In honor of the Synod of the Trinity’s 300th birthday celebration, we asked people from around our region to research the histories of their presbyteries and the unique places and people that have come from there. This is still a work in progress and will be updated as more historical stories come our way.
If you have a historical story to share, contact Communications Coordinator Mike Givler by email here.
Click on the titles below to access the individual stories. Enjoy!
Synod of the Trinity – 300 years of dedication to the region
Beaver-Butler Presbytery – Grown out of four presbyteries and two denominations
Presbytery of Carlisle – Helping and supporting those in need
Presbytery of Donegal – Boundary (and spelling) changes didn’t deter this presbytery
Huntingdon Presbytery – Rural roots still shine today
Kiskiminetas Presbytery – Plenty of change but still only one goal
Presbytery of Lackawanna – Still reaching out to its brothers and sisters
Presbytery of Lake Erie – 200 years of disunity and unity
Lehigh Presbytery – Immigrant groups found new home in Lehigh
Presbytery of Northumberland – A long history of ethnic diversity
Presbytery of Philadelphia – The first presbytery of the United States
Jedediah Andrews – Philly’s first Presbyterian pastor
Pittsburgh Presbytery – Enduring changes for centuries
Presbytery of Redstone – Paving the way to the “west”
Presbytery of Shenango – Missional focus continues to define presbytery
Upper Ohio Valley Presbytery – Surviving through war, Indians and change
First Church of Martins Ferry celebrates past, anticipates future
Washington Presbytery – Diverse cultures and mission work a staple here
Presbytery of West Virginia – Civil War caused a great division
RELATED
African-American presence undeniable throughout Synod history
Board of Pensions – Supporting pastors for 300 years
New Castle Presbytery – One of the original four
BULLETIN INSERTS
Access color and black-and-white inserts complete with a liturgy and hymn suggestions to be used on Sunday, Sept. 17 — the 300th anniversary of the first synod meeting in the United States!
Color Version
Black-And-White Version
