Schwenkfelder Churches
Schwenkfelder Churches still flourish in southeastern Pennsylvania. Though the membership has changed from predominantly Schwenkfelder descendants to a multi-cultural church community, the values of the Schwenkfelders, rooted in religious freedom, tolerance, charity, and education, are undercurrents in all church activities.
Interested in visiting a Schwenkfelder church? Check out their web sites, or call individual churches or the Heritage Center for more information.
Central Schwenkfelder Church
Valley Forge Road
Worcester PA 19490
610-584-4480
www.centralschwenkfelder.com
Palm Schwenkfelder Church
Box 66
Rte. 29
Palm PA 18070
215-679-5321
www.palmschwenkfelderchurch.com
Olivet Schwenkfelder
United Church of Christ
619 Township Line Road
Norristown PA 19403
610-539-7444
www.osuccpa.org
Schwenkfelder Missionary Church
2010 Reed Street
Philadelphia PA 19146
215-334-2016
First Worship Center
2509 N. 30th Street
Philadelphia PA 19132
215-229-3608
Schwenkfelder Affiliated Organizations
Schwenckfeld Manor–a retirement community in Lansdale serving low-income residents since the 1970s. See Welcome to Schwenckfeld Manor
The Perkiomen School–a college coeducational preparatory boarding and day school founded in 1875. Perkiomen School serves grades 5 through 12. Schwenkfelder descendents and church members have historically been a part of Perkiomen School's leadership and founding. www.perkiomen.org
The Schwenkfelder Gemeindehaus in Berthelsdorf–In the 18th century, Schwenkfelders that remained in Europe lived around the Harpersdorf/Silesia area. In 1726 Schwenkfelders sought refuge on the estate of count Nicholaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf at Berthelsdorf. The only surviving church building of the 18th century Schwenkfelders is the Schwenkfelder Meeting House in Berthelsdorf. To read more about the Gemeindehaus history and the effort behind its' preservation see The Schwenkfelder Gemeindehaus in Berthelsdorf