Pastor Rev. Dr. Martha Jordan, at the podium, led the newly mergered Presbyterian churches of Wyoming and West Pittston to form the Wyoming United Presbyterian Church, Wyoming, on Sunday, June 5. To the left are trumpeters Dan and Ben with the church choir in the background.
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Pastor Martha reads a biblical themed story to Raylee Purcell, left, and Anthony Viglione in the first pew.
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Rev. Rebecca Tanner, left, moderator of the Presbytery of Lackawanna and Elder David Oriel, vice-moderator of the Presbytery of Lackawanna, add their thoughts on the merger of the two churches.
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Former First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston pastor, Jim Thyren, now retired, returned to the church to participate in the merger service.
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The two merging churches poured sand into a vessel making creating one design. Emily Christ is shown pouring sand into the vessel that will be permanently on display at the church.
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WYOMING — The completion of the merger between the First United Presbyterian Church and the Wyoming Presbyterian Church became official on Sunday, June 5. Pastor Rev. Dr. Martha Jordan officiated.
— Tony Callaio
