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Luzerne County church celebrates 150 years

The Forty Fort United Methodist Church marked the milestone Sunday with a morning service and a celebration dinner.

FORTY FORT, Pa. — A church in Luzerne County celebrated a big milestone Sunday.

The Forty Fort United Methodist Church marked 150 years of ministry.

The Sunday morning service featured music from throughout the years. There was also a meet and greet with former ministers, along with a celebration dinner.

The pastor said it was great to see everyone come together to celebrate.

“We filled the service, it was great to see everybody come back, folks came from all over, families and friends celebrating the legacy but also the mission going forward,” said Richard Bradshaw, Forty Fort United Methodist Church pastor. “So, it's very exciting to see folks come together. It's how good and pleasant it is when the people of God come together in unity."

The church's celebration in Luzerne County also included opening a time capsule.

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