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.

Upcoming Events

CANCELLED - RPM Cafe
Friday, November 16, 2018
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Join us for RMP (Retired Persons' Ministry) Cafe! Our theme will the The Impact of Gratitude on Health and Well-Being. BYO sandwich...soups, beverages, desserts are provided at no charge.

Packing Thanksgiving Meals
Sunday, November 17, 2018
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

OPC Youth will be packing Thanksgiving meals for deserving families. All of the food will be in the Chapel. Our job is to decorate the packing boxes, and assemble the meals for delivery. (Adult members of the congregation will deliver the meal packages on November 18.) Lunch will be provided. Please contact Sharon Parker if you can help...we need at least 6-7 kids to make this service project happen.

Pledge Sunday
Sunday, November 18, 2018

Our community is invited to have pledges dedicated and blessed. Please consider: What does Overbrook mean to you? Your financial support of Overbrook is especially important in our time of transition, to ensure the Church at the Crossroads can continue to live its mission to love and serve God, each other and the world.

We'll also mark this special day with pie sharing at Coffee Hour. As a truly diverse and welcoming community, we offer pies of all shapes, sizes and varieties! Please feel free to bring one to share.

Urban Suburban Book Club
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
7:00 PM

This is a book club of diverse membership involving members of several Presbyterian churches, including Overbrook. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Alyce Marsh at 215-472-7886. November selection is The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict. Meeting at Overbrook Presbyterian Church.

Escape Room Adventure
Saturday, November 24, 2018
3:30 PM to 8:00 PM

We'll be building our team skills, hunting for clues, and trying like crazy to escape the room! We've reserved two escape rooms, each able to accommodate 10 quick thinking participants. We'll go out for pizza or tacos following the adventure. The Super discounted rate of $10.00 per person includes escape room and an informal dinner. Drivers, with clearances will be needed. Friends are welcome. Since tickets are limited, RSVP to Sharon Parker...asap!

Advent Wreath Workshop & Dinner
Sunday, November 25, 2018
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Participants will make a tabletop Advent wreath for home use during the season. All supplies will be provided, including daily Advent devotions to use in your home. In the spirit of Overbrook fellowship, an informal meal will be served. While there will be no cost to make a wreath, or to enjoy the meal, a free-will offering basket will be available to assist with the costs of supplies and materials. RSVP by November 18. Please sign up in the Wistar Morris Room following worship, or respond to Sharon Parker. All ages welcome.

OPC Talks...and Walks
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Topic: Annihilation of Gun Violence. Join us as we welcome Movita Johnson-Harrell, Supervisor of the Victim's Service Unit of the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. She has been aptly described as "a warrior woman working to annihilate gun violence." Movita is the founder of the Charles Foundation, named in honor and in memory of her son, Charles Andre Johnson, a victim of gun violence.

Frosty's "Sleep Under"
Friday, Nov. 30, 2018
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

We'll be celebrating the change of seasons with PJ's, PBJ's (and other goodies), a special film, and games. Feel free to come in your comfy pajamas. This special evening is designed for children age 4 through grade 4. Parent helpers (with clearances) will be warmly welcomed. There will be no charge to attend "Frosty's Sleep Under." RSVP to Sharon Parker by November 25.

Fair-Trade Gift Market
Saturday, December 1
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday, December 2, 2018
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

This is a great time to pick up some Christmas gifts that you can feel good about. These purchases help provide a fair wage to the artisans who craft the items. There are all kinds of things to choose from, so come by and take a look. You may get all your Christmas shopping done!

Member Orientation
Sunday, December 2 & 9, 2018
9:15 AM

Are you curious to know more about what it is at stake in Presbyterian polity and theology? Is Presbyterianism new to you, or did you learn this too long ago? Join us at Adult Forum for this two week series. This is also an opportunity to join Overbrook Presbyterian Church; only members can vote at the congregational meeting immediately after worship on December 16 to elect Elders, Deacons, and members of the 2019 Nominating Committee! Please contact Pastor Raymond for more information!

