Churches in Washington Boro

Active churches in Washington Boro

387 Penn St., Washington Boro
centralmanorchurch.org
72 sermons · 9 days ago

Types of churches in Washington Boro

Mennonite & Anabaptist Congregations

In and around Washington Boro, long-standing Mennonite and other Anabaptist congregations reflect Lancaster County’s agrarian roots. Services are simple and community-centered, drawing farm families along Route 999 and River Road, with an emphasis on mutual aid, modest living, and rhythms tied to the tomato and corn harvests.

Mainline Protestant Churches

Methodist, Lutheran, and Presbyterian congregations anchor neighborhood life near the village center and the Susquehanna river corridor. Expect traditional liturgy, choral music, and multi-generational participation from residents who work in Lancaster or Columbia but value a steady, small-town church home.

Family-Friendly Churches in Washington Boro

Many local congregations prioritize kids and teens with nursery care, midweek clubs, and youth nights that sync with school schedules in Manor Township. Families from riverfront streets and newer subdivisions off Penn Street appreciate easy parking, seasonal festivals, and picnics at nearby Safe Harbor Park.

Modern Washington Boro Churches

Contemporary worship with a live band, casual dress, and practical teaching appeals to commuters and Millersville students who travel the Route 999 corridor. These churches often host small groups, recovery ministries, and service projects like trail cleanups on Turkey Hill or outreach events in nearby Columbia.

Sermon clips from Washington Boro churches

50s
#VictoryInChrist
“you can do it because of the work of Jesus Christ. You can do it because the word of God directs us. And so, yes, what a wretched place we find ourselves in, wanting so much to do the right thing, but knowing that in this process of sanctification, we're still dealing with our flesh. Every single one of us, our thoughts, our attitudes, our actions, our places we go, habits, habits of the mind, habits of the heart, habits of the body. And yet, through Jesus Christ, we can have the victory. And so I say thank you, God, for delivering me.”
38s
#ChooseRighteousness
“You can't make yourself any better, and so we depend on God to change us. But there is this caveat, and that is while God is changing us, yes, he's the one who does it. We also need to take action steps towards Christ likeness. We need to choose to to to take a step towards righteousness, and we can do that with every choice we make, Every opportunity that we have in life is an opportunity to be more Christlike, and so to make a decision for him.”
32s
#GraceOverSin
“But don't continue in sin that grace may abound. What a wonderful testimony. Some child that has been raised in innocence and purity and in the truth of the word of God. That in itself is a wonderful testimony, but don't desire to live in sin just so that you have something to say on testimony night. We shouldn't continue to sin that grace may abound. God forbid. Why? Because we're dead to sin.”
44s
#DontPresumeGrace
“The question is this, should we feel free to commit sin since we're not under the law? So should we be free? Should we just like, hey. You know, hey. No big deal. I'll I'll commit this sin. Tomorrow, I'll get right with God or later today. Not a big deal. And Paul's asking us not to casually consider the grace of God. Here's a statement you want... Might wanna write down. Don't presume upon the grace of God. God's grace has not been provided so that you can sin. God's grace has been provided so that we can grow in righteousness, so that we can be saved.”
40s
#GraceNotPermission
“And before you know it, your life is just filled with stuff, some of it's sinful. Some of you could say is not really sin, but, you know, there there's sense of attitude. There's action, sense in the body, sins of lust, sins of greed, sins of covetousness. What is it? You know? And I'm not trying to to get you to make a list of sins in your life. If God does some convicting work, that's between him and you. But what I am saying is grace is not your opportunity to sin.”
42s
#EmpoweredSanctification
“But, Lord, I do know that we're people that are surrounded daily, hourly, sometimes by the minute, by ungodly influences, by ungodly people, by ungodly desires within ourselves, whether it's lust, anger, hatred, bitterness, unforgiveness, whatever it might be. God, every time those things come up, we know we have one more opportunity to take a step towards righteousness, and we can only do that because of your empowering work, because of your sanctification, that you're changing us, and I praise you for that.”
57s
#GraceAndGrowth
“But when you have an opportunity this week, use these opportunities for a decision to, to make a decision for the sake of righteousness. Let me say it this way. God's grace is my opportunity to grow in righteousness. Don't don't think of it as God's grace is my opportunity to sin because I know I'm covered. Why would you say that? You're dead to sin, and you're alive to Christ. No. God's grace is your opportunity to choose a righteous living. One decision at a time. Keeping in mind, God is the one who changes you. He changes your heart. He changes your direction. He's the one that's changed your destination. He sanctifies But you still need to take action steps. And what will they be this week?”
64s
#GraceNotSin
“And it's almost the idea that you have a best... Better testimony because you sinned more. isn't that kinda what Paul's saying? Not diminishing from the grace of God. He covers all of that. He's forgiven you of all of that. But God's grace is not an opportunity to try to send more. What if you are that clean child? And when it's time for you to give your testimony, all your testimony is is, well, I I can... Felt convicted, and I asked my mom. She helped me, and I prayed, and God saved me. It sounds like a boring testimony, doesn't it? But let me say this, what a fabulous gift you have that that you've had the grace of God applied to your life, that you are a child of God, and that you didn't have to experience the sins of the world to experience the grace of God. God's grace is relevant for you too.”
25s
#BreakFreeFromSin
“Little by little, inch by inch, it's not that big a deal. And before you know it, it has enslaved you. That's why I encourage people. Stay away from practices that have the ability to enslave you, to capture you, to dominate you. But don't let sin reign in your body that way. Otherwise, you're gonna obey it in its passions.”
45s
#JesusIsTheWay
“But the idea that all paths lead to God doesn't really make sense, does it? I mean, you hope that your surgeon doesn't operate out of the assumption that there's all kinds of ways to do this, right? Next month, I'll fly to Turkey. And I hope the pilot doesn't think that there's all kinds of ways to fly to Turkey. I think I'll fly this way and I'll, you know, use these these buttons this time. There's a proper way to do these things. And in the same way, there's one way to be right with God, and it's to believe in Jesus.”

Why Washington Boro churches are unique

Set along the Susquehanna River, churches in Washington Boro often lean into the landscape with seasonal gatherings and a neighborly pace, including riverfront outdoor services. Many congregations emphasize caring for the river corridor as part of creation-focused discipleship, prioritizing creation care and river stewardship and hosting family friendly community events.
Rooted in Lancaster County’s agricultural heritage and Washington Boro’s produce farms and roadside stands, local congregations value hands-on service and practical care. During planting and harvest seasons, ministries often support farm families and connect neighbors through shared meals and pantry outreach, with service projects for farm communities, weekday community food pantries, and Anabaptist influenced simple worship.
Close to Millersville and Lancaster City, Washington Boro churches blend small-town tradition with fresh expressions that welcome students, commuters, and multi-generational households. You might encounter classic preaching alongside contemporary worship and robust family discipleship, including expository Bible teaching, modern worship with contemporary band, and strong kids programs for young families.

Recent sermons from Washington Boro churches

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