Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I contact the church? Where can I find the Church? What groups and activities are available at the church? What upcoming events are planned this year?

How do I contact the church?

Mailing address: P.O. Box 145, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356

Church address: Shawnee Church Road

Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18536

Church Phone: (570) 421-5518

Church E-mail: shawneechurch@verizon.net

Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Tuesday & Thursday (by appt. only)

Pastor’s E-mail: kvierstein@verizon.net

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Where can I find the Church?

Founded in 1752, Shawnee Presbyterian Church is the oldest Church in Monroe County, Pennsylvania and is located in the picturesque village of Shawnee, Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains.

Sunday School is from 10:00 – 10:45 AM and Worship starts at 11:00 AM on Sunday mornings except for the months of July and August. In the summer months of July and August, Sunday worship is at 9:30 AM since there is no Sunday School during the summer. Youth confirmation classes are at 10:00 AM on Sunday mornings except for the summer months. Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month and provided upon request at other times.

In addition, our church now has a radio station so you can find us on the Internet at www.shawneechurch.net and on the radio on station WCSD 104.9-LP FM. Click on the link to the left to see our radio program schedule…

Directions may also be obtained through either Internet map websites such as a Yahoo! Maps at yahoo.com or such as Mapquest at mapquest.com using a city-to-city option only. However, Shawnee Church Road is NOT found in either Yahoo! Maps or mapquest.com. Directions may also be obtained with programs such as Microsoft’s Streets and Maps or MapPoint software. Look for the direction signs to the church when driving on River Road.

Directions to the church are as follows:

From points West

Take Interstate 80 East to Exit 309

Take 209 North about 1 mile, and then make a right on Buttermilk Falls Rd. (opposite Luigi’s Pizzeria)

Go about ½ mile then make a left a the “T” onto River Road – you should see a Shawnee Presbyterian church sign

As you approach Shawnee Village, the Shawnee General Store will be on your right

Pass the Shawnee Playhouse on your right and turn on left up a steep hill on Shawnee Church Road

The church is at the top of the hill and is the first building on the left on Shawnee Church Road

From point North

Take Route 209 South from Milford area to Marshalls Creek

Just past a shopping complex, follow the signs for Shawnee Mountain Ski Area and bear left on Hollow Rd.

Stay on this road for about 4 miles (you will pass the ski area) and Hollow Rd. will end in Shawnee Village

Turn left at the Shawnee Playhouse

Quickly turn left again up a steep hill at Shawnee Church Road

The church is at the top of the hill and is the first building on the left on Shawnee Church Road

From Philadelphia and points South

Take Route 276 (from the north side) or Route 476 (from the south side) to the PA Turnpike – Northeast Extension (Route 476 North), following signs for Allentown

At Allentown, take Route 22 East about 15 miles to Route 33 North

Take Route 33 towards Stroudsburg, PA about 25 miles

Route 209 merges with Route 33 and splits again

Stay on Route 209 North towards Stroudsburg, PA

Route 209 will merge with Interstate 80 East – follow Interstate 80 East to Exit 309, Marshalls Creek

Take 209 North about 1 mile and then make a right on Buttermilk Falls Rd. (opposite Luigi’s Pizzeria)

Go about ½ mile then make a left a the “T” onto River Road

As you approach Shawnee Village, the Shawnee General Store will be on your right

Pass the Shawnee Playhouse on your right and turn on left up a steep hill on Shawnee Church Road

The church is at the top of the hill and is the first building on the left on Shawnee Church Road

From New York City and points East

Follow Interstate 80 West through the Delaware Water Gap into Pennsylvania

Take Exit 310 (the first exit after paying the $.75 toll) following the signs for “Visitor Information”. After Stop light, go straight on River Rd for about 3 miles winding around (you will make a sharp right hand turn at a stop sign)

As you come into Shawnee Village, the Shawnee General Store will be on your right

Pass the Shawnee Playhouse on your right and turn on left up a steep hill on Shawnee Church Road

The church is at the top of the hill and is the first building on the left on Shawnee Church Road

From points West

Take Interstate 80 East to Exit 309

Take 209 North about 1 mile and then make a right on Buttermilk Falls Rd. (opposite Luigi’s Pizzeria)

Go about ½ mile then make a left a the “T” onto River Road

As you approach Shawnee Village, the Shawnee General Store will be on your right

Pass the Shawnee Playhouse on your right and turn on left up a steep hill on Shawnee Church Road

The church is at the top of the hill and is the first building on the left on Shawnee Church Road

Regional map	Area map
Local map

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What groups and activities are available at the church?

Groups and Activities
Adult Bible Study	Adult Bible Study is every Sunday morning at 10:00 AM, except July and August
Cemetery Committee	Called as needed
Chancel Choir Rehearsal	Every Sunday at 9:00 AM (except July-August)
Children’s Sunday School	Every Sunday at 10:00 AM (except July-August)
Christian Education Committee	Called as needed
Church Life Committee	Called as needed
Coffee Hour	On special occasions about once a month
Deacons	1^st Tuesday of every other month
Fellowship Dinners	Held throughout the year (in Bulletin & Newsletter)
Finance Committee	Called as needed
Presbyterian Women	1^st Wednesday of each month
Session	2^nd Wednesday of each month
Worship Committee	4 times a year as needed
Youth Group	3^rd Sunday of each month at 10:00 AM - Additional Activities also planned

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What upcoming events are planned for this year?

Calendar of Events for 2008
March 13, 2008 – 7 PM	Session and Deacons Meeting
March 16, 2008 – 11 AM	Palm Sunday & Coffee Hour
March 20, 2008 – 7 PM	Maundy Thursday Agape Meal in Christian Ed (CE) Building
March 22, 2008 - 11 AM	Easter Egg Hunt
March 23, 2008 – 6:30 AM	Sunrise Service
March 23, 2008 – 11 AM	Resurrection Day Worship Service
1^st Wednesday of Month of May	Annual Shawnee Presbyterian Church Golf Tournament Make your plan ahead of time! - at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort - $75.00 Fee including dinner and drink Call Nancy Fish for further information: (570) 476-1836
November 9, 2007 – 11 AM	Gratitude Sunday
November 16, 2007 – 11 AM	Consecration Sunday, followed by a covered disk Thanksgiving Dinner
November 23, 2007 – 11 AM	Congregational Meeting after church to elect new officers for 2008
November 30, 2007 – 4-7 PM	Annual Open House at the Viernstein’s (Church Manse)
December 7, 2007 – 11 AM	Third Sunday in Advent
December 14, 2007 – 11 AM	Christmas Pageant followed by Christmas Party in the Christian Education building – 4th Sunday in Advent
December 19, 2007 – 8 PM	Messiah Sing Along at the Shawnee Play House; Bring a Messiah Score with you
December 21, 2007 – 11 AM	Sunday Worship with Christmas Music
December 24, 2007 – 7 or 11 PM	Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
December 31, 2007 - 11 AM	New Year’s Eve Daytime Worship Service
January 4, 2008 - 11 AM First Sunday of the Year 2009	Ordination and Installation of New Elders and Deacons

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