For generations, Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church has been a place of faithful worship, Biblical teaching, and genuine community in the Shenandoah Valley.
Sundays, 9:30am
Sunday School
Sunday School for all ages starting at 9:30AM
WHO WE ARE
Rooted in Faith. Grounded in Community.
What we believe
Faith lived out together.
As Christians, we believe there is one true God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
As Presbyterians, we believe that the Bible is the written Word and unique witness to God's self-revelation. Where the Word is read and proclaimed, Jesus Christ the Living Word is present by the inward witness of the Holy Spirit.
We believe God entrusts everyone to faithfully use their gifts and resources which have all been given to us by God.
We believe an integral part of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ involves our participation in mission to a wider community beyond the walls of the church.
What to expect
Sundays at Cooks Creek
Sunday Mornings
The Vibe
Traditional worship with meaningful, real-life messages. Come as you are.
Pastor
Rev. Dr. Rebecca Crow Lister
Rev. Dr. Rebecca Crow Lister (Pastor Beck) grew up in Waynesboro, VA. and recently retired from a career as a classical singer and professor of music. After being ordained as a Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in March of 2026, Pastor Beck was called to Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church in May of that same year. She is thrilled to once again live at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and to shepherd the congregation of CCPC. She strives to provide sermons that dig into the theological and literary aspects of the Bible while applying its lessons to everyday life. Pastor Beck’s professional goals are to serve the church both in and out of the pulpit by fostering a sense of curiosity and connection; to seek God in church and on the streets; to see Christ in the face of neighbors and strangers; and to follow the Holy Spirit in loving action for those in spiritual and physical need.
Pastor Beck now lives in Dayton, VA along with her husband of 37 years, Doug. She is extremely proud of her adult children. Her oldest, Shelby, lives in Mechanicsburg, PA with his wife, Kamryn, while her youngest, Bryn, lives in Harrisburg, PA. Shelby is a graphic designer for Ollie’s and Bryn works in forestry and conservation.
COOKS CREEK STAFF
CHURCH STAFF
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Sherry Stroop
MUSIC COORDINATOR
Adrienne Whiteside
Nursery Coordinator
Liberty Johnson
Organist
Teresa Simmers
CUSTODIAN
Kaitlyn Stroop
CHOIR ACCOMPANIST
Lizbeth Stephan
MEMBERS OF SESSION
The Session is the governing body of our congregation, made up of our pastor and elders elected by the congregation. Together, they provide spiritual leadership, oversee the ministries and mission of the church, care for our members, and prayerfully guide the life and work of Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church.
Charlie Newman
Bob Scott
Lee Anne Biller
Beth Phillips
Gloria Miller
Kate Dudley
Fran Smith
Derek Brown
Nancy Miller
OUR MINISTRIES
A Place for Every Generation
Across generations and life stages, we want to meet you where you are. Explore our ministries and find your place to connect, grow, and serve.
Children's Ministry
We help kids learn about Jesus in a fun, safe environment. From birth through 5th grade, every child has a place to belong.
OUR STORY
Over 250 Years of Faithful Witness
Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church began as one of three outposts organized in 1739 as a Christian Society, with the official name, "Triple Forks of the Shenandoah Congregation". Cooks Creek was originally located on the North River at Dayton, VA. The site is now covered by the waters of Silver Lake. In 1780, the church relocated to its present site and erected a white frame building. In 1834, a third structure was built of brick.
The fourth house of worship was built in 1912 with church school rooms added in 1926. The sanctuary was renovated in 1967 reflecting the colonial period in which the church was founded. In 1964, a two story educational building, connecting the church and fellowship hall built in 1948, was constructed. A new fellowship building was dedicated in 2008 and contains a large fellowship hall, offices, accessible restrooms and a state of the art kitchen.
In 1896, Cooks Creek built a chapel, Mt. Olive, in the Rawley Springs area. It remained part of Cooks Creek until 1990 when it was granted full church status.
Cooks Creek is the oldest organization in Rockingham County and is registered by the Presbyterian Historical Society as an American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site No. 137.
We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) and a member of the Shenandoah Presbytery, and a community church residing in a growing neighborhood. Our church family is a diverse mixture of people: young and old from north and south, blue-collar and professional, lifelong Presbyterians and many from other religious backgrounds and traditions.
We are a congregation deeply committed to a vision of God's openness to all people in our wonderful diversity, to the spiritual nourishment of both the head and the heart, and to making a difference in our community and world. Whether you worship with us, seek a spiritual home, yearn to make a difference in your life and community, attend an educational, cultural, or community event, or simply stop by to view the facilities, here you will find a place of hospitality, spiritual nurture, challenge, and energy.
CONTACT US
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Address: 4222 Mt. Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Phone: 540-867-5117
Email: info@cookscreekchurch.org