Old Immanuel Celebration

Old Immanuel Lutheran Church, the “mother” church of Lutheranism in Lycoming County, will be holding its annual Memorial Service on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 2:30 pm.  The Rev. Carol Johnson, of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Williamsport, will be leading the service. The DAR will be present to formally dedicate plaques marking the final resting place of some of the patriots buried in the cemetery. After the service is concluded, light refreshments will be served on the church lawn.

This historic church, founded in 1791, is located at 2366 Lime Bluff Road, outside of Muncy.  The current structure was dedicated in 1869 and has neither running water or electricity. Old Immanuel closed its doors for regular services in 1920, after giving rise to 19 other Lutheran congregations. Churches that have sprung up from Old Immanuel that continue with the Lutheran tradition include Trinity and Mount Zion, Hughesville; St. Andrew, Muncy; St. James, Muncy; Messiah, Clarkstown; St. John’s, Gordner’s Grove; St. John’s (Brick), Montgomery; and Bethany, Montoursville.