FPCCS Welcomes You

HELLO!

Welcome to the First Presbyterian Church of Castle Shannon. We are glad you have stopped by. We invite you to wander through the pages of this site to find out more about who we are and what we believe. We are a confessing church within the Presbyterian Church (USA). As a loving Christian family, we worship and glorify the Lord our God and seek to bring people to Jesus Christ, our Savior, and to membership in His family. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we support members of His family in spriritual growth, equipping them for gifted ministry in the church and for their life mission in the world.

Please take the time to see the many ministries that God has called us to and learn more about us. We would welcome a visit from you any Sunday morning or at any event you might find on our calendar. May the joy of the Lord be poured out upon you through the mercy bought by the blood of His Son, Jesus, and may He richly bless you as you seek His face.

You may contact us at 412-561-0401 or by email at office@fpccs.com

If you would like to read our Mission Statement and our Confession of Faith please click here

Come Worship With Us

Our Sunday School and Worship hours

September through May:
Sunday School—9:30 to 10:30 AM
Worship Service—10:45 AM
June through August:
Worship Service—10:45 AM
No summer Sunday School

On The Calendar At FPCCS:

Start of our Summer Hours (see above)

August 2026 Sermon Series
The Reluctant Missionary

August 23—Jonah 4:1-11
Anger at God's Compassion

The Apostles' Creed series

August 30—Psalm 89:1-14
God the Father Almighty

September 6—Psalm 146 Communion
Maker of Heaven and Earth

September 13—John 1:1, 14
The Only Son

September 20—Luke 1:26-36
The God-Man

September 27—John 18:28-40
Suffered, Died and was Buried

October 4—1 Cor 15:12-28 Communion
The third day

October 11—Eph. 1:15-23
Seated with the Father

October 18—Guest Pastor
John Hamilton

October 25—Matt 25:31-46
Come to Judge

November 1—John 14:15-18, 25-26; 16:7-15 Communion
The Holy Ghost

November 8—Eph 4:11-16
The Church and the Saints

November 15—1 John 1:5-10
The Forgiveness of Sins

November 22—Phil. 3:20-21
Resurrection and Eternal Life

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:21

Fall 2026 Bible Study Outline
Jesus Eats with

September 9—Luke 5:27-32
Levi's House: Jesus eats with tax collectors and "sinners", shocking the religious elite. He uses this dinner to explain that He came to call the sick, not the righteous.

September 16—Luke 7:36-50
Simon the Pharisee's House: While reclining at a meal with a Pharisee, a woman washes Jesus' feet with her tears and anoints them. Jesus defends her actions and teaches on forgiveness.

September 23—Luke 9:10-17
A Desert Place near Bethsaida: Jesus feeds the multitude of 5000 men using only five loaves and two fish.

September 30—Luke 10:38-42
Martha and Mary's House: Jesus visits the home of two sisters. Martha busies herself with serving, while Mary sits at Jesus' feet, prompting Jesus to teach about what is truly important.

October 7—Luke 11:37-54
A Pharisee's Dinner Party: Jesus accepts a meal invitation at a Pharisee's house but uses the table setting to publicly denounce the hypocrisy and legalism of the Pharisees and experts in the law.

October 14—Luke 14:1-24
A Leading Pharisee's House on the Sabbath: Jesus dines with a prominent Pharisee and heals a man suffering from dropsy. At this meal, He teaches on humility, table etiquette, and tells the Parable of the Great Banquet.

October 21—Luke 19:1-10
Zacchaeus' House in Jericho: Jesus invites Himself to the home of Zacchaeus, a wealthy but deeply despised chief tax collector.

October 28—Luke 22:7-23
The Upper Room in Jerusalem: Jesus shares the Last Supper with His disciples, instituting the Lord's Supper before His crucifixion.

November 4—Luke 24:13-35
Emmaus: Following His resurrection, Jesus breaks bread with two disheartened disciples in the town of Emmaus, allowing them to recognize Him.

November 11—Luke 24:36-49
Jerusalem: The resurrected Jesus appears to the gathered disciples and eats a piece of broiled fish with them to prove He is physically present.

November 18—Psalm 118
Give Thanks

If you prefer to watch on YouTube click here.
August 16, 2026.

HELLO!

Come Worship With Us

Our Sunday School and Worship hours

September through May: Sunday School—9:30 to 10:30 AM Worship Service—10:45 AM June through August: Worship Service—10:45 AM No summer Sunday School

On The Calendar At FPCCS:

Start of our Summer Hours (see above)

August 2026 Sermon SeriesThe Reluctant Missionary

August 23—Jonah 4:1-11 Anger at God's Compassion

The Apostles' Creed series

August 30—Psalm 89:1-14 God the Father Almighty

September 6—Psalm 146 Communion Maker of Heaven and Earth

September 13—John 1:1, 14 The Only Son

September 20—Luke 1:26-36 The God-Man

September 27—John 18:28-40 Suffered, Died and was Buried

October 4—1 Cor 15:12-28 Communion The third day

October 11—Eph. 1:15-23 Seated with the Father

October 18—Guest Pastor John Hamilton

October 25—Matt 25:31-46 Come to Judge

November 1—John 14:15-18, 25-26; 16:7-15 Communion The Holy Ghost

November 8—Eph 4:11-16 The Church and the Saints

November 15—1 John 1:5-10 The Forgiveness of Sins

November 22—Phil. 3:20-21 Resurrection and Eternal Life

Fall 2026 Bible Study Outline Jesus Eats with

September 9—Luke 5:27-32 Levi's House: Jesus eats with tax collectors and "sinners", shocking the religious elite. He uses this dinner to explain that He came to call the sick, not the righteous.

September 16—Luke 7:36-50 Simon the Pharisee's House: While reclining at a meal with a Pharisee, a woman washes Jesus' feet with her tears and anoints them. Jesus defends her actions and teaches on forgiveness.

September 23—Luke 9:10-17 A Desert Place near Bethsaida: Jesus feeds the multitude of 5000 men using only five loaves and two fish.

September 30—Luke 10:38-42 Martha and Mary's House: Jesus visits the home of two sisters. Martha busies herself with serving, while Mary sits at Jesus' feet, prompting Jesus to teach about what is truly important.

October 7—Luke 11:37-54 A Pharisee's Dinner Party: Jesus accepts a meal invitation at a Pharisee's house but uses the table setting to publicly denounce the hypocrisy and legalism of the Pharisees and experts in the law.

October 14—Luke 14:1-24 A Leading Pharisee's House on the Sabbath: Jesus dines with a prominent Pharisee and heals a man suffering from dropsy. At this meal, He teaches on humility, table etiquette, and tells the Parable of the Great Banquet.

October 21—Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus' House in Jericho: Jesus invites Himself to the home of Zacchaeus, a wealthy but deeply despised chief tax collector.

October 28—Luke 22:7-23 The Upper Room in Jerusalem: Jesus shares the Last Supper with His disciples, instituting the Lord's Supper before His crucifixion.

November 4—Luke 24:13-35 Emmaus: Following His resurrection, Jesus breaks bread with two disheartened disciples in the town of Emmaus, allowing them to recognize Him.

November 11—Luke 24:36-49 Jerusalem: The resurrected Jesus appears to the gathered disciples and eats a piece of broiled fish with them to prove He is physically present.

November 18—Psalm 118 Give Thanks

If you prefer to watch on YouTube click here. August 16, 2026.

August 16, 2026.