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Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads
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Our New Pastor

On February 24, 2019, the congregation of Overbrook issued a call to the Rev. Dr. Adam Hearlson to be our designated pastor, for a term of three years, and he has accepted the call. Adam will start at Overbrook on March 26 and his first Sunday will be March 31. We hope you can be there to welcome him and to support him in his ministry with us.
Many thanks to our Pastoral Nominating Committee, for their long hours of discussion and discernment in bringing us to this place. We look forward to the future with hope and expectation.
Click here to read an introductory letter from the PNC, followed by each PNC member's impressions of Adam Hearlson, and a PNC Q&A.
Click here to view the brochure from the PNC about Rev. Dr. Adam Hearlson.


Upcoming Events

Lenten EventLenten Supper, Study & Services
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
6:00 PM
Please join us for a simple soup supper, study and service as we explore the Trinity.
OPC Women's Retreat
Saturday, March 23, 2019
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The 2019 Women's Retreat will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat Center in Bryn Mawr. This special opportunity for Lenten study, contemplation, and celebration of the Lord's Supper is extended to all women of Overbrook. The Rev. Laura Colee, from Broad Street Ministry, will lead us in spiritual study and discussion.
The Missions, Ministries and Majesty of Thailand
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
7:00 PM
Please join us in the Chapel for a special presentation from Will Schick. He will present an overview of his recent trip to Overbrook School and Hospital in Thailand. Refreshments will be served; all are welcome.
Lenten EventLenten Supper, Study & Services
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
6:00 PM
Please join us for a simple soup supper, study and service as we explore the Trinity.
Lenten EventLenten Supper, Study & Services
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
6:00 PM
Please join us for a simple soup supper, study and service as we explore the Trinity.
Women's Dining Circle
Friday, April 5, 2019
6:30 PM
Join us for our next Women's Dining Circle dinner benefiting Laurel House Please contact Carol Rozmiarek to be added to the evite list.
Men's Group
Saturday, April 6, 2019
8:00 AM
Join this men's group for coffee and conversation on various topics.
Choir Concert
Sunday, April 7, 2019
4:00 PM
The Overbrook Choir will combine with the choirs of Ardmore Presbyterian Church and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ardmore, to present excerpts from Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah. We have been blessed with fruitful collaborations among our three choirs, and we are happy to continue this tradition.
Lenten EventLenten Supper, Study & Services
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
6:00 PM
Please join us for a simple soup supper, study and service as we explore the Trinity.
Lenten EventMaundy Thursday Worship
Thursday, April 18, 2019
7:00 PM
 
Lenten EventGood Friday Worship
Friday, April 19, 2019
7:00 PM
 
FMSCCare at the Crossroads MobilePack
Saturday, April 27, 2019
The Care at the Crossroads MobilePack will be at Bonner & Prendie High School. It’s not too early to mark your calendar and consider setting aside a jar to collect quarters until then. Remember 1 meal costs just 22 cents, so each quarter you set aside = life-saving nourishment for a child. Thank you in advance for your prayers, support, and generosity. Stay tuned for more updates!
Men's Group
Saturday, May 4, 2019
8:00 AM
Join this men's group for coffee and conversation on various topics.
Silent Movie Concert
Friday, May 17, 2019
7:00 PM
Join us for a unique experience at Overbrook! Concert organist David Baskeyfield will accompany a silent movie--while the film is projected to us, he will improvise a complete musical score. He has gained critical international acclaim for his organ playing, having recently won the Canadian International Organ Competition in Montréal, and his concert here is sure to be spectacular.
Youth EventYouth Mission Trip
July 7-13, 2019
Save the date for the Youth Mission Trip to Blue Knob, PA
Youth EventPC(USA) Youth Triennium
July 17-21, 2019
Save the date for the PC(USA) Youth Triennium at Perdue University.
Youth EventVacation Bible School
July 28-August 1, 2019
Save the date for Vacation Bible School. Our theme is Bible Super Heroes.

Recent Events

Click here to see some pictures of recent events at Overbrook Presbyterian Church.

Denomination

Overbrook Presbyterian Church is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), a mainline Protestant denomination of 1.8 million members and 10,000 congregations.

Through our denomination, we are connected in mission and ministry to other Presbyterians here in Philadelphia and around the world. For more information on the Presbyterian bodies of which we are a part, see:

  • Presbytery of Philadelphia
  • Synod of the Trinity
  • Presbyterian Church (USA)

For many years, Overbrook has also been supportive of the Covenant Network and More Light Presbyterians. These are two national, broad-based groups within our denomination that are striving to make the Presbyterian Church (USA) more fully inclusive, so that all people—regardless of sexual orientation—may freely participate and freely serve.

Sunday Morning Schedule

Adult Christian Education
9:15 AM - McMillan Chapel
Led by The Rev. Raymond Bonwell, Bridge Pastor. Child Care is available in the Nursery.
Sunday School
9:15 to 10:15 AM
Students gather in Fellowship Hall for welcoming music and prayer, after which teachers lead them to class. An adult "Greeting Team" will welcome and supervise arriving students. Infant/toddler Child Care is available in the Nursery.
Worship
10:30 AM - Sanctuary
The Rev. Raymond Bonwell, Bridge Pastor
  • March 24:
    3rd Sunday in Lent
    • Lectionary: Isaiah 55:1-9; Luke 13:1-9
    • Preaching: The Rev. Raymond Bonwell
    • Sermon: Inconceivable
    • Lay Leader: Jason Duckworth
  • March 31:
    4th Sunday in Lent
    • Preaching: The Rev. Dr. Adam Hearlson
    • Lay Leader: Keedra Carroll
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

Order of Worship

March 17, 2019

Weekly Events at Overbrook

Junior Choir Rehearsal & Dinner
Mondays from 5:15 to 6:30 PM - Choral Room
Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
During Lent, the opportunity for Bible study and shared devotions will move from Wednesday mornings to Wednesday evenings. Come join the faithful fellowship on Wednesday evenings at  6:00 PM for soup suppers and shared prayer and devotions. Reverend Raymond Bonwell will lead us in worship and study on March 20. Reverend Adam Hearlson will lead worship and study on March 27.
Overbrook Choir Rehearsal
Thursdays at 7:30 PM - Choral Room

Newsletter

March 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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