Lehigh Presbytery

10/28/2025

Lackawanna & Lehigh Presbytery’s (soon to be Mountain Laurel Presbytery!) staff, commissioners, and preachers at the Synod of the Trinity Assembly in Bedford, PA.

05/28/2025

11/25/2024

Check out this article from the Synod!

Posted November 21, 2024 in Featured News As the Lackawanna and Lehigh Presbyteries continue their process of merging into one mid council, there are many details that must be ironed out and finalized before they can officially be combined. Things like leadership and committee structures, by-laws an...

11/09/2024

At today's combined Assembly of Lackawanna and Lehigh Presbyteries, commissioners selected Mountain Laurel Presbytery as the name for our soon to be merged presbytery. In making their presentation, the Merger Team acknowledged their deep appreciation for the 54 suggestions of possible names made by members of the presbyteries earlier this fall. They narrowed down the list of possibilities by looking for a name that would be unique to the geographical setting of the merged presbytery, that would embrace our congregation in Waverly, New York, and that would offer depth of meaning and hope for our new presbytery.

The person who originally suggested Mountain Laurel Presbytery for our name offered this explanation: “As I travelled from Honesdale to Summit Hill for the [presbytery] meeting in April, it was a beautiful Spring day. I realized how absolutely beautiful the eastern part of the state is, no matter where you travel. The mountain laurel lined the side of the road almost all the way down - not in bloom yet, but the shrubs were there. I’m sure by June it was absolutely gorgeous!”

The Merger Team discovered that the reason the mountain laurel is the state flower of Pennsylvania is because back in 1933, Governor Gifford Pinchot made the choice because it is a flower that can be found across the entire commonwealth. And while we were mindful of not suggesting a name that would exclude our sisters and brothers in Waverly, New York, we were relieved to learn that mountain laurel are also prevalent in upstate New York.

The story of the design of the mountain laurel bloom is intriguing in that it springs open at incredible speed. In addition to its beauty and prominence in our area, there is so much imagery around its design that could also be used to define our new presbytery.

Join with us in celebrating this important step in our plan for merger as we look forward to moving into our new identity. We certainly are better together. Thanks be to God!

10/21/2024

Elders, Pastors and others are invited to participate in a workshop on how to write and develop the required Anti-Racism policy for your congregation! Sign up today!

Elders, Pastors and others are invited to participate in a workshop on how to write and develop the required Anti-Racism policy for your congregation.

10/03/2024

Hope to see you Saturday. We will be busy this week working on organizing and baking.

09/30/2024

Consider giving a gift to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance as they continue to work hard to repair damages from Hurricane Helene

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is the emergency and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.

08/14/2024

Check out this incredible article about our very own Rhonda Kruse!

Posted August 9, 2024 in Featured News Rhonda Kruse is celebrated with a retirement cake by leaders from Lehigh and Lackawanna Presbyteries during a Synod of the Trinity regional gathering in Allentown, PA, earlier this year. When Rhonda Kruse was called to Lehigh Presbytery in September of 2019, sh...

08/13/2024

What's in a name? You tell us!

The Merger Team needs your help in suggesting possible names for our new presbytery once Lackawanna and Lehigh officially merge. Here is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of history - our history!

Check out this video and send us your ideas by September 30!

You are invited to submit possible names for our new presbytery which will be the result of a merger of Lackawanna and Lehigh Presbyteries. The deadline for...

07/22/2024

Are you interested in trying new forms of youth ministry? Join us on August 25th for a Youth Ministry Design Workshop run by the Institute for Youth Ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary! Bring a new idea or project that you would like to see come to life or bring an existing activity/program in your ministry you would like to reimagine. This workshop seeks to help you refine your ideas, identify the resources and support you will need, and encourage you as you partner with God for the care of young people in your context!

Are you interested in trying new forms of youth ministry? Join us on August 25th for a Youth Ministry Design Workshop run by the Institute for Youth Ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary! Bring a new idea or project that you would like to see come to life or bring an existing activity/program i...

07/11/2024

It’s Food Drive Week at the Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua! We will be in the church parking lot this Friday, July 12 from 10:00 AM through 12:00 NOON collecting non-perishable food items for our Catasauqua Food Bank. Help us fight food insecurity right here in our community and consider donating a few items to local individuals and families who could use a helping hand. 💕🫶🏻 Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua

07/10/2024

If you are interested in purchasing a Presbyterian Planning calendar, please fill out the form below and mail your check with the form to Lackawanna Presbytery by July 19, 2024!

ALL planning calendars will be distributed at the September 17th Shared Presbytery Gathering.