Overbrook
Presbyterian
Church

Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads
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MLK Day of Service Activities

While the pandemic has limited the scope of Martin Luther King Day large group service opportunities, we are still planning to hold our annual memorial to lives lost to gun violence. This year there are over 400 T-shirts that have been prepared by volunteers at home.
Memorial to Gun Violence Dedication
Monday, January 18, 2021
3:00 PM on Zoom
Join us for a brief service to bless the Memorial to 2020 Gun Violence Victims. The Zoom link has been sent out by email. If you'd like to be added to our mailing list, please email Carol. For more information on the memorial, click here.
Activites for Children, Youth & Families
Click here for activities and resources for children, youth and families, including a Zoom storytelling at 3:30 PM on Monday, January 18, 2021.

Online Worship

Online Worship
Sundays at 10:30 AM
Until we can worship together in church again, we are hosting online worship.
Zoom links for worship and all online events will be shared on email, our Realm calendar and our Community Facebook page. If you'd like to be added to our mailing list, please email Carol.
Click here for more information on how to use Zoom.
Past Online Worship Services
Watch our past online services here on YouTube.

Weekly Online Gatherings

Zoom links for all online events will be shared on email, our Realm calendar and our Community Facebook page. If you'd like to be added to our mailing list, please email Carol.
Women’s Prayer & Support Group
Tuesdays at 7:30 AM
The women of Overbrook come together on Zoom for some prayer, connection, and support.
Bible Study
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Adam leads an online Bible Study on Zoom.
Men’s Group
Saturdays at 9:00 AM
Join the OPC Men's Group every Saturday morning on Zoom for conversation and fellowship.
Children's Activities
For more information on weekly online activities for children and youth, contact Anthony.
Connect on Facebook
Keep connected with our community on our private Facebook Community page.
Using Zoom
If you have any questions about how to use Zoom, please read this info page or contact Carol Rozmiarek.

Children & Youth

Overbrook Presbyterian Church offers a safe, nurturing environment where children and youth can learn about God and grow in their Christian faith.



Child Protection Policy

Overbrook Presbyterian Church is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all children and youth entrusted to our care. In accordance with Pennsylvania State law and the policies of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, all those volunteering to work with children are subject to a screening process, which includes a check of criminal records and child abuse records. Contact our pastor for more information about the policies and the process for volunteering.

Children and Youth in Worship

Worship is for all of God’s people and all children are welcome in the worship service. Children and youth participate in the service in a variety of ways. Older children and youth serve weekly as acolytes and periodically assist as ushers and lay leaders. Special worship kits are also available each week at the entrance to the Sanctuary, to help children better engage in worship.

During Sunday worship, there is a Time with Children when children are invited to sit on the chancel steps for a short message led by the Pastor. Overbrook Junior Choir sings in the worship service each month during the school year. Throughout the year, special services and events include a Children’s Sabbath in October, a Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve, and a Summer Celebration Service in August.

Sunday School & Nursery

Sunday School is offered each Sunday from September through May. Following the Time with Children, our younger students (Pre-K to Grade 2) leave worship for Sunday School. Older children will leave for Sunday School after the sermon.

Worship-time child care is also provided for infants and toddlers in the Nursery. During the summer, children up through Grade 2 may leave worship following the Time with Children for child care in the Nursery.

Nursery

Infants and toddlers are cared for by paid, professional caregivers, in addition to volunteers from the church. Children engage in creative play and are offered a snack. If you would like to be a part of welcoming and nurturing our youngest children and have attained the requisite clearances, please contact our office.

Pre-K through Grade 12

Children are invited to join their age group for a time of faith formation, Bible study, and fellowship. Classes are assigned as follows: Pre-K/Kindergarten, Grades 1-2, Grades 3-4, Grades 5-7, and Grades 8-12. Classroom volunteers must have attained the requisite clearances. For more information on teaching or obtaining your clearances, please contact our office.

OPC Youth

OPC Youth meets monthly for fellowship, mission, and service activities. Each summer, students participate in a Mission Trip. Recent trips have led us to Broad Street Ministry in Philadelphia and to Blue Knob in rural Appalachia.


 

Seasonal Activities

Each summer, Vacation Bible School draws children from the congregation and the community for a time of faith-based arts & crafts, music, and fellowship. On Christmas Eve, the children and youth participate in a Christmas pageant in the Sanctuary. Another beloved Christmas Eve tradition at Overbrook is the decoration of gingerbread houses. In the Spring, children enjoy Easter activities on the lawn.

Overbrook Junior Choir

The Overbrook Junior Choir is a choir for children ages 7-12. During the school year, it sings monthly in worship, and often presents a musical or cantata in the spring. The emphasis of the choir is not just on performance, but is intended to be a growth experience that blends music, the Bible, the history of the church, multiculturalism, and fun. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings at 5:15 PM, September to May, in the Choral Room on the first floor.


Tunes of Overbrook Dedications

Where to Get Help

Pastoral Care
If you have pastoral care needs, please contact Adam.
If You Need Help
If you are in need of any help or support, please reach out to our Deacons or office (the office is closed, but we will be checking email and voicemail).
Click here or more information on our Emergency Fund, Errands Ministry, Prayer & Care Bags, and Deacons ministry.

How to Make a Difference

Donate to Pathways PA
Over the past several years, we have supported Pathways PA through the Adopt A Family Christmas gift donation program. This shelter is the only one in the region that is designed to keep families and children together. This year we cannot provide gifts, due to Covid restrictions. We can provide them with the funds to purchase the things they need and create a safe Christmas for these families. Please consider donating to Pathways to support their programs.
Vigils for Racial Justice
Thursdays
2:00 PM to Dusk
These vigils will be held outside each Thursday. For more information and to sign up to attend, click here.
Antiracism and Social Justice Lending Library
For more information our our Antiracism and Social Justice Lending Library, click here.
Emergency Fund & Other Ministries
We have created an emergency fund to help people meet basic needs of food, shelter, and access. If you need help, please contact emergencyfund@overbrookpresb.org).
Click here or more information on our Emergency Fund, Errands Ministry, Prayer & Care Bags, and Deacons ministry.
If you'd like to donate to our Emergency Fund, you can use one of our giving options described here. Be sure to indicate that your donation is for the Emergency Fund. 100% of donations will go toward helping.
Donate to Sustain the Church and its Ministries
Our church relies on donations to continue our ministries, maintain our building, and pay our staff. In these uncertain times, we rely more than ever on those who are able to donate. We offer many online giving options and pick up mail regularly if you'd prefer to mail in a check. Click here for all our giving options.

Order of Worship

January 10, 2021

Newsletters

December 2020
Retired Person's Ministry Newsletter - Sept 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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