First Presbyterian Church Allentown

Who in your life might need you to come alongside them with the love of Christ?Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown as we continue to celebrate the Easter season, as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Another Advocate Abides".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: 1 Peter 3:13-22 & John 14:15-21 (Read by Dennis Giangiulio)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at our 11:00am Worship Service.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Where can you join God's work in the world turning optimism into hope?Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown as we continue to celebrate the Easter season, as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "The Work of Hope".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: 1 Peter 2:2-10 & John 14:1-14 (Read by Bill White)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at our 8:45am Worship Service.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Who in our world is being made to carry the wounds of “thieves and bandits,” and how is Christ calling us to respond?Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown as we continue to celebrate the Easter season, as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "The Shepherd, The Gate, The Life".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: 1 Peter 2:19-25 & John 10:1-10 (Read by Kathy Matthews)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at our 11:00am Worship Service.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Join us as we welcome another guest to the pulpit at FPC Allentown, Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion and author of 26 books including Earthbound: God at the Intersection of Climate and Justice, as she delivers a message entitled "Jesus Walks With Us".The accompanying scripture reading for this sermon are: Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17, 1 Peter 1:17-23, and Luke 24:13-35 (Read by Bruce Gunn)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at our 11:00am Worship Service.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

We are called to be a preaching, teaching, and healing church—how will you respond?Join us for this second Sunday of Easter as guest preacher The Rev. Dr. Jimmie Hawkins preaches a sermon entitled "Called to be a Preaching, Teaching, and Healing Church".The accompanying scripture reading for this sermon are: Micah 6:6-8, and Matthew 4:23-25; 9:35-38 (Read by Nelson Rabenold)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at our 11:00am Worship Service.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Where do you see good news alive in the world? Where can you take good news into the world?He is Risen!Join us for Easter Sunday as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "The Good News is Alive in the World". This year's lent and easter theme is "Tell Me Something Good", by A Sanctified Art.The accompanying scripture reading for this sermon is: Matthew 28:1-10 (Read by Bob Martin)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at our 11:00am Worship Service.Thank you to our youth and youth leaders for organizing the "Tell Me Something Good" project, and a special thank you to Mark Simmons for putting together the video.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

What might public faithfulness look like for you in a way that is courageous and tender?Joins as we kick off Holy Week with Palm Sunday as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "The Good News is Inspiring Us to Act". This year's lent and easter theme is "Tell Me Something Good", by A Sanctified Art.The accompanying scripture reading for this sermon is: Mark 11:1-11 (Read by Dennis Giangiulio)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at our 11:00am Worship Service.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

In divided times, how can we honor human dignity better in our words and actions?Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Lenten season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art: "Tell Me Something Good". This fifth Sunday of Lent, join Pastor Stephanie Anthony as she preaches this week's sermon entitled "The Good News is Rooted in Justice, Mercy, and Faithfulness".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: John 8: 2-11 & Matthew 23:23 (Read by Bob Martin)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at our 8:45am Worship Service (with portions added from our 11:00am service).Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Who are the vulnerable people groups in our community and church? What acts of protection and care do they need?Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown as we continue to explore our Lenten series inspired by A Sanctified Art: "Tell Me Something Good". Today, March 15, 2026, Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "The Good News is: Care for the Vulnerable".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Deuteronomy 24:17-22 & Matthew 19:13-15 (Read by Linda Boyle)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at our 11:00am Worship Service.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

As our congregation dreams about our future, what hope do you carry for what God might do through this community?Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Lenten season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art: "Tell Me Something Good". This third Sunday of Lent, join Pastor Taylor Hall as he preaches this week's sermon.The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Ephesians 3:14-21 & Mark 6:30-44 (Read by Nelson Rabenold)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at our 11:00am Worship Service.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

The good news is great love for God & neighbor!Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Lenten season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art: "Tell Me Something Good". This second Sunday of Lent, join Pastor Stephanie Anthony as she preaches this week's sermon.During the sermon, Pastor Stephanie shared the PC(USA) statement on the escalating war with Iran, you can read the full statement here.The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Luke 7:36-50 & Matthew 25:35-40 (Read by Connor Simmons)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, March 1, 2026.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

