Pastor’s Message: Feb. 10, 2023

 A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. LINDSEY ALTVATER CLIFTON: EXPLORING THE OPPORTUNITIES Dear ones, I sincerely believe that the Spirit is stirring up something powerful in our midst… not just at FPCB, but in Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley. This week, the City of Bethlehem...

Pastor’s Message: Feb. 3, 2023

 A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. LINDSEY ALTVATER CLIFTON: Focusing on Missional Identity and Community Impact Friends, I left Sunday’s Annual Meeting for members with a great deal of hope about the opportunities ahead for our congregation as we focus on a missional identity...

Pastor’s Message: Jan. 27, 2023

A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. J.C. AUSTIN: ELECTING OUR LEADERS As hopefully you already know, this Sunday we are holding the annual meetings of the congregation and corporation of First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem immediately following the combined worship service at...

Pastor’s Message: Jan. 20, 2023

A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. J.C. AUSTIN: ELECTING OUR LEADERS Friends, electing the leaders of this congregation is one of the most important actions that you can take as members. I want to thank the Congregational Nominating Committee for their outstanding work in...

Pastor’s Message: Jan. 13, 2023

A MESSAGE FROM THE REV. J.C. AUSTIN: ANSWERING THE CALL In two weeks, on January 29 immediately following a combined worship service at 10 a.m., we will be having our Annual Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem. It is...