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Who we are
Friedens UCC, founded as Friedens Union Church in 1830, is an active faith community in the heart of the Oley Valley. Our ministry has continued on Main Street ever since our founding.
Whether through meaningful worship, engaging Bible study, fun youth group events, the annual bazaar, hoagie making, blessing of the animals, nurturing Sunday School classes or serving in the community, Friedens United Church of Christ loves being together as we live out our faith.
Proud German Reformed Heritage
We are proud of how Friedens started, but we are just as proud of how we have grown. Approximately 200 years of history is quite a lot to capture with just how busy and lively things are at 337 Main Street.
Whether through meaningful worship, engaging Bible study, fun youth group events, the annual bazaar, hoagie making, blessing of the animals, nurturing Sunday School classes or serving in the community, Friedens United Church of Christ loves being together as we live out our faith.
Proud German Reformed Heritage
We are proud of how Friedens started, but we are just as proud of how we have grown. Approximately 200 years of history is quite a lot to capture with just how busy and lively things are at 337 Main Street.
Friedens UCC Q&A
Question: What does the German word, friedens, mean?
Answer: PeaceQuestion: When was the church (and schoolhouse) built?
Answer: The cornerstone was laid on May 23, 1830. The original building was 35 feet wide and 45 feet long.Question: What is the former name of the village of Oley?
Answer: Friedensburg meaning 'a bulwark or fortress of peace'.Question: What language did the preachers use for sermons?
Answer: The Revs. John Guildin and Charles (Carl) Herman used both German and English. Church Address
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Rev. Corrine Dautrich
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Rev. Corrine Dautrich began her call with Friedens UCC in November 2022. She hails from the Oley Valley, and after graduating from high school, served in the US Air Force from 1983-1995.
She is a graduate of University of Maryland with a BS degree and a Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary. Pastor Corrine was ordained in 2003. She is a Board Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains.
She was ordained into chaplaincy, having served as a Staff Chaplain for Phoebe Ministries, and Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, both in Allentown. She served the former First UCC, Reading and the former New Jerusalem UCC, Fleetwood prior to these congregations ending their ministries.
She lives in Fleetwood with her life partner Cindy Steele and two dogs. Her hobbies include drinking a good cup of coffee, traveling, photography and camping.
She is a graduate of University of Maryland with a BS degree and a Master of Divinity degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary. Pastor Corrine was ordained in 2003. She is a Board Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains.
She was ordained into chaplaincy, having served as a Staff Chaplain for Phoebe Ministries, and Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, both in Allentown. She served the former First UCC, Reading and the former New Jerusalem UCC, Fleetwood prior to these congregations ending their ministries.
She lives in Fleetwood with her life partner Cindy Steele and two dogs. Her hobbies include drinking a good cup of coffee, traveling, photography and camping.
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Friedens UCC Service Times
Worship begins at 10:15 am in the church's sanctuary.
Please note that our worship service begins at 9:00 am in the summer months. Generally our summer schedule is in place from Father's Day through Labor Day.
Friedens UCC service times last updated on the 19th of January, 2025
Please note that our worship service begins at 9:00 am in the summer months. Generally our summer schedule is in place from Father's Day through Labor Day.
Friedens UCC service times last updated on the 19th of January, 2025
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Friedens UCC History
The Foundation of Friedens
Our Founding
Our church was founded in 1830 as Friedens Union Church. The first Reformed Communion that is recorded was celebrated on March 17th, 1831.
For approximately 200 years, congregations have worshiped in the current church building and we are proud to continue on that legacy. now and for many more years into the future.
Becoming a UCC Congregation
At one point in our history, the congregation at Friedens church was a united group of Lutheran and Reformed worshipers, which was known as a "Union Church". The denominations alternated Sundays, until the decision was made to split the congregations as two independent churches. The Reformed congregation later transitioned to become our current UCC congregation. Friedens Lutheran is still worshiping today, just down the road on Rt. 73 in Oley.
