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

Summer Brunch with Breakthrough
Saturday, July 21, 2018
10:00 to 11:30 AM

Breakthrough is a 10-year academic program that builds a path from middle school to college graduation for low income students from Philadelphia's public and charter schools. Breakthrough also inspires talented high school and college students to become educators and engaged citizens by giving them responsibility for teaching in their programs.

Please join us in the Wistar Morris Room for a brunch buffet, community fellowship, and an opportunity to meet Breakthrough students and staff. There is no charge to enjoy the brunch buffet. All who attend are simply asked to share the Breakthrough story. Those who are inspired to do so, will have the opportunity to make a free-will contribution to Breakthrough. Each contribution will matched by private donors.

To assure that we have seats for all, please respond to Sharon Parker by July 17.

“Pickup Choir” at Overbrook
Sunday, July 29, 2018
9:30 AM

A special opportunity this summer at Overbrook: an informal “pickup choir” that rehearses before the service and then sings in worship.

We will meet at 9:30 AM in the sanctuary. We will learn and rehearse a short anthem, as well as some simple service music, to sing during the worship service that day. No commitment, no midweek rehearsal—just a satisfying summer opportunity to sing together.

Anyone is welcome to sing with us. You do not have to be a current member of the Overbrook Choir, and there will be no pressure afterwards to join the choir for next season. The anthem will be something that can be sung well by people of various skill levels. If you have any questions, contact Chris Gage.

Vacation Bible School
NEW DATES
Sunday, July 29 to Thursday, August 2, 2018
5:30 to 7:30 PM

Each evening, OPC children and friends (pre-school through grade 5) will explore God's great creation and celebrate the theme "This is My Father's World." Click here for all the details.

Summer Youth Mission Trip
Saturday, August 4 to Saturday, August 11, 2018

Click here for all the details.

Click here for info on upcoming Youth events.

Special Summer Sunday
Sunday, August 26, 2018

Although Sunday School is not in session during the summer months, Special Summer Sundays are! Unique Bible learning adventures are planned for children in PreK through Grade 5. Following Time With Children, teachers will welcome participants to Fellowship Hall and the Chapel for an hour of Bible exploration, music, and crafts. Come join the excitement!

Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, September 7, 2018

An early reminder! Eat iron-rich food until September 7th - this year’s date for Overbrook’s Red Cross Blood Drive! Signups will begin during the summer.

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.
Worship: 10:30 AM - Sanctuary; July 22, 2018
Preaching: The Rev. Ruth Faith Santana-Grace
Executive Presbyter, Presbytery of Philadelphia; July 29, 2018
Preaching: The Rev. Raymond Bonwell
Member of Committee on Ministry
Coffee Hour: 11:30 AM - Wistar Morris Room

Order of Worship

July 15, 2018

Weekly Events at Overbrook

Bible Study: Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM - McMillan Chapel
Farmers Market: Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Church Parking Lot
Operated by The Food Trust.

July 2018

Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads