Riverdale United Presbyterian Church - Moon Township, Pennsylania - Presbyterian Churches on Waymarking.com

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Excerpted from the church's history website
Riverdale United Presbyterian Church was created n 1879, following God’s lead, forty members of Sharon Presbyterian Church of Moon Township brought their letters to the Riverdale Church which had been duly authorized as a congregation at that same time. The new Riverdale Presbyterian congregation shared time with other local denominations at the community church building and grew through the years. Its own building was constructed in the town of Glenwillard, Crescent Township (now knowns as Crescent. for an approximate sum of $11,000 in 1902. Through the years, God provided many dedicated and able pastors as well as supply and student pastors to serve this congregation. Notably the Rev. Dr. Joseph L. Grimm served from 1914-1923 and 1926-1941 and Rev. Kerry A. Meier who had the longest pastorate for 42 years (1960-2002). In 1989, again under God’s guidance, the Riverdale congregation moved its meeting place to Brodhead Road in Moon Township and dedicated its new building in October of 1989 with the continuing goal of reaching more people with the Good News of the Gospel and deepening their relationship with Jesus Christ. During the ensuing years, the traditional worship style was changed to a contemporary style. In June of 2003 Rev. Allan R. Drake was called to Riverdale Church. In 2004 the congregation participated in its first mission trip to Maxwelton, W. VA . which began a series of missions to meet local and foreign needs. In April of 2004 the unfinished wing of the 1989 new building was completed in order to accommodate the growing need for more classrooms and meeting rooms. Having a heart to focus on the young, a full time Youth Director, B.J. Moore came on staff in June 2007 . In 2008, a position of Director of Discipleship was created in order to equip it’s people for the Lord’s service. This position was filled by Jason Clapper in 2009. Jason moved on from Riverdale in May 2010. His contribution to our ministry was appreciated. Recognizing a responsibility to its neighbors, Riverdale has embraced and served the community in which it lives for the purpose of demonstrating God’s goodness, love and caring. It has provided space and support for various organizations such as Boy Scout Troup 198, Narcotics Anonymous, Pumpkin Patch (pre-school), PTA, election polls, etc. It also hosts an “After School Program” and a “Community Day”.