The Work of Hope

Disputing with God

How do you respond when you see gospel causes being met with resistance? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown as Pastor Stephanie Anthony [https://blog.fpcallentown.org/author/stephanie/] as she kicks off our summer sermon series "Disputing with God" Today's scripture readings is Exodus 32:1-20, 30-35 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2032%3A1-20%2C%2030-35&version=NRSVUE] (Read by Bob Martin). This sermon was preached on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at our 11:00am Worship service. Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship [https://fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship] for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org [https://blog.fpcallentown.org/]

Blastoff! God's Big Universe!

Who will you share this message with this week: beginning with wonder, knowing we are known, belonging to each other, caring for those in need, and remembering love is what holds all of this together? Blastoff into God’s Big Universe! Join Pastor Taylor Hall [https://blog.fpcallentown.org/author/taylor/] and our youth as they recap the highlights of this year’s Vacation Bible School. Through five special scripture readings, hear firsthand what our kids learned and how they are growing in their faith. Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship [https://fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship] for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org [https://blog.fpcallentown.org/]

Whose Good News?

How do you respond when you see gospel causes being met with resistance? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown as Pastor Stephanie Anthony [https://blog.fpcallentown.org/author/stephanie/] preaches a sermon entitled "Whose Good News?". The video referenced during the sermon is from The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church - USA and is available to watch here [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EhxK91RUu/]. Today's scripture readings are Psalm 69:7-10, 16-18 & Matthew 10:26-39 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2069%3A7-10%2C%2016-18%3B%20Matthew%2010%3A26-39&version=NRSVUE] (Read by Bruce Gunn) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship [https://fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship] for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org [https://blog.fpcallentown.org/]

What is Worthy?

What do you need to change or let go of to make yourself more open to welcoming the good news? Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown as Pastor Stephanie Anthony [https://blog.fpcallentown.org/author/stephanie/] preaches a sermon entitled "What is Worthy?". Today's scripture readings are Romans 5:1-8 & Matthew 9:35-10:13 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%205%3A1-8%3B%20Matthew%209%3A35-10%3A13&version=NRSVUE] (Read by Bob Martin) Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship [https://fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship] for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org [https://blog.fpcallentown.org/]

FPCA Youth Led Service - June 7, 2026

Join First Presbyterian Church of Allentown as we hear the Word as delivered by the FPCA Youth. This combines the scripture readings and sermons from both the 8.45 am and 11.00 am services from June 7, 2026. 8.45 am Service: * (00:19) - Prayer for Illumination - Kate Brion * (00:41) - Genesis 50: 15-21 - Julia Sciarrino * (02:09) - Aneri McGalla's Sermon * (10:32) - Philippians 4:6-13 - Grace Cooper * (12:09) - Lexie Simmons' Sermon 11.00 am Service: * (20:53) - Prayer for Illumination - Katherine Grum * (21:28) - Matthew 6: 25-34 - Sophia Treiber * (23:03) - Kate Gilchrist's Sermon * (29:46) - Ephesians 4: 17-25 - Rebecca Grum * (30:58) - Caroline Grum's Sermon Join us Sunday morning's in person or online, visit fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship [https://fpcallentown.org/sunday-worship] for more details. For a text transcript of the sermon, please check it on the FPCA Blog: blog.fpcallentown.org [https://blog.fpcallentown.org/]