Overbrook
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Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads
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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

Back to School Backpacks Collection
Sunday, July 14 - August 4, 2019
We are collecting school supplies for theVillage. Children in foster care start behind their peers and we want them to be ready for the start of the school year. We have the backpacks and we need your help to fill them. Pick up a backpack during coffee hour and a list of school supplies to go in it. If you prefer, we will also take your cash donations and we will do the shopping for you. Look for the table during coffee hour starting Sunday, July 14 through August 4.
Summer Parking
Starting July 22, 2019
Most of the Lancaster Avenue parking lot will be closed during the Storm Water Abatement construction in July. Please do not let this prevent you from coming to church. We still will be worshiping.
You are urged to carpool with others from your neighborhood--see the sign up board in the Wistar Morris room--or park at the Overbrook train station and ride Shuttle Cars to the church, or just walk across the bridge. You can also park on nearby streets. You must leave extra time for parking: don't forget to leave home earlier than usual! If you are able to drive one of the Shuttle Cars either before or after church, please let Rachel Carnahan know.
Summer Pickup Choir
Sunday, July 28, 2019
9:30 AM
Summer Pickup Choir will sing in worship. No prior rehearsal or experience necessary — just come to the sanctuary at 9:30 AM. We will learn some easy but excellent music to sing during the service. You might remember the success of this event last year; let’s make it even better this time around!
Youth EventVacation Bible School
July 28-August 1, 2019
5:30 to 7:30 PM each evening
This year's theme is Bible Superheroes. We'll become caped crusaders as we plunge into the Bible to learn stories of great adventure, and meet courageous people. Our program will include Bible lessons, arts and crafts, science activities, and music.
REGISTER NOW! Click here to download the VBS Registration Form - or you can get a form from the Church Office.
Vacation Bible School is a ministry of the Christian Education Committee...there is no charge to participate. The program is designed for children in Preschool through Grade 5 . All are welcome.
Volunteers are needed. Come join the team...a cape is waiting for you! Please contact Becky Lazo if you're interested in helping.
Shelter Meal
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
If you would like to help prepare the next Life Center meal, contact Nancy Gilhool. If you would like to help serve the meal, contact Janet Bowker.
Summer Pickup Choir
Sunday, August 25, 2019
9:30 AM
Summer Pickup Choir will sing in worship. No prior rehearsal or experience necessary — just come to the sanctuary at 9:30 AM. We will learn some easy but excellent music to sing during the service. You might remember the success of this event last year; let’s make it even better this time around!
Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, September 6, 2019
Save the date for Overbrook’s Red Cross Blood Drive! Signups will begin during the summer.
Taste of Overbrook Dinner
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Save the date! The OPC community will gather once again to to share special dishes from around the world and participate in the auction to raise money for the church programming. Please consider volunteering to help. Over the summer we will start lining up and collecting auction items. If you can donate or will help collect donations, send Will Schick a text at 301-928-8244. Let's make this another great Taste!

Recent Events

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

Welcome to Overbrook Presbyterian Church.

Overbrook Presbyterian Church Exterior

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.

Overbrook Presbyterian Church

Sunday Morning Schedule

Adult Christian Education
9:15 AM - McMillan Chapel
Led by The Rev. Dr. Adam Hearlson, Pastor. Child Care is available in the Nursery.
  • July 21: Luke 10:38-42
  • July 28: on break
  • August 5: on break
  • August 11: resumes
Sunday School
On break for summer
Worship
10:30 AM - Sanctuary
The Rev. Dr. Adam Hearlson, Pastor
  • July 21:
    6th Sunday after Pentecost
    • Lectionary: Luke 10:38-42
    • Preaching: Adam Hearlson
    • Lay Leader: Kevin Davis
  • July 28:
    7th Sunday after Pentecost
    • Lectionary: Luke 11:1-13
    • Preaching: Megan LeCluyse
    • Lay Leader: Margene Biedermann
Child Care
Infant/toddler Child Care is available in the Nursery. Children through Grade 2 may leave Worship for Child Care after Time with Children.
Coffee Hour
11:30 AM - Wistar Morris Room
Sign up to host a Coffee Hour
For more information please see these instructions or contact Peggy Kaercher at 610-642-2906 or Pat Ogundele at 610-668-1309.

Order of Worship

July 21, 2019

Weekly Events at Overbrook

Junior Choir Rehearsal
On break for summer
Bible Study
Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM - McMillan Chapel
Led by The Rev. Dr. Adam Hearlson, Pastor
  • July 24: no Bible Study
  • July 31: no Bible Study
  • August 7: no Bible Study
  • August 14: Bible Study resumes
Overbrook Choir Rehearsal
On break for summer
Farmers Market
Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Church Parking Lot
Operated by The Food Trust.

Newsletter

July 2019

Overbrook Presbyterian Church
The Church at the Crossroads

P: 215-877-2744
E: office@overbrookpresb.org

6376 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19151

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