History of Ministers at Friedens
Rev. Carl G. Herman 1831 to 1839 Rev. Augustus Herman 1839 to 1840 Rev. Issac Miese 1840 to 1848 Rev. N.S. Straussberger, D.D. 1848 to 1861 Rev. Issac Miese 1861 to 1862 Rev. P.P.A. Hoffman 1862 to 1879 Rev. Daniel E. Schoedler, D.D. 1879 to 1884 Rev. Issac S. Stahr 1884 to 1928 Rev. Earl G. Wolford 1928 to 1968 Rev. Norman W. Shollenberger 1968 to 1979 (Pastor Emeritus) Rev. Carl P. Mitchel Jr. 1980 to 1983 Rev. Stephen Carnahan 1984 to 1991 Rev. G. Richard Ott 1991 to 1993 (Interim) Rev. James L. Dunn 1993 to 2003 Rev. Philip K. Nace March 2003 to December 2003 (Interim) Rev. David C. Newhart January 2004 to October 2004 (Interim) Rev. Dr. Jon A. Fogle 2004 to December 2009 Rev. Dr. Gary A. Halstead 2010 to October 2011 (Interim) Rev. Elizabeth Byerly-Garrigan October 2011 to May 2014 Rev. David C. Newhart May 2014 to June 2015 (Interim) Rev. Anne Hoffmann June 2015 to December 2015 (Interim) Rev. Thomas Adil March 2016 to August 2016 (Interim) Rev. Dr. Tyson L. Frey August 2016 to June 2022 Rev. Corrine Dautrich July 2022 to Present
Our Founding
Our church was founded in 1830 as Friedens Union Church. The first Reformed Communion that is recorded was celebrated on March 17th, 1831.
For approximately 200 years, congregations have worshiped in the current church building and we are proud to continue on that legacy. now and for many more years into the future.
At one point in our history, the congregation at Friedens church was a united group of Lutheran and Reformed worshipers, which was known as a "Union Church". The denominations alternated Sundays, until the decision was made to split the congregations as two independent churches. The Reformed congregation later transitioned to become our current UCC congregation. Friedens Lutheran is still worshiping today, just down the road on Rt. 73 in Oley.
History of Ministers at Friedens
Rev. Carl G. Herman 1831 to 1839 Rev. Augustus Herman 1839 to 1840 Rev. Issac Miese 1840 to 1848 Rev. N.S. Straussberger, D.D. 1848 to 1861 Rev. Issac Miese 1861 to 1862 Rev. P.P.A. Hoffman 1862 to 1879 Rev. Daniel E. Schoedler, D.D. 1879 to 1884 Rev. Issac S. Stahr 1884 to 1928 Rev. Earl G. Wolford 1928 to 1968 Rev. Norman W. Shollenberger 1968 to 1979 (Pastor Emeritus) Rev. Carl P. Mitchel Jr. 1980 to 1983 Rev. Stephen Carnahan 1984 to 1991 Rev. G. Richard Ott 1991 to 1993 (Interim) Rev. James L. Dunn 1993 to 2003 Rev. Philip K. Nace March 2003 to December 2003 (Interim) Rev. David C. Newhart January 2004 to October 2004 (Interim) Rev. Dr. Jon A. Fogle 2004 to December 2009 Rev. Dr. Gary A. Halstead 2010 to October 2011 (Interim) Rev. Elizabeth Byerly-Garrigan October 2011 to May 2014 Rev. David C. Newhart May 2014 to June 2015 (Interim) Rev. Anne Hoffmann June 2015 to December 2015 (Interim) Rev. Thomas Adil March 2016 to August 2016 (Interim) Rev. Dr. Tyson L. Frey August 2016 to June 2022 Rev. Corrine Dautrich July 2022 to Present
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The way, the truth, and the life
Lord Jesus, thou who art the way, the truth, and the life; hear us as we pray for the truth that shall make all free. Teach us that liberty is not only to be loved but also to be lived. Liberty is too precious a thing to be buried in books. It costs too much to be hoarded. Help us see that our liberty is not the right to do as we please, but the opportunity to please to do what is right.
Friedens UCC listing was last updated on the 19th of January, 2025
