Events

MAY 25th

Join First Presbyterian Church and IGNITED Youth in the Memorial Day Parade on May 25th. Walk along with us and represent the church with a candy toss. Gather on Mindy Ave at 8:45am for the start of the parade at 9am. A free hot dog roast will follow after the parade and service.

Celebrating 55 Years of Preschool at FPCS
Saturday, August 1, noon-3pm

Bounce House – Balloon Animals – Face Painting
Entertainment – Games – Food
Free and open to the public!

Our parking lot will be closed to accommodate the party. Parking has been
arranged at the Methodist/ACTS church, Bachman/Snyder funeral home, and
the Lutheran church all just a short walk to the action!

Palm Sunday – March 29 @ 8:30am & 11am
Maundy Thursday – April 2 @ 7pm
Good Friday Tenebrae – April 3 @ 7pm
Community Easter Sunrise Service – April 5 @ 6:30am @ St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 40 E. Main St.
Easter Sunday – April 5 @ 8:30am & 11am

Saturday, April 4th @ 10 AM

Hippity, hoppity! Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny!
Open to children ages 2 years through the 5th grade.
Egg hunts are by age level.

*Crafts *Food *Games *Prizes

Weekly services offered by the Strasburg Ministerium will be held here at First Presbyterian Church

February 18, Ash Wednesday, 6am with ashes, 12pm, hosted by Wesley United Methodist, 6pm with ashes
February 25 @ noon, hosted by Strasburg Mennonite
March 4 @ noon, hosted by St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
March 11 @ noon, hosted by ACTS Covenant Fellowship
March 18 @ noon, hosted by First Presbyterian
March 25 @ noon, hosted by the Strasburg Ministerium

Note: all 12 pm Wednesday Lenten Services include lunch.

Saturday February 21

Help support our Senior High School Mission Trip to Portici, Italy to bring Vacation Bible School to inner city children. The auction will be held February 21, 2026. Doors open at 5:30pm. Bidding begins at 6:15pm. Food and snacks will be available for purchase. We are also seeking donations that can be auctioned. To donate please contact the following:
Don Welk 717-208-3884
Linda Lawrence 717-715-5132
Pam Johnson 717-989-0998
Pastor Bob Bronkema 717-799-0777
Click HERE for the current list of items in this year’s auction. It’s always a good time so bring a friend and your checkbook!

TODDLER GYM is back! Join us weekly on Fridays starting September 12, from 9 – 10:30am (Sept. – May) for playtime for ages 1 – 6 with their caregivers. This program is free and open to the public and follows the Lampeter Strasburg School Calendar. For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

Beginning Wednesday September 3 @ 6:00pm

Fun for ages 3 years – 5th grade
Crafts – Bible Stories – Snack – Recreation Games
First Wednesday of the Month, September through May
6:00 – 7:30pm – Come and join the fun right here at FPCS! Parents and caregivers can socialize in The Well, check out a book in the Library or just enjoy some time to themselves knowing their children are safely engaged in fabulous fun!

Beginning Monday, September 1

Join us for a 9-month Read Through the Bible Challenge. This is an excellent, focused way expand your Bible knowledge and deepen your faith. Pastor Bob then blogs about the passages to help the reader gain a better understanding of scripture. Bible Challenge brochures are available in the wall rack in the Well, on the table in the slate foyer or by clicking HERE.

Most Thursday Evenings @ 6pm

Join Pastor Bob on-line as he leads us on a deeper dive into scripture each week. Click HERE to join the group from the comfort of your own living room or wherever you may be.