51 Gough Ave.
Ivyland, PA 18974
215.672.2266
Worship 10am
Our pastor
Amy Louise Visco Na was ordained in 1991 by the Presbytery of Philadelphia to be a Mission Specialist for the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Naples, Italy. There she served a children's home, Casa Materna, as a chaplain and a small Methodist church as pastor. She returned to the USA in 1994. From 1995 to 1998, Amy served as an associate pastor for Trinity Presbyterian Church in Cherry Hill, NJ. In 1998, Amy and her family moved to New Castle, PA and she joined the Presbytery of Shenango. She served as the chaplain of Shenango Presbyterian SeniorCare in New Wilmington for 19 years and full time installed pastor of Shenango Presbyterian Church for 11 years. In 2018, Amy moved back to the Philadelphia Presbytery. Since then she has served Ivyland Presbyterian Church. Additionally, she is the chaplain for the Bucks County Department of Corrections. At home these days are her mother-in-law and her husband, Kang Na, who works as the pastoral manager at Ann’s Choice in Warminster, PA. Children, Christian, 29 lives and works in Pittsburgh, Laura, 27, a nurse in the US Air Force and Sofia, 26, is a member of the PTS class of 2026 are among her greatest blessings. .
Amy is in the office most days (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9-4pm). Call her on her cell anytime. She counts her work in the church a privilege.
Our music
director
Jaclyn Cohen was born and raised in Wynnewood, Pa. At age 4, she showed a real affinity for the piano and started learning to play with the wonderful Ms. Grace Lindeberg. Jackie moved on to study with Ms. Susan Starr of the Curtis Institute of Philadelphia and then Dr. Joseph Barone of the Bryn Mawr Conservatory. As a Lower Merion High student, she was the choir accompanist and theater accompanist as well. While attending Boston University as a piano performance major, she received her music bachelor’s degree with honors. She was the BU accompanist for the women’s chorus. For the past 25 years, Jackie is a sought after musician/ teacher. Today she is a church music director for Ivyland Presbyterian Church, an accompanist for Abington School District, an instructor for the Ambler Station Singers and a private lessons instructor to many people of all ages. Classically trained and accomplished in all styles of music, Jackie enjoys playing wonderful music and working with great people.
Ivyland Church officers include ruling elders and deacons. Our elders together with the pastor make decisions for the church. Our deacons minister to the needs of our members and our neighbors in need near and far.
Ruling elders (top) Doug Frame, Dave DeKorte, treasurer, Dolly Maginn, clerk, Bob Trucksess, Randy Solly.
(front) Sal DiPaolo, Ruth Kurtz, Melissa Closterman
Contact the treasurer: Dave DeKorte
ivylandtreasurer@gmail.com
Our Deacons are hard at work serving the needy of Ivyland and beyond. Seated L-R: Ellen Bergamasco, Suzette Trucksess, Lorraine Zlupko and Anne Hotham. Standing L-R: Mary Severn, Bob Ditsche, Jean Beaton and Bill McCoy.
Our missions
A Woman's Place
Boy Scouts Troop 200
Broad Street Ministry
Cancer Center (formerly Gilda's Place)
Christian Legal Clinic of Philadelphia
Christ's Home for Youth
Code Blue (donation only)
Italian Children's Mission
Habitat for Humanity
Liberty Ministries
Life Abundant
Meals on Wheels, Warminster chapter
PCUSA- Disaster Relief
St. Francis Inn
Synergy
Thanksgiving Dinners
Trenton Rescue Mission
Valley Youth House
Warminster Food Bank
Women's Animal Shelter
Our activities
For information about any of the IPC programs, please call the church office: 215.672.2266.
AA
Tuesdays, 6:30pm, Wednesdays, 7pm, and Thursdays, 6:30pm
Boy Scout Troop 200
Mondays, 6:30pm
Chancel Choir
Sundays before worship, afternoons, tbd
Dinner Club
First Friday from October to May, 6:30-8:30pm
Friday Night Fun for youth (K-8th grades)
Third Friday from September to May, 6-8pm
Ivyland Community Arts Club
Exploring the Arts, Tuesdays, 12-2; 2-4pm
Men's Breakfast
Third Saturday, 9am
Mission Work Days and Mission Trips
Good Friday, summer dates tbd
Prayer Ministry
year round
Secret Pals for Women
year round
Sunday's with Cyndi- advice from a medical professional
Third Sunday of the month
Women's Bible Study
Last Tuesday of the month, October - May
Vacation Bible School
For a week in the mornings in the summer, tbd