|The Episcopal Church of St. Clement 165 Hanover Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-822-8043 email: stclementstpeter@verizon.net website: stclementstpeter.org & St. Peter Many years ago, a group of Christian people was moved by a vision of what could and should be for themselves, their families and their community. Because of that vision, this local church was established. In the combined history of what was originally two congregations, St. Peter's Church, Plymouth, and St. Clement's Church, Wilkes-Barre, many people both within and outside the congregation's membership have been richly blessed because of this church's efforts to be faithful. Washington Lee, a charter member, donated a lot located on Hanover Street for a church building. The cornerstone was laid on September 12, 1869. During the month of June 1871, the stone church, costing $10,000.00, was completed. Overcoming various hurdles with patience and perseverance, on July 11, 1871, free of debt, St. Clement's Church was consecrated and the first rector was called in February of the next year. The earliest ministrations of St. Peter's, Plymouth, were the occasional Sunday services begun in June 1822, with the formal organization of a congregation on May 8, 1856. St. Peter's was adopted as a Mission Station under St. Stephen's Church, Wilkes- Barre, in 1873 and became an Organized Mission in 1947. The Agnes flood of June 1972 was a major catastrophe affecting the majority of the population and properties throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Of the two churches, St. Peter's was particularly affected by this disaster and eventually closed and was demolished. The congregation, with prayers and thoughtful and agonizing decisions to be made, concluded that St. Peter's should join with St. Clement's and form the Episcopal Church of St. Clement and St. Peter. The Episcopal Church of St. Clement and St. Peter, under the leadership of our Rector, Charles Warwick and the vestry, our outreach ministries continue to give back to our community. Our most successful ministry is our culinary ministry. Under the direction of vestry member Chef John Hudak Jr., we partner with The Church on the Square to feed the homeless in our area. We also partner with The American Culinary Federation Professional Chefs of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. in an annual food drive that supports various food pantries in the area. Our services are every Sunday at 9am at 165 Hanover Street in Wilkes Barre. They are simulcast on YouTube and Facebook. Search for "St. Clement and St. Peter Episcopal Church" on either platform. We are proud to be part of this community for 150 years and plan to continue helping and worshiping for many years to come! FOL |The Episcopal Church of St. Clement 165 Hanover Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-822-8043 email: stclementstpeter@verizon.net website: stclementstpeter.org & St. Peter Many years ago, a group of Christian people was moved by a vision of what could and should be for themselves, their families and their community. Because of that vision, this local church was established. In the combined history of what was originally two congregations, St. Peter's Church, Plymouth, and St. Clement's Church, Wilkes-Barre, many people both within and outside the congregation's membership have been richly blessed because of this church's efforts to be faithful. Washington Lee, a charter member, donated a lot located on Hanover Street for a church building. The cornerstone was laid on September 12, 1869. During the month of June 1871, the stone church, costing $10,000.00, was completed. Overcoming various hurdles with patience and perseverance, on July 11, 1871, free of debt, St. Clement's Church was consecrated and the first rector was called in February of the next year. The earliest ministrations of St. Peter's, Plymouth, were the occasional Sunday services begun in June 1822, with the formal organization of a congregation on May 8, 1856. St. Peter's was adopted as a Mission Station under St. Stephen's Church, Wilkes- Barre, in 1873 and became an Organized Mission in 1947. The Agnes flood of June 1972 was a major catastrophe affecting the majority of the population and properties throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Of the two churches, St. Peter's was particularly affected by this disaster and eventually closed and was demolished. The congregation, with prayers and thoughtful and agonizing decisions to be made, concluded that St. Peter's should join with St. Clement's and form the Episcopal Church of St. Clement and St. Peter. The Episcopal Church of St. Clement and St. Peter, under the leadership of our Rector, Charles Warwick and the vestry, our outreach ministries continue to give back to our community. Our most successful ministry is our culinary ministry. Under the direction of vestry member Chef John Hudak Jr., we partner with The Church on the Square to feed the homeless in our area. We also partner with The American Culinary Federation Professional Chefs of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. in an annual food drive that supports various food pantries in the area. Our services are every Sunday at 9am at 165 Hanover Street in Wilkes Barre. They are simulcast on YouTube and Facebook. Search for "St. Clement and St. Peter Episcopal Church" on either platform. We are proud to be part of this community for 150 years and plan to continue helping and worshiping for many years to come! FOL