However, many residents became active in the World War II efforts and moved away, never returning to the St. Clair area. While the immigrant generation took any job in mining, their children looked for skilled employment and their grandchildren pursued advanced education, relocating in the more populated towns. Today the congregation numbers about thirty, with fifteen to twenty-five in attendance at worship. In addition to worship, seasonal Bible studies are offered during the week. The church is a member of the Ministerium and participates in the community Lenten and Thanksgiving services.
Members also assist with the local food bank.
The church recently participated in the local Unity Movement to combat racism. They contribute to the Presbyterian World Missions. The future holds the serious challenge to remain a viable church in a small community. The First Presbyterian Church was organized in 1827 when a visiting pastor was asked by the townspeople to stay and help them start a Presbyterian Church in the village. The current building was erected in 1868.