The two-room Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Church, 1188 Valley Road, Quarryville, is the oldest Covenanter Presbyterian Church in North America.
52nd Annual Worship Service
The Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation held its 52nd annual
celebration and worship service at the Covenanter Church on Sunday,
October 20. As is our tradition, the Kirkin' O' Th' Tartans Ceremony
was performed honoring "Scots away from Scotland." Richard Keene, an
Elder from Middle Octorara, portrayed his father Roy Keene - living
history from 1925. State Representative, Ryan Aument was the featured
speaker. A Solanco graduate, Rep. Aument's topic was "An Opportunity
Society." He spoke highly of the Solanco School System and of his "old"
teacher John Girvin, our Vice-president. The Solanco Chorale performed
three songs including the National Anthem. President Barry Girvin
spoke of the Foundation's priorities starting with continued work on the
Church walls, shelving for the schoolroom (museum), and work on areas
above the Church ceiling. He encouraged membership, and financial
support. Individual memberships are $15 and family memberships are
$20. The mailing address is:
Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation
50 Newport Pike
PO Box 244
Gap, PA 17527
For a tour of the Church and schoolroom please contact Barry Girvin at 717-393-8560 or email jbgseg60@comcast.net
