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Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads
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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.

2018 Events

2019 Pictures ∣ 2017 Pictures ∣ 2016 Pictures

Christmas Eve Family Service
December 24, 2018

Our Christmas Eve Family Service is a wonderful celebration, bringing together children, youth, and adults. The service is followed by dinner and gingerbread house decorating.


 

 

Harvest Prayer Breakfast
November 10, 2018

Prayer Breakfasts are a great opportunity for fellowship.


 

 

Taste of Overbrook
October 20, 2018

This annual fundraiser features dishes from around the world, showcasing the diversity of Overbrook Presbyterian.


 

 

Blessing of the Animals
October 7, 2018

Participants brought their favorite animals for a brief worship service on the grounds of Overbrook Church.


 

 

Homecoming Sunday
September 9, 2018

After church, all our committees and activities set up tables to share information on what they do and to recruit volunteers.


 

 

Youth Mission Trip
August 4 - 11, 2018

Sixteen of our youth and six chaperones travelled to West Virginia to do repairs and renovations on the homes of families in need working with the West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Workcamps, Inc.


 

 

Vacation Bible School
July 29 - August 2, 2018

Over thirty kids joined our dedicated staff of a week of crafts, games, stories and fun at VBS with the theme of My Father's World.


 

 

Feed My Starving Children MobilePack
Saturday, April 28, 2018

In partnership with Bonner & Prendergast Catholic High School, 740 volunteers came together to pack over 16,600 meals - enough to feed 319 starving children for a year!


 

 

Youth Group Bake Sale
Sunday, April 22, 2018

Our Youth Group baked tons of yummy goodies and put on a bake sale to raise money for their Mission Trip this summer.


 

 

Hootenanny for Hunger
Saturday, April 14, 2018

Food, fellowship, fun -- and square dancing! This wonderful night brought us all together to raise money to support our Feed My Starving MobilePack.


 

 

Easter Worship
Sunday, April 1, 2018


 

 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 15, 2018

Members and friends of OPC joined together in a morning of service activities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities included cooking for Aid for Friends; making cards for troops and shut-ins; sewing garments for children in need; and beautifying and restoring our church building and property. In addition to all those activities, volunteers helped to create a t-shirt memorial to victims of gun violence in Philadelphia.


 

 

Ordination and Installation of Elders and Deacons
January 14, 2018


 

 

The Art of Christmas
Sunday, January 7, 2018

Peter Seidel, a gifted teacher at Friends' Central School and OPC member, led a wonderful tour of the Advent-Christmas art in the Philadelphia Museum of Art.


 

 

2019 Pictures ∣ 2017 Pictures ∣ 2016 Pictures


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
Sign up to host Fellowship 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

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

Newsletter

January & February 2020

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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