The good news is so good, it catches us by surprise!Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Lenten season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art: "Tell Me Something Good". This first Sunday of Lent, join Pastor Stephanie Anthony as she preaches a sermon entitled "Surprise!".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: John 2:1-11 & Matthew 13:31-32 (Read by Pastor Taylor Hall)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, February 22, 2026.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

The good news is all are invited!Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Lenten season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art, entitled "Tell Me Something Good". This evening, Pastor Taylor Hall preached an Ash Wednesday reflection entitled "There is Still Room".The accompanying scripture reading for this sermon is: Luke 14:15-24This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

When you consider your faith journey, about what are you curious?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Listen to him".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Psalm 99 and Matthew 16:21-28 & 17:1-8(Read by Nelson Rabenold)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at our 11am service; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.orgOnline Giving @ FPCAllentownFebruary Faith Formation Calendar @ FPCAllentownWhat's happening this week @ FPCAllentownPsalm 99 and Matthew 16:21-28 & 17:1-8 (NRSVUE) - Bible Gateway

Where has God’s light helped you see more clearly recently? What will you do about it?Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Light Enough to See".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are Isaiah 58:1-12 & Matthew 5:13-20(Read by Scouts from Minsi Trail BSA Troop 519G)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, February 1, 2026 during our online worship service; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Join us on this snowy day as the Rev. Dr. Susan Gilbert Zencka preaches a powerful sermon entitled "Kingdoms and Kindness".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Micah 6:1-8 & Matthew 5:1-12 (Read by Bob Martin)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, February 1, 2026 during our online worship service; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

How have you walked in darkness, or how do you do so now? What light casts out that darkness?Join us on this snowy day as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a powerful sermon entitled "Hope is Unfolding".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Isaiah 9:1-4 & Matthew 4:12-25(Read by Pastor Stephanie Anthony)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, January 25, 2026 during our online worship service; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

When you consider your faith journey, about what are you curious?Join us on this snowy day as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Come and See".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Psalm 40:1-11 & John 1:29-42 (Read by Mark Simmons)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at our 8:45am service; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Where does Jesus want us to be a part of his work in the world?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Do You Come to Me?".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Isaiah 42:1-9 & Matthew 3:13-17 (Read by Lexie Simmons from our 8:45 service)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at our 11am Worship Service; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Where is love calling you to move through your fear?What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art.Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "What do you Fear? Fear Doesn't Stop Us".The accompanying scripture reading for this sermon is: Matthew 2:1-12, 16-18 (Read by Kathy Matthews)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, January 4, 2026; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.orgThe poem after the conclusion of the sermon is entitled "The Work of Christmas" by Howard Thurman. (https://www.plough.com/en/topics/culture/holidays/christmas-readings/the-work-of-christmas)

Is justice worth it? What can you do?What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art.Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "What do you Fear? Let Fear Fuel a Fire for Justice".The accompanying scripture reading for this sermon is: Matthew 2:13-23This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown on Sunday, December 28, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.orgThe video mentioned during the sermon (and included audio) is: Micah Bournes - Is Justice Worth It? (WorldRelief.Org)

What good news can you proclaim?What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art.Join Pastor Stephanie Anthony as she preaches a special Christmas Eve sermon entitled "Good News Is Louder Than Fear".The accompanying scripture reading for this sermon is: Luke 2:1-20This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 6:00pm Christmas Eve Alternative Worship Service.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Where can you look to find signs that God is at work in the world?What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art.Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "What do you Fear? Even in Our Fear, We Are Called Forward".The accompanying scripture readings for this sermon are: Jeremiah 1:4-10 & Luke 1:26-38This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, December 21, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Where can you look to find signs that God is at work in the world?What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art.Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "What do we Fear? God is at Work". The advent candles lighting was led by the Metzgar Family (Betsy, Sean, Margaret, Ian and Jamie), and the scripture readings were Isaiah 43:19-21 & Matthew 11:1-11 (Read by Nelson Rabenold).This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, December 7, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

