About

OUR VISION STATEMENT

Coudersport Alliance Church exists to empower people to know and live like Jesus in our church, our community and the world.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

We will complete our Vision by:

Reaching Outwardly - to those who don't yet know Christ
Growing Intentionally - in understanding and applying all of God's Word
Serving Regularly - in our church and our community
Developing Consistently - new leaders who are equipped and sent
Giving Sacrificially - of our time, our talents and our treasure

OUR VALUES

HEALING

TRANSFORMATION

MISSION

What to Expect on Sundays

Our Sunday worship services are at 10:30am each week. When you arrive you will be greeted by a member of our Welcome Team. If it's your first time with us, they can show you around the facilities and answer any questions you may have about the church. Free coffee and light refreshments are available in our cafe before and after each service. If you have young children, we have a nursery, toddlers' church, and children's church. All our volunteers have had background checks and safety clearances to work with children, so you can rest assured your children will be safe. Be sure to visit our Kid's Page for more information. Our music is contemporary and the songs we sing are often from groups like Phil Wickham, Hillsong, Maverick City, and Elevation Worship. One of our pastors will bring a message from God's Word that is designed to be applicable to your life. Our services are approximately 75 minutes long. You can dress however you feel comfortable. To view a message from one of our pastors, click on the Sermon Video link below. We look forward to worshipping with you! Please contact us if you have any more questions...

Sermon Videos

Our Leadership Team

Josh & Susan Dean

LEAD PASTOR

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Brandon & Rachel Darrah

ELDER TEAM MEMBERS

Brandon and Rachel were married in 2009 and have attended CAC since 2011. They currently reside in Coudersport with their four beautiful children. Brandon graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology and is a partner in the family HVAC business. Rachel is an RN/IBCLC working locally while pursuing her Master’s degree.
Brandon and Rachel love all outdoor activities and traveling to the family cabin in Ontario.
Brandon and Rachel have served together as a couple in Kidz Ministry and as Life Group Leaders. Brandon serves on the Tech Team and Rachel is the current Mission’s Director at CAC. Brandon and Rachel desire to continue in their walk with Jesus together and are excited to serve wherever the Lord leads them.

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Vic & Linda Brown

ELDER TEAM MEMBERS

Vic and Linda have been married since 1975. They are blessed with three children and nine grandchildren. Attending the University of Pittsburgh, Vic's degrees include a BS (1977) and a DMD (1981). The Browns returned to Potter County to practice
dentistry in 1981. Vic currently works part-time at Blake Dentistry, PC in Coudersport. Vic retired from the US Air Force Reserve (Dental Corp) in 2021.
Linda has faithfully worked as a dental office coordinator along with being the 'go-to' on the home front caring for family. Together they enjoy family activities, hiking, and tending to the Brown Family Farm. Linda enjoys gardening, wood working, knitting and cooking. Vic enjoys hunting and eating Linda's cooking. Vic & Linda have been members of CAC since the early 1990s and have served in
the past as Sunday School teachers, elder, deacon, and deaconess. Currently they
enjoy being part of the sanctuary seasonal decorating committee and elder. They enjoy daily devotions and find serving others, whether family, church, community, country, or abroad offers meaningful perspective in their walk with the Lord.

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Dean & Cathy Dow

Vice Chair of Elder Team

Dean is a life long resident of Potter County. He served as the elected Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts of Potter County for 20 years. After retiring early for health reasons, he worked for the county part time as Jury Commissioner and other positions for an additional 19 years.
Cathy has worked in Medical Records for UPMC Cole for over 44 years. They have been blessed to have three wonderful children and one beautiful granddaughter. They enjoy spending time with family, traveling, reading and flower gardening. Dean volunteers for Hospice and the food pantry and continues to mentor young men. Spending time in the Word, participating
in Bible studies and leading a Life Group are some of the activities that help keep him grounded in his faith.

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Ben & Kathryn Sanchez

ELDER TEAM MEMBERS

The Sanchez's are Port Allegany residents who have served in various ministry roles at Coudersport Alliance since beginning to attend in 2009 - some of the hats they have worn are Youth Leaders, Life Group Leaders, Kidz Min Teachers, and serving on the Elder Board. Ben and Kathryn have two beautiful daughters who they love listening to music with, singing, and dancing. Ben enjoys watching sports, reading, mowing the lawn, and playing guitar. Kathryn enjoys photography, reading even more, dancing, and crafting. Throughout their service at CAC, Ben and Kathryn have learned the value of relational ministry and simply investing time in friendships.

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Scott & Sharron Gustin

Elder Team Members

Scott was born and raised in Shinglehouse,PA. He has been married to his wife Sharron for almost forty years. They had the joy of having three great sons, two of whom are married and have blessed them with five wonderful grandchildren. Scott studied at Elim Bible institute, JCC and Alfred State. He worked many years in the forestry industry. Scott enjoys hunting and fishing and gardening. His highlights are his trips to Alaska for fishing. Sharron studied at Penn State and has worked for 25 years as the Oswayo Valley food service director. She enjoys arts, crafts and music. They both enjoy camping, games and sitting around a campfire with family and friends. They appreciate growing with others at CMA through worship, hearing and studying Gods word. The times of fellowship and service,have been such a blessing.

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Lynn & Nancy Grupp

ELDER TEAM MEMBERS

Lynn and Nancy Grupp began attending CAC in 1981. They are lifelong residents of Coudersport, and have 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren. They enjoy camping, hunting, fishing, going to Florida in the spring and especially visiting their grandchildren who do not live in the area. The Grupp's have been married for 48 years, and still consider each other their
best friend!! Lynn worked as a machinist for 40 years before retiring in 2015. Nancy worked at a local bank for 30 years before retiring in 2019. They both have taken on second careers in local government positions where they hope to be an influence for Christ in our community. Lynn first began serving as an Elder in the late 80's, and has enjoyed teaching and preaching God's word as he is led. Nancy
currently serves as the CAC treasurer. Altho they have served in many leadership roles over the years , their favorite ministries are helping to lead the Kids Club ministry and mentoring young married couples. The both love Jesus and love being a part of the family here at the CAC.

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