Overbrook
Presbyterian
Church

Overbrook Presbyterian Church is a welcoming and
diverse Christian community that actively seeks to
love and serve God, each other, and the world.

The Christian life is meant to be
shared together, and Overbrook
offers an open and inclusive community where all are welcome.

At the heart of our faith is the belief that
God's love is revealed to us most fully in
Jesus Christ—his life, death, and resurrection.

We invite you to come in and
take a closer look at our church.
Come join us for worship.

Sign Up for Our Photo Directory

Confirmation Sunday - Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018 10:30 AM: Members of the Confirmation Class will be received into church membership.
Youth Group Meeting Sunday, May 20, 2018 5:30 to 7:30 PM: Pizza followed by discussion activity and recreation.
Farmers Market Opening Saturday, May 26, 2018 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM: This will be the first Saturday market of the season. The market will be doing a survey to find out what kind of vendors and items you may need. Thanks for supporting the Food Trust and OFC Farmers Market.
Memorial Day Prayer Service Sunday, May 27, 2018 12:00 PM: Please join us for a brief prayer service in honor of Memorial Day by the World War II Memorial window in the Sanctuary.
Shelter Meal Tuesday, May 29, 2018 6:00 PM: We will cook and serve dinner for the clients of the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County. We cook in the morning and leave church to serve at 6:00 PM. Contact Nancy Gilhool if you want to cook, and Janet Bowker if you want to serve. If you want to help but aren't available on Tuesday, there will be some opportunities to help prepare for the dinner on Sunday, May 27, during coffee hour.
OPC Women's Retreat Saturday, June 2, 2018 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM: The 2nd Annual OPC Women’s Retreat will be at the IHM Conference Center in Bryn Mawr. This year’s theme will be “Finding Joy” based on the Letter to the Philippians, and our leader will be Pastor Carolyn Gillette. Cost for the day is $40 per person. Tickets will be on sale at Coffee Hour through Sunday, May 20. Scholarships are available. Please contact Artia Benjamin, Becky Lazo or Sabrina Johnson for more information.
Youth Mission Trip Planning Meeting Sunday, June 3, 2018 5:30 to 7:00 PM: A meeting for all youth, parents and chaperones attending the Youth Mission Trip to West Virginia in August.
Photo Directory Photography Sessions June 4-5, 8-9 & 21, 2018: Click here for all the details on our new church photo directory and to schedule your photography session. All participants get a free 8x10 photo and a free directory.
Shredding Event Saturday, June 9, 2018 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, along with Larry Farmbry, will be sponsoring a “Shredding Event” in the OPC parking lot.
Last Day of Sunday School Sunday, June 10, 2018: Please note that this will be our last day of Sunday School until fall.
Congregational Picnic Sunday, June 10, 2018 11:30 AM (following worship): There will be food, fellowship, music and games.
Youth Mission Trip Car Wash Saturday, June 16, 2018 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Overbrook Youth will be having a car wash in the church parking lot to benefit the youth mission trip to West Virginia. Please stop by the church and support our youth, and enjoy a clean, newly washed car.
Youth Mission Trip Planning Meeting Sunday, July 1, 2018 5:30 to 7:00 PM: A meeting for all youth, parents and chaperones attending the Youth Mission Trip to West Virginia in August.
Vacation Bible School Sunday, July 8 to Thursday, July 12, 2018 5:30 to 7:30 PM: Join us for Vacation Bible School this summer - “God’s Wonderful Welcome”. Click here for all the details and registration form.
Youth Mission Trip Planning Meeting Sunday, July 15, 2018 5:30 to 7:00 PM: A meeting for all youth, parents and chaperones attending the Youth Mission Trip to West Virginia in August.
Summer Youth Mission Trip Saturday, August 4 to Saturday, August 11, 2018: Click here for all the details and registration form.; Click here for info on upcoming Youth events.

Recent Events

Click here to see some pictures of recent events at Overbrook Presbyterian Church.

Welcome to Overbrook Presbyterian Church.

We are a vibrant, growing congregation of about 400 members located since 1889 at the corner of City and Lancaster Avenues, in the historic Philadelphia neighborhood of Overbrook Farms.

Our church attracts members from throughout the Philadelphia metro area, from city and suburb alike. We are a multicultural church that values our tremendous diversity, and warmly embraces all people as full members of God’s family.

Overbrook is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), though we have a thoroughly ecumenical spirit. Our members come from a wide variety of denominational backgrounds to form a community centered in Jesus Christ.

We invite you to come in and take a closer look at our church. And join us for worship, if you are able. We would love to welcome you to share in our journey of faith here at Overbrook.

Sunday Morning Schedule

Adult Forum: 9:15 AM - McMillan Chapel
An engaging discussion on issues of faith and life.; May 20, 2018: What Gives You the Right to Tell Me How to Live My Life?; May 27, 2018: How Can God Be Full of Love and Wrath at the Same Time?; June 3, 2018: Why Is the Church Responsible for So Much Injustice?; June 10, 2018: How Can God Be Full of Love and Wrath at the Same Time?
Junior Choir Rehearsal: 9:15 AM - Choral Room
Worship: 10:30 AM - Sanctuary
The Revs. Bruce & Carolyn Gillette, Co-Pastors; May 20, 2018 - Pentecost Sunday (John 15:26-27)
Preaching: Pastor Carolyn Gillette
Lay Leader: Bob Harden, Jr.; May 27, 2018 - Trinity Sunday (John 3:1-17)
Preaching: Pastor Bruce Gillette
Lay Leader: Aimerie Scherluebbe
Coffee Hour: 11:30 AM - Wistar Morris Room; May 20, 2018 - Hosts: New Member Committee; May 27, 2018 - Hosts: TBD

Order of Worship

May 20, 2018

Weekly Events at Overbrook

Bible Study: Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM - McMillan Chapel
Studies the lectionary reading for the following Sunday.
Overbrook Westminster Handbell Choir Rehearsal: Thursdays at 6:15 PM - Bell Room
Overbrook Choir Rehearsal: Thursdays at 7:30 PM - Choral Room
Farmers Market - STARTING MAY 26, 2018: Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Church Parking Lot
Operated by The Food Trust.

May 2018

Monthly Calendar

May 2018 Calendar

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