OUR MISSION:
"Celebrating, sharing and connecting God’s love with our community."
OUR HISTORY
In 1894, we started as a Mission School to serve the eastern part of Erie. The growth drove the creation of Eastminster Presbyterian Church on May 23, 1907. We dedicated a new sanctuary on Lighthouse Street on February 10, 1918 and called it "The Lighthouse Church." Following World War II, the church membership grew to such an extent that we built a new church building in early 1960 and in 1965 erected a Christian Education wing. That is where we continue to worship, learn, and spend fellowship time together now.
OUR VISION
To be a vibrant, welcoming church that demonstrates caring and the love of Christ in our communities.
- Matthew 10:40 says, "Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me."
- John 21:16 says. "Again Jesus said, 'Simon son of John, do you love me?' He answered, 'Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.' Jesus said, 'Take care of my sheep.'"
- Ephesians 4:2 says, "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
- John 3:34 says "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."
OUR VALUES
Faithful
By the grace of God, growing our Christian faith based on prayer and biblical truth.
Accepting
Welcoming all with compassion, believing deeply in their goodness.
Relational
Fostering gracious, warm-hearted relationships within our community.
Engaged
From worship to fellowship, from service to mission, acting in generosity.
Diligent
Collaborating with steadfast teamwork to bring God’s love to the world.
OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH
As Christians:
- We believe and trust in God the Father whose infinite love created the world good and makes everyone equal in His image to live in community together.
- We believe and trust in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, the Word made flesh, our Lord and Redeemer, who came into the world to proclaim God’s good news of redemption, to break the chains of sin, and to deliver us from death to life eternal.
- We believe and trust in God’s spirit, the Holy Spirit, who lives within us, guiding and inspiring us in faith in God and Christ, in witness to others, and love for all persons.
- We believe and trust in the Church, founded and still headed by Jesus Christ, the communion of saints from every time and place, the forgiveness of sins, the second coming of Christ, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting in the presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
As Presbyterians,
We also believe in …
- The sovereignty of God, the authority of Scripture, salvation by grace through faith, and the priesthood of all believers.
- The Sacraments of Baptism, for those of any age, and of the Lord’s Supper, for all who come in faith to the Remembrance Table.
- The Presbyterian Constitution, including creeds and confessions from the Book of Confessions, and polity from the Book of Order, including its form of government, directory for worship, and rules of discipline.
As the congregation of Eastminster:
We believe in …
- Glorifying God through meaningful worship - scripture, prayer, sermon, and music.
- Strengthening and growing the mind, body, and soul of those seeking to align their life with Christ.
- Providing moral and spiritual instruction that allows Christ to be formed in all people.
- Demonstrating the love, compassion, and hospitality of Christ through ministry and service.
- Connecting with each other in fellowship and creating a community that inspires, informs, and encourages one another.
With all believers, we are joyful that nothing in life nor in death can separate us from the love of God, in Christ Jesus our Lord. We welcome you to ‘Come and Follow’ Jesus with us!