Historic Churches of Lancaster City

COVID Safety Plan: Attendees are asked to wear a mask while on the tour. Lunch will be individually boxed and served outside to allow for social distancing.

Lancaster City is blessed with a rich religious history. Many churches are over 200 years old and display exquisite architecture, stained glass windows, and other design elements. Join our knowledgeable tour guides to explore Lancaster City’s historic churches on this bus tour.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
First Presbyterian Church
Lunch at St. James Episcopal Church courtyard (lunch options will be chosen during registration)
St. James Episcopal Church
First Reformed Church of Lancaster United Church of Christ

We’ll be able to see how different Christian traditions influenced building design and architecture. We will get to marvel at the intricate craftsmanship and creative designs including stained glass windows, marble altars, and cathedral ceilings. Dr. Robert Frick, our on-bus guide, will be joined by historians, pastors, or deacons from each church to teach us about their physical and spiritual history in the Lancaster community. We will walk away from each church with a better understanding of the history of the building and their respective congregation.

We will meet at the Parish Resource Center at 8:15am to load the bus and leave by 8:30am. Please wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather. We will be on our feet for much of the time touring churches. The bus will drop us off as near to each church’s entryway as possible.

Dr. Robert Frick is the PRC Board Chair. He has a Doctorate in Education Administration from Temple University, and has served Lampeter-Strasburg School District as Superintendent of Schools. Since retirement, he enjoys speaking and leading tours of historic downtown Lancaster.

8:30 am – Leave from PRC
2:15 pm – Return to PRC