Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Strives to Be:
Where everyone is welcome, and invited to go, grow, and celebrate God's grace as children of God; through worship, faith, education, and service.
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church can be found approximately 4 miles west of Somerset, Pennsylvania in the village of Lavansville on highway 31. We have beautiful views of surrounding farmland. Every summer we host our famous Strawberry Festival and Chicken BBQ with a drive-thru for take-out orders. We are always happy to welcome visitors and new members to be a part of our small and supportive community where we know and care for each other and are committed to being generous throughout our community and the world.
Location:
3093 Glades Pike
Somerset, PA 15501
Directions
From Somerset - travel west on Rte 31 (toward Donegal) approximately 4 miles. After passing crossroads (billboard for Hemminger Homes on left), Mt. Calvary is approximately ¼ mile further, located on the left side of the road.
From the Donegal exit of turnpike, travel east on Rte 31 (toward Somerset) approximately 17 miles (approximately 7 miles from Hidden Valley Ski Resort). Mt.Calvary is located on the right side of the road.
From Seven Springs Ski Resort, travel west on Copper Kettle Hwy. until reaching Trent Rd. At Trent Rd, turn left and go approximately 4 miles to Rte 31. Turn right onto Rte. 31; Mt.Calvary will be approximately 3 ½ miles down the road on the right.
3093 Glades Pike
Somerset, PA 15501
Directions
From Somerset - travel west on Rte 31 (toward Donegal) approximately 4 miles. After passing crossroads (billboard for Hemminger Homes on left), Mt. Calvary is approximately ¼ mile further, located on the left side of the road.
From the Donegal exit of turnpike, travel east on Rte 31 (toward Somerset) approximately 17 miles (approximately 7 miles from Hidden Valley Ski Resort). Mt.Calvary is located on the right side of the road.
From Seven Springs Ski Resort, travel west on Copper Kettle Hwy. until reaching Trent Rd. At Trent Rd, turn left and go approximately 4 miles to Rte 31. Turn right onto Rte. 31; Mt.Calvary will be approximately 3 ½ miles down the road on the right.
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Photos from our 175th Anniversary Celebration (2021)
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Church History
The Lutheran Church in Lavansville called to provide Christian education and worship for all ages. This church was an outgrowth from the Samuel's German Lutheran Union Church. David Woy gave ground for the church building. The first church was organized in 1846 with Rev. Peter Riser as the pastor.
In 1847 Chauncey Berkey and Daniel Beatty built the first white frame church. In 1888 the first church was torn down and replaced with a brick church. This brick church was in the Gothic design. The cornerstone was laid on Sept. 30, 1888 and formally opened on March 8, 1890 with Rev. Edmund Manges. This church was destroyed by a fire caused by an overheated furnace on Feb 3, 1962.
The present third church was built on land from the John Bailey farm. This church was dedicated on Sunday Feb. 2, 1964 during the ministry of the Rev. Lloyd Wilson.
Since then other pastors who have served include Rev. Walter Startzel, Rev. Don Knowles, Rev. Sherry Miller, Rev. Edward Ebersole, Rev. Elisa Osman, and Rev. Dena Gable.
In 1847 Chauncey Berkey and Daniel Beatty built the first white frame church. In 1888 the first church was torn down and replaced with a brick church. This brick church was in the Gothic design. The cornerstone was laid on Sept. 30, 1888 and formally opened on March 8, 1890 with Rev. Edmund Manges. This church was destroyed by a fire caused by an overheated furnace on Feb 3, 1962.
The present third church was built on land from the John Bailey farm. This church was dedicated on Sunday Feb. 2, 1964 during the ministry of the Rev. Lloyd Wilson.
Since then other pastors who have served include Rev. Walter Startzel, Rev. Don Knowles, Rev. Sherry Miller, Rev. Edward Ebersole, Rev. Elisa Osman, and Rev. Dena Gable.
