Church Life

Open Meeting Policy

All are welcome to attend any meeting for the organizations of our church. For more information, contact us at 570.421.5518 or info@shawneepresbyterianchurch.net.

Calendar

December 6

P.E.O. Brunch
9 a.m.

CWU Luncheon
12:30 p.m.

Shawnee Playhouse Tree Lighting
4:30 p.m.

December 7

Communion
Second Sunday of Advent

December 9

Book Club
12:15 p.m.

December 14

Third Sunday of Advent

December 18

Session
7 p.m.

December 21

Fourth Sunday of Advent
Special service of music and readings

PW Christmas cookie coffee hour

December 22

Messiah Sing-in Community Concert
7:30 p.m.
Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort

December 24

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
7 p.m.

December 28

Unhanging of the Greens

January 4

Communion

Emergency Food Pantry

The Shawnee Presbyterian Church food pantry is open to all in need.

We can always use toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, toiletries, dish soap and other cleaning supplies, and items that are not covered by food stamps.

Visits are greatest during the holidays. Please contact us if you can donate coupons, store gift cards, or monetary donations.

These food items are most in demand: fruit, canned tomatoes, pasta, mac & cheese (with creamy cheese pouch, not powdered, for families without milk), instant coffee, Jello, drink boxes, canned chicken, cereal, pancake mix, and rice.

Please, no beans (dried or canned), ravioli, or spaghetti.

Hostel

Shawnee Presbyterian Church offers a year-round hostel for groups of 15-35 throughout the year. Amenities include:

– full-service kitchen
– dining area that also serves as a sleeping area with floor mattresses
– two bathrooms with showers
– two sitting or meeting areas
– pull-out couches
– large TV screen and DVD player
– $27/person per night

Book Club

Book Club meets once a month. Contact us for dates and times.

Past books are:
– Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce
– The Chilbury Ladies Choir by Jennifer Ryan
– The Orphan Collector by Ellen Marie Wiseman
– The Good Daughter by Joyce Maynard
– The All Girl Filling Stations Last Reunion by Fannie Flag
– Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Rummage Sale

Check back for dates! Contact us if you have items you’d like to donate. Another way to support the sale is to donate supplies, including tape, markers, newspaper, labels, and shopping bags. All items not purchased at the sale are donated to local charities.

Weis Tapes

Receipts can be left in the baskets in the Narthex or given to any of the ladies from Presbyterian Women. Receipts must show date of purchase. They are a major fundraiser for the good works of the PW ladies.

Fine Art America

Pictures of Shawnee Presbyterian Church are available through fineartamerica.com. Please take advantage of this unique and beautiful fundraiser!