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about us
On March 16, 1911, a three-year old Sunday school program realized their ultimate goal when the First Presbyterian Church of Bessemer was chartered by the Presbytery of Shenango. The hope was to provide an English-speaking congregation for a rapidly growing industrial town. Within its first several years, the church also grew quickly, beginning a profound history of sharing and living out the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the Bessemer community.
The Bessemer congregation experienced its share of highs and lows over its 110 year existence, even coming close to its demise in the mid-2000’s. However, through a period of great prayer and discernment, the congregation re-discovered its mission in the community and the world. Since then, Bessemer Church has realized its mission which extends beyond its walls of the building to engage both the surrounding community and mission partners across the globe. Bessemer Presbyterian Church is a small but vital congregation which is true to its original mission: to serve the Bessemer Community by proclaiming and living out the Good News of Jesus Christ. Indeed, BPC is a church of resurrection hope, and a testimony to the power of the Holy Spirit to breathe new life even into situations of death and despair. In all we do, we seek to offer that same resurrection hope and power of the Holy Spirit. We seek to give a glimpse of the Kingdom of God that Jesus ushered into this world, and to allow the Kingdom to break into the lives of individuals and the life of our community.
View the following links to learn more about our mission to the Bessemer-Mohawk Community, and how you can partner with us!
If you wish to receive our weekly bulletin or prayer requests via email, please contact us: office@bessemerpresbyterian.org
Church Activities Calendar
Including Events and Holidays, as well as Daily and Weekly Lectionary Readings from the Revised Common Lectionary.
Support our ministry (give online)
If you would like to further the ministry of Jesus Christ in the Bessemer community and the world, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our congregation through the links provided below. Thank you in advance for your support!
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jesus Christ? What does it mean to follow Him? Click the link to learn more.
How do I become a Member of BPC? Click the link to learn more.
How may I be baptized? How may I have my child baptized? Click the link to learn more.
What is communion? Can I receive communion? What about children? Click the link to learn more.
Can I be married at BPC? Click the link to learn more.
Can I Listen to Sermons Online? Yes. Our most recent sermons are on our YouTube Channel, or you can view previous sermons here (pre-March 2019).
How Can I Make a Financial Contribution to the Church? Click the link to visit our online giving platform.
Are You a Part of a Particular Denomination?
We are a member church of the Presbytery of Shenango and the Synod the Trinity within the Presbyterian Church (USA). You can learn more about each by clicking the provided links.
The Bessemer Presbyterian Preschool is a faith-based pre-school program for children ages 3-5 for the Bessemer-Mohawk community, which provides critical early-learning skills and connections with vital early-childhood educational resources.
For more information or to register your child, please visit our website here, or contact Mary Kay Leslie by phone 724-667-4130, by email bessemer.preschool@gmail.com or through Facebook.
our Location and how to contact us
LOCATION: Bessemer Presbyterian Church is located at 29 North Main Street in Bessemer, Pennsylvania. To access maps and directions, use the map below.
PARKING is located in the lot across the street, with handicap parking available along Roosevelt Avenue.
You will spot the main entrance under the portico that adjoins N. Main Street (please use caution as you cross the street). The church is handicap accessible by means of chair lifts to each floor. Greeters will meet you at the entrance to the sanctuary and will assist you in any way they can.
Bessemer Presbyterian Church
29 North Main St.
Bessemer, PA 16112
Phone: 724. 667. 7255
Fax: 724. 667. 4266
Email: office@bessemerpresbyterian.org
Preschool Phone: 724. 667. 4130 Preschool Email: bessemer.preschool@gmail.com