JOIN FPCA HOW TO


Stella Nemeth Was born and grew up in the Bronx, NY. She and her husband moved to Boston, where their daughter was born. Tey lived in five additional states over the course of 50 years. Tey have lived in the Lehigh Valley 12 years since moving here following retirement. Now widowed, Stella enjoys reading, writing, and art journaling. She has been coming to FPCA for about two years and decided she loves the Presbyterian way— slow but sure, and room for everyone no matter how diverse.


George and Susan Reed Have lived in Zionsville since 1996 and are former members of FPC Bethlehem. She is a hospital pharmacist, and he is retired. Susan enjoys time with friends and family, and George loves to play bass guitar and read. Tey were drawn to FPCA by its welcoming and faithful members, whose reflection of God’s love is evident and abundant.


Lindsay Newton Born and raised in Allentown, where she lives. She is an engineer with a passion for singing. Lindsay spent her life as part of the faith community of FPC Bethlehem but feels strongly about the church being part of the Presbyterian Church (USA). She chose to explore our church and has felt very welcomed. She looks forward to becoming a part of our community and is already a member of our Chancel Choir.


Rita and Lars Reese Rita has lived in Allentown her entire life. Lars is originally from the Philadelphia area but has lived in Allentown many years. Tey live in Allentown’s West End with their 1-year-old son, Norman; a German Shepherd; and two cats. Lars and Rita are avid Philadelphia Eagles fans and on weekends love to take long drives exploring our beautiful state. Tey look forward to building new relationships and raising their son in the Presbyterian faith.


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Joan and John Rowley Joan and John live in Allentown. Joan was a special education teacher in New Jersey and now volunteers at Lehigh Valley Hospital and the Allentown Art Museum. She enjoys singing in the choir and doing mission work along with gardening, reading, and playing bridge. Dr. John Rowley worked in Livingston, NJ, as a school principal and on the board of an international education organization. He also served on several local boards, including library, recreation, and business, as well as serving on the town council and as mayor. John and Joan were members of the Livingston Presbyterian Church for 36 years, where both served on Session for several years. Te Rowleys have three grown children and four grandchildren and hope to soon welcome a great-grandchild. Our congregation’s thoughtfulness has been greatly appreciated, especially during Joan’s recent hospitalization and rehabilitation.


If you’d like to join FPCA or simply find out more about our— and your—ministry, the process is simple and open to all.


Indicate you’re interested in exploring membership by completing a Connection Card at a worship service or contacting the church office. Cards are available in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. One-morning classes are scheduled for Saturdays, February 4 (snow date February 11) and May 6, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Classes and materials cover our church and denomination, allow you to get to know other participants, help you understand your gifts, and make connections to the life of our church.


There’s no obligation to join. Those who proceed with membership complete a form, submit a short biography, and attend a Session meeting to meet elders and have your membership approved.


Finally, you’re introduced to the congregation at a worship service on a particular date, and that week’s bulletin will include your bio so other members can welcome you.


For more information, contact the office at 610-395-3781 or office@fpcallentown.org.


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