Overbrook
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Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads
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Upcoming Events

Summer Parking
Starting August 6, 2019
Most of the Lancaster Avenue parking lot will be closed during the stormwater abatement construction in August (click here to learn more about the project). You'll need to use the City Avenue entrance to the parking lot.
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 sign up here or let Rachel Carnahan know.
The Farmers Market will also be running as normal from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday mornings, so be sure to stop by for farm-fresh produce.
Summer Pickup Handbell Choir
August 21-25, 2019
This opportunity is for new and experienced ringers alike; it involves a few days of rehearsals, then ringing during the service. Here is the schedule:
  • Wednesday, August 21 — Rehearsal, 6:30-7:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 22 — Rehearsal, 6:30-7:30 PM
  • Saturday, August 24 — Rehearsal, 10:00-11:00 AM
  • Sunday, August 25 — Ring in worship!
    • Whether you’ve played bells for years or you’ve never rung a note in your life, this event is for you, and we can all look forward to a great handbell experience. Please join us to celebrate music this summer.
    Mission & Outreach Committee Meeting
    Sunday, August 25, 2019
    12:00 PM
    Please feel free to join us in the Chapel for our next Mission & Outreach Committee meeting.
    Red Cross Blood Drive
    Friday, September 6, 2019
    Save the date for Overbrook’s Red Cross Blood Drive! You can sign up online or during coffee hour.
    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.
    Your Stewardship Committee is asking for donations of items for this year’s Taste of Overbrook auction. This is our premier fundraising effort in the fall. We raised over $7000 last year and have set a goal to raise $8,000 this year. If you have a talent that you can contribute — gardening, sewing, pottery, cooking — we would love to auction off your talent. As well, if your employer, neighbor, or business that you frequent would like to contribute, we’d gladly accept donations. Particularly fun to have in the auction would be a weekend “down the shore” or up in the Poconos at some kind benefactor’s vacation home. Know anybody who would donate? Please contact Laurie Geers with donations.

    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. Child Care is available in the Nursery.
  • August 25: Genesis 16
Sunday School
On break for summer.
Starts Sept. 15, 2019
Worship
10:30 AM - Sanctuary
The Rev. Dr. Adam Hearlson, Pastor
  • August 25:
    11th Sunday after Pentecost
    • Lectionary: Jeremiah 1:4-10; Hebrews 12:18-29
    • Preaching: Adam Hearlson
    • Lay Leader: Ron Homer
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

August 18, 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
  • August 21: Genesis 15
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

August 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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