Congregational Life
The Christian life is meant to be shared together, and Overbrook offers an open and inclusive community where all are welcome. Many people comment on the sense of warmth and hospitality they experience here. Our congregation is large enough to offer many different programs and activities, yet still foster an environment where everyone is known and where close, intergenerational relationships can be formed.
Coffee Hour
Every Sunday, worship is followed by a time of sharing food and conversation in the Wistar Morris Room. Hosted each week by volunteers from the congregation, it provides a great chance to connect with each other. Overbrook serves fair-trade coffee from Equal Exchange. Click here for instructions on hosting Coffee Hour.
Activities
Throughout the year, we offer a number of different opportunities for fun and fellowship. These include our annual picnic in June with music and activities for kids, our annual Chinese New Year’s Banquet, a monthly women's book group, and periodic potluck dinners and movie nights.
Overbrook Green
The seeds have been planted; the fruits of those labors are growing. Inspired by Jim Stephens' OPC Talk on Environmental Change, and encouraged thorough May's Adult Forum discussions, an opportunity for congregational discussion and action has been launched. Overbrook Green is that opportunity. The goals of this emerging initiative are to promote good stewardship of the environment, to honor God's gifts by making informed lifestyle decisions, and to engage others in treasuring and protecting our natural resources. Monthly, Overbrook Green articles in the newsletter and postings on the website will offer program information and articles of interest on environmental preservation. All are welcomed and encouraged to contribute leadership, ideas, and expertise. Please contact Jim Stephens or Sharon Parker for more information.
For more information visit these websites:
- GreenFaith.org - Find out about GreenFaith.org and their partnership with the Presbyterian Church (USA).
- Presbyterian Statements on the Environment
Community
In addition to fostering community within the church, Overbrook is also a gathering place for the wider community. We host our neighborhood association, a variety of community groups, and a wonderful farmers' market on Saturday mornings from May to November. Overbrook also serves as the home of Overbrook Preschool & Kindergarten.
