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This page reflects the variety of Freeland's populace and our churches in past and present. I'm still learning about the many churches and other religious institutions of Freeland, and so if you see information that seems incomplete or incorrect, please send e-mail to let me know. Some of the names might be slightly incorrect, due to differences in how churches were listed in various sources over time, and some my labels of denominations or ethnic groups may also be mistaken. I'll correct the entries as I get more information. Enjoy.
Photo at top left appears courtesy of John Zubach.
Note: Numerous updates and new pages are being made in this section in 2022.
Linked on this page in the lists below:
- Freeland churches still in existence
- Freeland churches no longer in existence
- Churches in nearby towns, most no longer in existence
- Churches listed on maps and in directories
- Churches listed alphabetically, by denomination, and by ethnic group
- Freeland area Bible schools, classes, retreats
- Ribbons/badges of religious organizations
- Freeland area cemeteries
- St. Ann School Guild cookbook
- Then and now street views - new photos of churches to match the views on old postcards, by Charlie Gallagher
STILL IN EXISTENCE
Bethel Baptist Church - Ridge & Walnut Sts.
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception - 820 Centre St. - off site page
Presbyterian Church of Freeland - 607 Front St.
St. John Reformed United Church of Christ - Washington & Chestnut Sts.
St. Luke Lutheran Church - Washington & Main Sts. -
St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church - N. Fern St.
St. Michael Orthodox Greek Catholic Church - Fern St. - (page in progress) - St. Michael's was founded in 1938. Shown here are the cornerstone, the front of the church, and a larger view of the church building that shows the lovely, airy domes.
NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE
Beth Sholom Congregation - Front and Birkbeck Sts. (closed, now the public library)
Calvary Full Gospel Church - 405 Ridge St. (closed, now the public library)
Christian Holiness Church - 911 Centre St. (closed, later a factory, building gone)
Park United Methodist Church - 608 Main St. (closed, building still there)
Pentecostal Mission - 704 Main St. (closed, building converted or replaced)
Polish Independent Church - 1036-1038 Birkbeck St., South Heberton (closed, building converted to homes)
St. Ann Roman Catholic Church - 820 Centre St. (closed, building still there, superseded by Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception combining parishes of St. Ann's, St. Anthony's, St. Casimir's, St. John Nepomucene)
St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church - Fern St. (closed, building gone, superseded by Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception combining parishes of St. Ann's, St. Anthony's, St. Casimir's, St. John Nepomucene)
St. Casimir Church - S. Ridge St. (closed, building gone, superseded by Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception combining parishes of St. Ann's, St. Anthony's, St. Casimir's, St. John Nepomucene)
St. James Episcopal Church - 439 S. Washington St. (closed, building converted to apartments)
St. John Nepomucene Roman Catholic Church - Vine St. (closed, building still there, superseded by Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception combining parishes of St. Ann's, St. Anthony's, St. Casimir's, St. John Nepomucene)
St. Mary Lithuanian R. C. Church - 608 Center St. (closed, temporary headquarters torn down)
Ss. Peter & Paul Eastern Greek Catholic Church - 921 Walnut St. (closed, building still there)
Sts. Peter and Paul Slovak Lutheran Church - Washington St. (closed, building still there)
St. Paul Primitive Methodist Church - Fern street, moved from Jeddo in 1892/1893 to land owned by St. Mary's (closed, building gone)
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church - 1036-1038 Birkbeck St., South Heberton (closed, building converted to duplex homes)
Zion Welsh Baptist Church- Fern St. (closed, later sold to St. Anthony's, building gone)
CHURCHES IN NEARBY TOWNS
Eckley churches
Upper Lehigh churches
Sandy Run / Sandy Valley churches
Jeddo churches
Drifton churches