our mission
Learn, Love, and Live the Good News of Jesus!

our affiliation
We are part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that has approximately 2.4 million members, 11,100 congregations and 14,000 ordained and active ministers. We are part of the Lehigh Presbytery. Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation. Our heritage, and much of what we believe, began with the French lawyer, John Calvin (1509-1564), whose writings crystallized much of the Reformed thinking that came before him.

our beliefs
Some of the principles articulated by John Calvin remain at the core of Presbyterian beliefs. We believe that God is the supreme authority throughout the universe. Our knowledge of God and God's purpose for humanity comes from the Bible, particularly what is revealed in the New Testament through the life of Jesus Christ. Our salvation (justification) through Jesus is God's generous gift to us and not the result of our accomplishments. It is everyone's job - ministers and lay people alike - to share this Good News with the world. That is also why the Presbyterian church is governed at all levels by a combination of clergy and laity, men and women alike. Learn more about our Presbyterian beliefs.

our pastor
Rev. David J. Duquette (Pastor Dave) has been our pastor since the beginning of 2004. He was ordained in 1994. He received his Masters of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is also a certified bereavement facilitator.

The best part of attending IUP was meeting his wife, Janice, who has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education. They have 3 boys, Derek, Isaac, and Nathan and a dog, Beanie.

Dave's main hobby right now is getting the boys to whatever activity they are in. In addition, he enjoys bicycling, fishing, golf, jogging, surfing the web, and traveling.