What gives you hope when you are feeling fearful?What Do You Fear? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown this Advent and Christmas season as we explore a new series inspired by A Sanctified Art.Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "What do you Fear? Longing for God". The scripture readings are Lamentations 3:55-57 & Luke 1:5-13 (Read by Margaret Metzgar and the Rev. Dr. Bobbie McGarey). The lighting of the first advent calendar was from our 8:45am service, by David & Gloria Lotte.This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, November 30, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

How does thinking there is a righteous "king," who might somehow rule over your life, make you feel?Join us as Pastor Kathryn Foster preaches a sermon entitled "Rule of Love, Reign of Christ". The scripture readings are Deuteronomy 17:14-20, Psalm 10:12-18, and Revelation 11:15, 17:14, 19:16 (Read by Mark Simmons at our 8:45am Service), and the Prayer for Illumination was lead by Bob Martin at our 11am service.This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, November 23, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

If God is already at work burning away the injustice that wounds us, where do we need collective healing?Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Good News in the Fire". Note: There were technical issues with the 11am worship service, part of this sermon was re-recorded later.The scripture readings are Psalm 98 & Malachi 4:1-3 (Read by Linda Boyle)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, November 16, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Where is God inviting you to move from fear of scarcity to trusting in abundance?Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Halloween Gets It Right". The scripture readings are Psalm 145:1-5, 13b-21 & Haggai 1:15b-2:9This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, November 9, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Who are the holy ones who have gone before you?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Captain Kirk, Billie Eilish, and Jesus". The scripture readings are Ephesians 1:15-19 & Luke 6:17-31 (Read by Bill White)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am All Saints' Day Worship Service on Sunday, November 2, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

In what ways does God's generosity inspire your own?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Proclamation". The scripture readings are Psalm 65:1-2, 9-13 & Joel 2:23-32 (Read by Bob Martin)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, October 26, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

How does our church proclaim God's love to one another and to the world? How can you be part of the proclamation?Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Proclamation". The scripture readings are Genesis 32:22-31 & 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, October 19, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

For what are you grateful today?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Gratitude". The scripture readings are Psalm 111 & Luke 17:11-19This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, October 12, 2025; you can read the text version on blog page.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Join us as Pastors Stephanie, Moufid, and Abraham preach a three-part sermon entitled "BOLD Vision" from Sunday October 5, 2025. This special service brought together all 4 unique styles of worship at FPC Allentown.The scripture readings are 2 Timothy 1:1-10 and Habakkuk 2:1-4 (Read in multiple languages by Bob Martin, Moufid Khoury, and Abraham Pa Cawi)Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

What step might you take this week toward a future that God promises which you can't fully see?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "BOLD Hope". The scripture readings are Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 (Read by Bruce Gunn) & Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 (During the sermon)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, September 28, 2025.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

What do you see that breaks God's heart? Do you hear a call to be a part of the healing?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "When God's Heart Breaks". The scripture readings are Jeremiah 8:18 - 9:1 (Read by Bob Martin)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sunday, September 21, 2025.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

What does it look like for you to be "rich toward God"?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Better Barns". The scripture readings are Colossians 3:1-4 & Luke 12:13-21 (Read by Erica Simmons)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sunday, September 14, 2025.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Welcome Home!Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Devoted in Every Season" for our Faith Formation Homecoming worship service on September 7, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown.The scripture readings are Matthew 10:26-39 & Acts 2:42-47 (Read by Pastor Stephanie Anthony)Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Who do we tend to eat with? Who is invited to our gatherings? How might the Spirit be prompting us to expand our guest lists?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Seating Arrangements". The scripture readings are Proverbs 25:6-7a & Luke 14:1, 7-14 (Read by Kathy Matthews)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11am Worship Service on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Note: Please excuse the clicking in this week's recording. We unfortunately didn't notice it during worship.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon on today's scripture readings: Isaiah 58:9b-14 & Luke 13:10-17 (Read by Bob Martin)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11am Worship Service on Sunday, August 24, 2025Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

