The first steps in a new faith community in Harrisburg have been taken. Two United Methodist churches in Harrisburg voted on Sunday, March 17, to merge into a new faith community named The Journey. Those churches are Riverside and 29th Street. We are excited to see how God will move through this combined congregation to reach new people in Harrisburg.
The Journey’s mission is to create life-giving communities across our city. The vision is to connect new people with Jesus while investing in and loving our neighbors.
Pastor Kris Sledge and Pastor Deb Port have been appointed as the pastors to The Journey. “United Methodist churches in Harrisburg voted on their future. I have had the privilege to connect with many of these faithful members over the past few weeks hearing their concerns and dreams for the future. These people are truly amazing! I am grateful for God and these members who took a leap of faith and voted to be a part of this vital merger. In the near future, we will begin worshiping and serving God together, and I am excited to be one of their pastors and share in this faith journey together. I believe that this is not an ending in Harrisburg, but another beginning,” says Pastor Sledge.
The two churches worshiped at their existing locations through Easter. The newly combined congregation began worshiping together on April 28, 2019, at The Journey Church, 750 South 29th Street in Harrisburg, with over 125 people in attendance.
