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.

Giving

  • Giving Options
  • Annual Budget
  • Making a Pledge
  • Memorial Gifts
  • Planned Giving

Giving Options

To donate by credit card (with PayPal account)

Click on this link to go to the PayPal Giving Fund where you can make donations to the church using a credit card. When giving this way, the church is not charged any processing fees. You will have to either log in with your PayPal account or create one to donate this way. You are not able to designate how your donation is used with this giving option. If you would like to designate how your donation is used, please use one of the other giving options.

To donate with a credit card (without PayPal account)

If you’d prefer not to use a PayPal account, you can donate through PayPal but using a credit card only. Click here. Pick “Donate with a Debit or Credit Card” and follow the directions. You can include a note if you'd like to designate how your donation is used (for example, Emergency Fund).

When donating, on the first screen you'll enter the amount of your donation and click to donate using PayPal or your credit card. Then on the second screen, you'll enter your credit card information (if using a credit card) and you'll have the option to write a note (see image below). This is where you can indicate how you'd like your donation to be used (such as the Emergency Fund).

PayPalinstuctions

To set up a recurring credit card donation (with PayPal account)

If you’d like to set up a monthly credit card donation, click here. Enter the amount of your donation and check the box to make it a monthly donation. You will have to have (or create) a PayPal account to set it up this way.

To give by text

Text GIVE to (484)222-5757 and follow the prompts. You can make a one-time donation or set up recurring donations.

As with all online giving, the church pays processing fees of 3-4% on credit card charges, so if you are searching for the way for the church to receive the whole amount of your gift, automatic deduction from your bank or mailing a check is the most efficient.

To set up a recurring donation by check

Most banks offer the option to set up recurring payments by check. You can set it up so that the church is mailed a check on whatever schedule you choose. You’d need to check your bank’s website or call them to set that up. The church mailing address is 6376 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151.

To use Bill Pay to pay by check

Most banks offer online bill pay. You can set up a one time or recurring payment to the church. Please check with your bank for what options you have available. The church mailing address is 6376 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151.

To give by mail

We also welcome donations by mail and are regularly picking up the mail and processing donations. The church address is Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 6376 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151. Please make checks payable to Overbrook Presbyterian Church and indicate on the memo line if the donation is intended for a particular purpose (such as the Emergency Fund).

Annual Budget

Overbrook Presbyterian Church has an annual budget of around $450,000 that supports all of our programs and ministries. The budget is funded by a variety of different sources. Investment income from endowment funds, rental of space to outside users, fundraisers—all of these are important. However, the vast majority comes from contributions from members and friends. Every gift truly matters, however large or small.

Making a Pledge

Each year in the fall, members of the congregation are invited to make a pledge for the coming year, indicating their level of financial commitment. This allows the Session of the church to prepare the annual budget, based on a reasonable expectation of income for the next year. Pledge amounts are kept confidential. If you would like to make a pledge, please contact our Financial Secretary.

Memorial Gifts

Members and friends of Overbrook Presbyterian Church may wish to make donations to honor the memory of family members or friends, particularly those who have had an association with Overbrook during their lifetimes.

To make a memorial gift with a credit card

Click here to donate with a credit card. Pick “Donate with a Debit or Credit Card” and follow the directions. The first screen you'll enter the amount of your donation and click to donate using PayPal or your credit card. On the second screen, you'll enter your credit card information and you'll have the option to write a note. This is where you can indicate who this gift is in memory of.

To make a memorial gift by mail

The church address is Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 6376 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151. Please make checks payable to Overbrook Presbyterian Church and indicate on the memo line who the gift is in memory of.

If you have any question, please contact our Financial Secretary (carol@overbrookpresb.org).

Planned Giving

Some church members may wish to include Overbrook Presbyterian Church in their estate planning, to help ensure the long-term financial health and stability of the church. A variety of giving options are available, including bequests in wills, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts. These kinds of gifts are a great blessing to future generations. They may also provide financial benefits to the donor, such as lifetime income from an annuity, tax savings, and simplified financial management. If you are interested in exploring these options, please contact our Financial Secretary for more information.


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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