA. Instructed by a constitution, governed by a team of members elected by the congregation, and led by an ordained Presbyterian Pastor, our congregation is proud to be the Presbyterian Church here in Punxsutawney, and one of ten thousand congregations nationwide. To learn more about what makes Presbyterians distinct, our understanding of God and the world, and what it means to be Presbyterian please check out Presbyterian 101, an online resource of the Presbyterian Church, USA.
Worshiping
Preaching in dynamic and relevant ways
Celebrating the Lord’s Supper (Communion) and Baptisms
Glorifying God through Creative Arts
Welcoming All of God’s Children
Giving of our resources
Teaching
Christian Education for all ages
Families as partners in Christian Education
Our Presbyterian heritage
Theological Diversity
Nurturing
Intentional care for our church family
Fellowship for children, youth and adults
Small group ministries
New Member orientation and assimilation
Unity in the midst of our differences
Empowering
A life of prayer and study
Personal development
Discerning our spiritual gifts
Witnessing to our faith
Individual initiative that faithfully implements the mission of the church
Serving
Seeking opportunities to serve
Compassionate care for our neighbors at home and abroad
Both corporate and individual community involvement
Advocating and working for social justice