Salt Church

Lutheran services were held in Corry as early as 1867. Services were held in the school house or in member's homes. Services were conducted in the German language until 1902. The first church was erected in 1876-1877. It was described as a skeleton brick structure 20 by 40 feet. The total cost was $2, 140 with most of the materials and cost provided by Henry Keppel. With the influx of new members coming from Jamestown, NY to work at the Corry- Jamestown Corporation, founded by D. A. Hillstrom, the first church proved to be too small, and in 1922, our present church was erected. The cost including the organ was $35, 000. In 1954 the present parsonage was completed, and the first pastor to occupy the house was Elmer Ortner and his family. The Parish house was completed in 1960-1961 at a cost of $125, 000. The first pastor of St. Paul's was Carl Jaeckel. The first pastor after becoming an English speaking church was R.E. McDaniel Ph.D. Pastors following included William Hall, E.L. Wagner, Clinton Hildebrand, Harry S. Bowman, Elmer A. Ortner, George Vetter, Patrick Maier, Robert Braband and Ralph Jones. In June of 2002, Pastor Brian K. Eiss, gave his first sermon after accepting a call on April 10, 2002. Pastor Eiss initiated a contemporary service on March 14, 2003. As a community of faith, St. Paul's is continually searching for ways to serve God and our community as we look toward a spirit led future together.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Corry, PA is a welcoming and inclusive Christ-centered family church that embraces individuals from all walks of life. With a focus on worship, fellowship, and community, Emmanuel provides a haven for emotional and spiritual healing, offering a space of refuge and safety, forgiveness and reconciliation. Through their mission of worshipping God, sharing the Word, loving their neighbor, and caring for creation, Emmanuel strives to proclaim the love of Christ to their local community and the world. At Emmanuel, they believe in the ongoing formation of individuals into the likeness of Jesus Christ. Recognizing that God is at work in the world, they seek to create an environment where the Holy Spirit can freely move and inspire. Through Bible and book studies, as well as engaging discussions, Emmanuel encourages adults to deepen their understanding of the faith and grow in their relationship with God. With a commitment to supporting one another through life's challenges, Emmanuel Episcopal Church is a place where imperfect sinners come together to seek guidance, welcome love, and find hope and joy in praying and playing as a family.Generated from the website

The Salvation Army is a global movement founded in Victorian London, dedicated to serving communities in 134 countries. With a mission to spread love and support, it addresses various social issues while empowering individuals and families through initiatives in health, education, disaster response, and women's ministries. Generated from the website