How does knowing you are made in the image of God shape the way you see yourself? Knowing that all of God’s children are also made in the image of God, how does it shape the way you see others, especially those who are different than you?Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "An Everlasting Name". The scripture readings are Isaiah 56:1-8 & Matthew 7:15-20 (Read by Bob Martin)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship "Imago Dei" (Image of God) Service on Sunday, August 17, 2025Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches her sermon from August 10, 2025. It was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service held weekly in our Sanctuary.Today's scripture readings are Psalm 50:1-6 & Luke 12:32-40 (Read by Erica Simmons at our 8:45am service in Fellowship Hall)Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches her sermon from August 3, 2025. It was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service held weekly in our Sanctuary.Today's scripture reading is Hosea 11:1-11 (Read by Kathy Matthews)Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Have you ever thought you were discerning angels while you were serving the needs of others? If so, what did that make you think and feel?Join us as Pastor Kathryn Foster preaches a sermon entitled "Serving Children, Angels, Jesus, God". The scripture readings are Mark 9:33-37 & Hebrews:13:2 (Read by Margaret Metzgar)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sunday, July 27, 2025.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

What might it look like for our church to truly exist for others in our community? In our country? In our world? Join us as Pastor Taylor Hall preaches a sermon entitled "Existing for Others". The scripture readings are Amos 8:1-12 & Luke 10:38-42 (Read by Caroline Grum)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sunday, July 20, 2025, and the scripture readings and Prayer for Illumination were from our 11am Service.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

What would you bring to Show and Tell to talk about your own faith journey?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Show and Tell". The scripture readings are Deuteronomy 6:1-9 & Luke 18:15-17 (Read by Nelson Rabenold)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11am Worship Service on Sunday, July 13, 2025.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

How will our church follow Christ courageously to minister in our community?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "The Girl or the King?". The scripture readings are Luke 10:1-11 & 2 Kings 5:1-14 (Read by Aaron Wilcoxson)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11am Worship Service on Sunday, July 6, 2025.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Join us for a special sermon from the Installation Service of Pastor Stephanie Anthony as the Lead Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown. This sermon was preached on Saturday, June 28, 2025 by the Rev. Eliana Maxim, Co-Executive Presbyter of the Seattle Presbytery.The scripture reading (Acts 9:36-43) and Prayer for Illumination were lead by the Rev. Dr. Alex Hendrickson---Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Where do you find the bread from God to sustain your faith and justice journey?Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Get Up and Eat". Today's scripture reading is Psalm 42 & 1 Kings 19:1-15a (Read by Diane Edelman)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 8:45am Worship Service on Sunday, June 22, 2025.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Join us as Pastor Stephanie Anthony preaches a sermon entitled "Wisdom's Call". Today's scripture reading is Proverbs 8 (Read by Betty Jo Richards and Pastor Stephanie)This sermon was preached at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown at our 11:00am Worship Service on Sunday, June 15, 2025.Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org

Join us for a special sermon brought to you by the Confirmation Class of 2025 as they read excerpts from their Statements of Faith.[00:18] - Prayer for Illumination & Acts 2:1-21 (Pastor Stephanie Anthony)[04:04] - Introduction (Pastor Taylor Hall)[07:00] - Kate Brion[07:46] - Chris Longyhore[08:35] - Connor Sarnoski[09:22] - Daniel Prosser[10:16] - Anna Palaia[11:00] - Sophia Kim[11:34] - Paige Hamilton[12:14] - Maddie Prosser[13:00] - Julia Sciarrino[13:52] - Sonia Kim[14:25] - Sophia Treiber[14:58] - Grace Cooper[15:44] - Bella Lakatosh[16:20] - Rebecca Grum[17:10] - Charge to the ConfirmandsJoin us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org