Welcome
Whatever your reason for checking out Lycoming Centre, we want to wish you a big welcome!
Our church seeks to bring Jesus’ love to everyone we come in contact. Our goal is to love and serve the people of the greater Williamsport area and beyond! We believe that God wants to use our church to touch lives and bring real transformation to our families and community.
We hope that you will come check out our Sunday Worship Service. We’d love to meet you! Click below to plan a visit. We want to help your visit go smoothly and give you the best experience possible.
Schedule your visit now and we will:
- Reserve a parking space for you up front (let us know if you need a handicap space)
- Meet you at the Main Entrance
- Show you around
- Save a seat for you
FAQS
What should I expect when I get there?
When you arrive at our church we encourage you to use our guest parking spaces conveniently located near the entrance. We have a team of Parking Lot Assistants who will provide you with direction on where to go and will escort you with umbrellas during inclement weather. At the door you will be greeted by our Welcome Team (wearing name tags) who can show you around and answer any questions you may have. Upstairs is our children’s check in and coffee lounge where you can enjoy some freshly brewed coffee before the worship service.
Where do I take my children?
Our children’s check in is located upstairs in the coffee lounge area. All children and students will need to check in. This is for the safety and security of your child. Our check in person can provide you with the location of your child’s classroom. The nursery, the 2 and 3 year old classroom, the 4th and 5th grade classroom, the Jr. High and High School classrooms are all located in the downstairs of our education building. The 4 year old through 3rd grade students meet in the LCk!ds and ROCK Center (the blue building). Children’s Church is provided for children age 4 through 2nd grade during the worship service in Hallelujah Hall. The children will be dismissed after Children’s Time. You will need to pick up your child from the Hallelujah Hall.
How long are the services going to be?
Our worship service begins at 10:15am and usually ends between 11:15-11:30am.
Can I watch a worship service?
Yes! If you would like to watch our worship services please click Here.
What should I wear to church?
Wear what is comfortable for you. Many people go casual. We have people wear jeans and others dress more professional. No matter your style, you will be met with a warm welcome.
Who are You?
Lycoming Centre is a loving, caring, and Bible believing church. We welcome all to join our church community and experience the love of Jesus as we worship and fulfill His mission for our lives. While our church has a rich history being founded in 1847, we continue to look forward to God’s work in and through our church as we seek to serve and make disciples in the greater Williamsport area. We are members of a new Presbyterian denomination: the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians (ECO). You can read more about it here: eco-pres.org
Is your church kid friendly?
At Lycoming Centre we have a special place in our hearts for the children God has made a part of our congregation and we celebrate all the joy and noises that accompany our children during services! Each Sunday, Pastor Jerry Fourroux has a special time for children to learn about the sermon’s message and then children ages 4 through 2nd grade are welcome to attend Children’s church or to stay with their parents. Activity bags are provided by the entrance if you wish to have your child(ren) stay and listen. For children 3 years old and under, a nursery is available downstairs with trained and certified staff.
Nursing moms are welcome to enjoy the sermon from the privacy of our special nursing room downstairs that includes rocking chairs, a changing table, and a screen for watching the sermon through live streaming. Child Care is provided by trained staff. All staff, including teen helpers, attend a child care and first aid training course. All adult child care staff are required to have background checks. We cherish our little ones and seek to provide the best care possible.
How can I get connected in Lycoming Centre?
The best way to get connected in our church is to join a small group. Here at Lycoming Centre, we believe small groups are key to building significant Christian relationships and growing closer to God. Our goal is that everyone connected with Lycoming Centre would be in a healthy small group. Therefore we provide a variety of small groups to connect with people and reach people where they are on their spiritual journey with Christ. There is a small group that is just right for you! Click the button below to check out our small groups.
Small GroupsWhat ministries do you have for Youth and Children?
Our church is full of young children and youth. Teaching, discipling, and investing in our students and children is a primary mission and concern of our church. We offer a fun, engaging and meaningful Children’s Church during Sunday morning Worship for children ages 4 through 2nd grade.
We also offer Kids Club for children ages 3 through 5th grade every Monday from 6:00-7:30pm in Hallelujah Hall. At Kids Club, children will experience a bible lesson, games, music, and a snack.
To learn about all the programs and ministries we offer for children, please click here: LCk!ds Ministry
For students 6th – 12th Grade we offer youth group called “R.O.C.K.” R.O.C.K. meets every Wednesday from 6-8pm in Hallelujah Hall. Youth will enjoy a tasty snack, experience fun activities and games, learn valuable lessons directly out of God’s Word, participate in meaningful discussion, implant God’s Word into their heart through a monthly memory verse and connect with Christ through prayer and worship.
Click for more information: R.O.C.K.
How does Lycoming Centre celebrate communion?
The communion table is open to all who proclaim Jesus Christ as their Savior from sin and who seek to follow him as the Lord of their life. If you are a disciple of Jesus Christ, you are welcome to share in the bread and cup of communion with us. Communion is celebrated every Sunday. Communion is also offered to shut ins.
Where are the church offices?
Offices are in Faith Centre, the white building located directly behind the Christian Education building. Pastor Jerry Fourroux’s office, Luke Justice, the Children and Youth Pastor’s office, the Administrative Assistant, and conference/meeting rooms are housed here. To meet with Pastor Jerry please call the office for an appointment.
The office phone number is 570-494-0474.