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

Youth Ice Skating
Saturday, January 25, 2020
1:45 to 3:15 PM

All children and youth are invited to join us for a Saturday afternoon ice-skate at the Skatium in Havertown! The cost is $7 per skater and includes skate rentals. All participants should arrive 20 minutes early to acquire skates and to be ready to go on the ice at 1:45. Please also be sure to wear long socks, layered clothing, gloves, and a helmet if you so require. RSVP by emailing Anthony Carrella or Sabrina Johnson.

OPC Book Club
Monday, Feb. 3, 2020
7:30 PM

Meeting at Elizabeth Cosgriff's house. We will discuss Under the Wide and Starry Sky, by Nancy Horan. All are welcome.

Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, February 9, 2020

The Session announces that the Annual Meeting of the congregation and corporation of Overbrook Presbyterian Church will be held in the sanctuary following worship. All business proper to a general meeting of our congregation will be addressed.

OPC Hootenanny
Saturday, February 15, 2020
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Bring your family & friends for a night full of good food, square dancing, games, and fellowship. Everyone is welcome! All proceeds will go toward the Feed My Starving Children MobilePack, which OPC co-hosts. (The MobilePack is scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at Bonner High School in Upper Darby; more info to come.) This is the 3rd year for the Hootenanny and we promise you’ll have a good time! Tickets will be on sale soon. Questions? Contact Becky Lazo or LaToya Richie.

Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
7:00 PM

Adam will lead the worship which will include the imposition of ashes.

OPC Book Club
Monday, March 2, 2020
7:30 PM

Location TBD. We will discuss Maya's Notebook, by Isabel Allende. All are welcome.

Midweek Lenten Study and Reflection
Wed. March 4 through April 1
6:30 PM

Midweek Lenten study and reflection opportunities will continue for five Wednesdays throughout Lent, beginning with a simple soup supper at 6:30 PM, and followed by study and conversation.

OPC Vision Summit
Friday, March 27, 2020

You are invited to join the conversation about the long-term vision of Overbrook Presbyterian Church as we plan to meet the needs and dreams of the future!

The Tale of the Three Trees
Sunday, March 29, 2020

The Overbrook Junior Choir will present the chancel drama The Tale of the Three Trees. Based on an American folk story, this wonderful tale is a perfect message for the season of Lent.

The Choir and its directors, Chris Gage and volunteer Marcia Sommers, are inviting all children and youth in grades 2-7 to get involved in this production. For more information and the entire rehearsal schedule, see the newsletter.

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 Christian Education

9:15 AM - McMillan Chapel
Led by The Rev. Dr. Adam Hearlson, Pastor.

Worship

10:30 AM - Sanctuary
The Rev. Dr. Adam Hearlson, Pastor

January 19, 2020:
2nd Sunday after the Epiphany
- Preaching: Adam Hearlson
- Lay Leader: Tarah Paul

Sunday School

Children from Pre-K through Grade 6 will leave Worship after Time with Children to attend Sunday School.

On Communion Sundays (the first Sunday of each month), children remain in Worship. Children through Grade 2 are welcome in the Nursery after Time with Children.

Sunday School Registration Form

Child Care

Infant/toddler Child Care is available in the Nursery.

Fellowship Hour

11:30 AM - Wistar Morris Room

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

January 19, 2020

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. Dr. Adam Hearlson, Pastor
Overbrook Westminster Handbell Choir Rehearsal: Thursdays at 6:15 PM - Bell Room
Overbrook Choir Rehearsal: Thursdays at 7:30 PM - Choral Room

January & February 2020

Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads