Overbrook
Presbyterian
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Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads
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Order of Worship: May 28, 2023

Worship Services

Worship with us on Sundays at 10:30 AM and join us for Fellowship Hour following worship.
Past Online Worship Services
Watch our past online services here on YouTube.
Join our Email List
If you'd like to be added to our e-mail list, please email Carol (carol@overbrookpresb.org).

In-Person & Online Gatherings

Congregational Picnic
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Following Worship
Parking lot
Join us in the parking lot after worship for our annual Congregational Picnic hosted by the Deacons. There will be food, entertainment, and children's activities.
RPM Plus
Friday, June 9, 2023
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Come join us in the Chapel to view the PBS documentary film The Pursuit. Recounting the fifty year struggle for LGBTQ rights in Philadelphia, The Pursuit is a WHYY special which first aired in 2016. The Pursuit is a compilation of historic film footage, as well as human perspectives, past and present. Sharon Parker will be our convener for this time of recollection and reflection.
Electronics Recycling Event
Saturday, June 17, 2023
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Parking Lot
Join us for an electronics recycling events with PAR-Recycle Works. Click here for a list of accepted items.
OPC PrideFest
Saturday, June 17, 2023
4:00 to 6:00 PM
Parking Lot
All are warmly invited to participate in PrideFest. Do you love live music, advocacy opportunities, intergenerational art activities and shared learning? Do you love a really good taco bar? If so, PrideFest 2023 is for you! Invite a friend, wear something colorful, and join the festivities! There will be a host of entertainers, a taco bar featuring vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, intergenerational activities including arts and cairn building, the opportunity to contact lawmakers about anti-LGBTQ legislation, and a library of "banned books" to browse.
RPM Café
Friday, June 23, 2023
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
All in the Family: LGBTQ+ Adolescents and Their Elder Family Members. Join us at 11:30 AM for our soup, beverage, and dessert buffet; BYO sandwich/salad. Then at 12:15 PM, a panel composed of OPC members and friends will share personal stories as family allies or as social service advocates for LGBTQ youth. All are welcome to participate in this important discussion.

Mission & Outreach

As a community of faith, we are sent by God into a broken world to work for its healing and reconciliation. The church exists for mission. It’s woven into everything that we do.

Faith into Action

We regularly put our faith into action and help meet the needs of our community and our world by participating in hands-on service projects like preparing meals for a homeless shelter in Upper Darby, building homes with Habitat for Humanity in Chester County, serving at Broad Street Ministry in Center City, or joining together each year with our neighbors in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in West Philly.

Women’s Dining Circle

NOTE: During COVID, Women's Dining Circle is temporarily on hold.

Every other month, the women of Overbrook are invited to come together for a meal in someone’s home. Each meal is a fundraiser designated for a particular project, such as Women Against Abuse or Heifer International. Women contribute whatever they would pay for the cost of a meal in a restaurant, and the money is matched by funds from the church’s Mission & Outreach budget. It’s a great way to do good, while also having a good time and meeting new people. To find out more about Women's Dining Circle and see pictures of past dinners, please visit the Facebook page.

Fair Trade Market

Every year in late November or early December, Overbrook sponsors a two-day Fair Trade Market that is open to the whole community and features fantastic fair-trade crafts, food, and gifts from around the world, produced by local artists and artisans. Among our suppliers are Ten Thousand Villages, Bamboula Ltd., Equal Exchange, Tabitha Silk from Cambodia, Global Crafts, Women's Bean Project, and many more. Every dollar spent at the Fair Trade Market helps guarantee a living wage for people in developing countries.

Mission & Outreach Budget

Each year, roughly ten percent of the congregation’s annual budget is dedicated to Mission & Outreach. Among the many agencies and projects that we have supported financially are Broad Street Ministry in Center City, ManUpPHL, and the worldwide mission of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Please click here to view a copy of our donation guidelines.

Click here for more giving options and pledging.

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 Parish Care Associate, Sharon Parker, our Deacons or office.

Weekly 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.
Forum
Sundays at 9:15 AM
Chapel
In-person
Please join us for conversations on how to grow spiritually and more fully in discernment, focusing on the intersection of life and faith following in the footsteps of Jesus. For more information, contact Trudy Sheau.
Tuesday Prayer Group
Tuesdays at 7:30 AM
Online
Join us on Zoom for some prayer, connection, and support.
Bible Study
Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Chapel
In-Person & Online

Bell Choir Rehearsal
Thursdays at 6:30 PM
Bell Choir Room
In-Person

Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursdays at 7:30 PM
Choir Room
In-Person

Farmers Market
Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Parking Lot
In-Person
OPENING MAY 27! Established in 2008, this market has a loyal following of residents in the neighborhood who make this market a regular part of their Saturday mornings.
Children's Activities
For more information on activities for children, visit this link or 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.

Newsletter

June 2023

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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