The Presbyterian Church of Punxsutawney and First Baptist Church are just down the street from one another, about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
The Rev. Kent Holmes is leaving the Presbyterian church, but has invited First Baptist's pastor, the Rev. Mary Lewis, to fill its pulpit.
Lewis will preside at services in both churches on alternating weeks, and their congregations will worship together until the Presbyterian church decides how to replace Holmes.
The churches will also share events like picnics this summer.
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Information from: Punxsutawney Spirit, http://www.punxsutawneyspirit.com