Worshiping at Arch Street Presbyterian
Sunday, December 2, 2018
9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

We start our trip with a blessing by Pastor Raymond in the Chapel, then walk to the Overbrook Station to begin our adventure. From Suburban Station, we'll cross the street to Arch Street Presbyterian (founded in 1816) to participate in worship. Following the service, we're heading to the Christmas Village at City Hall for lunch.

There is no cost for transportation; each participant will also receive a $5.00 contribution to off-set the cost of lunch. Students should bring additional money for an offering, and for their lunch. Parent chaperones (with clearances) are welcome to join in this adventure! RSVP to Sharon Parker by November 30 so that OPC can purchase our train tickets in advance. Friends are welcome!

Messiah Sing!
Sunday, December 2, 2018
3:00 PM

We will be continuing this beloved tradition featuring the Overbrook Quartet and organist Paul Fleckenstein. Feel free to bring your own score, or you may purchase one at the concert. A free-will offering will be collected to benefit the music ministry of Overbrook Presbyterian Church.

The Art of Advent: Seven Centuries of Great Sacred Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Sunday, January 6, 2019
1:30 to 3:00 PM

Join Peter Seidel, art teacher and Overbrook member, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art ("Pay What You Wish" Sunday) to consider the reason for the season! Please gather on the 2nd floor balcony of the Great Hall.

Care at the Crossroads MobilePack
Saturday, April 27, 2019

The Care at the Crossroads MobilePack will be at Bonner & Prendie High School. It’s not too early to mark your calendar and consider setting aside a jar to collect quarters until then. Remember 1 meal costs just 22 cents, so each quarter you set aside = life-saving nourishment for a child. Thank you in advance for your prayers, support, and generosity. Stay tuned for more updates!

Recent Events

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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. Led by The Rev. Raymond Bonwell, Bridge Pastor.

November 18: "The Design of a Service of Witness to the Resurrection"
November 25: “Faithful Questions at College". Guest speaker/preacher: the Rev. Megan LeCluyse, on staff at First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, and chaplain at the University of Pennsylvania.
December 2: “Member Orientation - Part 1”
December 9: “Member Orientation - Part 2”

Worship

10:30 AM - Sanctuary
The Rev. Raymond Bonwell, Bridge Pastor

November 18
26th Sunday after Pentecost
Readings: Hebrews 10:11-25 & Mark 13:1-8
Sermon: Do Whatever You Want
Lay Leader: Aimerie Scherluebbe
November 25
Christ the King
Readings: Psalm 93 & John 18:33-37
Preaching: The Rev. Megan LeCluyse
Sermon: Kids of the Kingdom
Lay Leader: Becky Lazo

Sunday School

The first Sunday of each month there is no Sunday School. Children up through Grade 2 may go to the Nursery after Time with Children.

10:45 AM - Pre-K to Grade 2 leave Worship for Sunday School after Time with Children

11:15 AM - Grades 3 to 12 leave Worship for Sunday School after the Sermon

Coffee Hour

11:30 AM - Wistar Morris Room

November 18: Stewardship Committee
November 25: TBD

Order of Worship

November 18, 2018

Weekly Events at Overbrook

Junior Choir Rehearsal & Dinner

Mondays from 5:15 to 6:30 PM - Choral Room

Bible Study

Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM - McMillan Chapel
Led by The Rev. Raymond Bonwell, Bridge Pastor

November 21, 2018 - There will be no bible study (the day before Thanksgiving)
November 28, 2018 – “Jonah”. It is never too late to join us to discuss what’s at stake in this overview of the Old Testament.

Overbrook Choir Rehearsal

Thursdays at 7:30 PM - Choral Room

Farmers Market

Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Church Parking Lot
Operated by The Food Trust.

November 2018

Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads