Welcoming Our New Pastor

With gratitude for Rev. Morgan Murray’s faithful leadership during this season of transition, we celebrate the beginning of a new chapter for
First Presbyterian Church of Ambler.
We are delighted to welcome Rev. Cara Cavicchia as our new Pastor and Head of Staff. Cara will begin her ministry with us on November 1, and we look forward to all that God has in store for our congregation.

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Meet Rev. Cara Cavicchia

PNC Update.  April 19, 2026

PNC Update.  March 8, 2026

PNC Update.  October 12, 2025

Ministry Discernment Profile

PNC Update. July 13, 2025

Session Update, November 24, 2024

The Reverend Doctor Morgan Murray

The Reverend Doctor Morgan Murray

The Reverend Doctor Morgan Murray has been unanimously approved by the Session, and unanimously and enthusiastically approved by the Presbytery of Philadelphia.

Session Update, November 3, 2024

Session Update, September 15, 2024

Update From Session, August 11, 2024

Tuesday evening, we met with the Philadelphia Presbytery Committee on Ministry representatives to hear and clarify the Pastoral Search options. After discussion and consideration, we chose to use what is known as the traditional path whereby we will hire a Transitional Pastor (used to be called an Interim Pastor) to serve while we are in the Call process.

Words from Session, July 14, 2024

We have all suffered a loss which may cause us to feel we are grieving – and that is ok, right and good. This congregation has loved Ryan. We need to process this loss.
We cannot replace a Ryan Balsan any more than we could replace an Eric Dorville, a Langdon Palmer or a Bill Kemp. We have to trust that we are in God’s hands and He will again call the right person to lead us.

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ONE WORSHIP at 10am on September 13
As we begin a new school year, we'll celebrate with a Blessing of the Backpacks during worship. After worship we will have a Great Big Italian Lunch, along with dedications of the new kitchen and new playground. Then we’ll thank Pastor Morgan for his time with us and celebrate with cake!