First Reformed Church of Lancaster
40 E Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17602

Summer Worship on Sunday @ 9:30 AM



We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, widowed, gay, filthy rich, comfortable, or dirt poor.

We extend a special welcome to wailing babies and excited toddlers.
We welcome you whether you can sing like Pavarotti or just growl quietly to yourself. You’re welcome here if your “just browsing,” just woken up, or just got out of prison. We don’t care if you’re more Christian than the Archbishop of Canterbury, or haven’t been to church since Christmas ten years ago.
We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but haven’t grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome keep-fit moms, football dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, junk-food eaters. We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you are having problems, are down in the dumps, or don’t like organized religion. (We’re not too keen on it either.)
We offer a welcome to those who think the earth is flat, work too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or are here because granny is visiting and wanted to come to church. We welcome those who are inked, pierced, both or neither.
We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down their throats as kids, or got lost downtown and ended up here by mistake. We welcome pilgrims, tourists, seekers, doubters, and YOU!


A Church for the City



Helping overcome hunger and addiction


Each year we serve over 16,000 free meals here on our downtown campus. Partnering with other “Meals for the City” churches, we ensure that men, women, and children can enjoy 3 free meals a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We reach out to those overcoming addictions by hosting six 12-step programs each week, including AA, NA, and SA.



Open and Affirming



ALL are welcome


We are intentionally and un-apologetically inclusive of ALL people and declare ourselves Open and Affirming (ONA), the phrase The United Church of Christ uses to communicate our intentional and unconditional inclusion of people of different sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. No matter who you are, no matter where you are on life’s journey, no matter who you are with, no matter how you identify, you are welcome here at First Reformed, United Church of Christ.



Warmly Welcoming



An extravagant welcome awaits you!


When you join us for worship, you’ll be warmly greeted at the doors of the sanctuary by one of our members. In the pew, you’ll find a welcome packet that gives you more information about First Reformed. Children are welcome to sit with their parent or guardian until they are dismissed for children’s church. Following worship, all are invited to enjoy light refreshments, fellowship, and an opportunity to get to know each other.



Joyful Worship



Celebrating the "Still speaking God"


Our worship service begins with an organ prelude...a time to silently reflect, to pray, and to anticipate the next hour. The service includes singing hymns, reading scriptures, an inspiring sermon by our pastor, confessing our faith, prayers, an anthem by our choir, and an organ postlude. After the service, you're invited to join us for refreshments and conversations in fellowship hall.



The folks you'll meet at First Reformed Church. . .



. . . come from various
faith traditions
or none at all. . .



. . . are people of
different ages
and lifestyles. . .



. . . come in all shapes
and sizes. . .



. . . are singles, couples, significant others,
and those who've lost a spouse or partner. . .



. . . love and care
for each other. . .



. . . are open
and affirming. . .



. . . are free to wrestle theologically. . .



. . . are intentionally
and unapologetically inclusive. . .



. . . are all over
the map politically. . .



. . . are extravagantly hospitable. . .



. . . value creativity
and the arts. . .



First Reformed Church of Lancaster
United Church of Christ





40 E Orange Street
Lancaster, PA 17602

Phone: (717) 397-5149

Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday
9 am to 2 pm


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Parking is Available at the following locations:



  • Grant St. Lot behind the church (21 spaces Free on Sunday)
  • Christian St. Lot next to Characters (15 spaces Sunday only, Free)
  • Street Parking on Orange, Queen, Duke, and King (Free on Sunday)
  • Duke Street Parking Garage
  • E. King Street Parking Garage
  • Prince Street Parking Garage


breaking news





  • Church office is open from 9 to Noon only from Feb.4 to Feb. 7. Closed on Friday, Feb. 8. Thank you volunteers who are covering for Elaine while she is on vacation!
  • We still need help to staff the Winter Women's shelter March 1 - 5 for check-in or overnight shifts, in order to provide a warm and safe place for these women and children to sleep. Contact Tara Schram or the church office to volunteer.
  • A big "thank you" to Jim Chryst for organizing the great fundraiser lunch at Isaac's on Sunday. Thanks, Jim!