Church Officers
Pastor- Ryan Mandeville, M. Div
Elder - Lori Bevill, 2024
Elder - Stu Warner, 2024
Elder - John Tronrud, 2026
Deacon- Lisa Mandeville 2024
Deacon- Shirley Hunz, 2026
Deacon - Jan Tronrud 2026
About Skagway First Presbyterian Church
Who We Are
We are brothers and sisters who have put our lives under Jesus' leadership. We come together in his name and order our lives together under the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians (ECO). We have been drawn to Skagway for different reasons at different times, but have come together to serve Jesus at this time and this place, using our various gifts and talents. We invite you to share yours.
Copyright 2013. Skagway First Presbyterian Church. All rights reserved.
206-580-3843 or 907-973-2042
PO Box 513, Skagway, AK 99840
Regular Events
Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am
Fellowship ~12:15 pm
Thurs. Morning Women's Prayer 9:30 am
Special Events
Pumpkin Patch, October 19, 10 am - 1 pm
Christmas Eve, December 24, 5:30 pm
History
When the Klondike Gold Rush began in 1897, men with dreams of riches began to arrive in Skagway and with them a Canadian Presbyterian Minister, the Reverend R.N. Dickey. Dickey built the “Union Church” which, as the only church building in the fledgling community, housed seven different denominations holding services throughout the week.
Two years later, with the arrival of Reverend N.B. Harrison, the American Presbyterian Church took over the ministry in Skagway and a separate structure was erected as the First Presbyterian Church. That edifice, on 5th Ave., just east of the current Manse, housed our congregation until it burned in 1916. In 1917 the Presbyterians moved into this building, which the Methodists built in 1901.
Our building today looks much the same as back then: the opera seats, the ceiling, and the lights are all original equipment. Some things have evolved since then as well. We survived as a mission church for over 100 years; now through continuing faithful stewardship and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ, we support our own and other mission work. Our faithful members, numbering less than 60, strive to carry on the tradition begun by the Union Church through God’s blessings to respond to the call of our mission statement:
As children of God we embrace our call to share the Good News of the Gospel through worship, fellowship and open doors, providing a nurturing environment as we grow in Christ and minister to our greater community.”
That mission lives by having a place for God’s children, to worship, even if on vacation; by proclaiming the gospel through church services, mission, education, and bible study for all ages; by partnering with a vibrant summer young-adult ministry. We also provide space for senior programs and community events.
If you have felt blessed by God during your time here or would like to partner in mission with us, please let us know. Gifts may be placed in the collection or mailed direct to: PO Box 513, Skagway, AK 99840.
"Gathering, Growing, Going" in Skagway since 1898
Skagway First Presbyterian
Our Mission Statement
As Children of God we embrace our call to share the Good News of the Gospel through worship, fellowship, and open doors providing a nurturing environment as we grow in Christ and minister to our greater community.