Overbrook
Presbyterian
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Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads
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Upcoming Events

Summer Parking
Starting August 6, 2019
Most of the Lancaster Avenue parking lot will be closed during the stormwater abatement construction in August (click here to learn more about the project). You'll need to use the City Avenue entrance to the parking lot.
Please do not let this prevent you from coming to church. We still will be worshiping.
You are urged to carpool with others from your neighborhood--see the sign up board in the Wistar Morris room--or park at the Overbrook train station and ride shuttle cars to the church, or just walk across the bridge. You can also park on nearby streets. You must leave extra time for parking: don't forget to leave home earlier than usual!
If you are able to drive one of the shuttle cars either before or after church, please sign up here or let Rachel Carnahan know.
The Farmers Market will also be running as normal from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday mornings, so be sure to stop by for farm-fresh produce.
Summer Pickup Handbell Choir
August 21-25, 2019
This opportunity is for new and experienced ringers alike; it involves a few days of rehearsals, then ringing during the service. Here is the schedule:
  • Wednesday, August 21 — Rehearsal, 6:30-7:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 22 — Rehearsal, 6:30-7:30 PM
  • Saturday, August 24 — Rehearsal, 10:00-11:00 AM
  • Sunday, August 25 — Ring in worship!
    • Whether you’ve played bells for years or you’ve never rung a note in your life, this event is for you, and we can all look forward to a great handbell experience. Please join us to celebrate music this summer.
    Mission & Outreach Committee Meeting
    Sunday, August 25, 2019
    12:00 PM
    Please feel free to join us in the Chapel for our next Mission & Outreach Committee meeting.
    Red Cross Blood Drive
    Friday, September 6, 2019
    Save the date for Overbrook’s Red Cross Blood Drive! You can sign up online or during coffee hour.
    Taste of Overbrook Dinner
    Saturday, October 19, 2019
    Save the date! The OPC community will gather once again to to share special dishes from around the world and participate in the auction to raise money for the church programming. Please consider volunteering to help.
    Your Stewardship Committee is asking for donations of items for this year’s Taste of Overbrook auction. This is our premier fundraising effort in the fall. We raised over $7000 last year and have set a goal to raise $8,000 this year. If you have a talent that you can contribute — gardening, sewing, pottery, cooking — we would love to auction off your talent. As well, if your employer, neighbor, or business that you frequent would like to contribute, we’d gladly accept donations. Particularly fun to have in the auction would be a weekend “down the shore” or up in the Poconos at some kind benefactor’s vacation home. Know anybody who would donate? Please contact Laurie Geers with donations.

    Recent Events

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

Music

Since the days of the Old Testament, music has been central to the worship of God. Overbrook has long been known for its excellent music program. Drawing on the talents of both professional and amateur musicians, the goal of our music ministry is to enable everyone to join in the joyful song of God’s praise.

At Overbrook, we love traditional hymns and anthems, but also work to incorporate a diversity of styles as well as music from other cultures and traditions. In all our music, our souls are inspired and uplifted.

Choirs

At Overbrook Presbyterian Church, we offer a variety of opportunities for music-making. To learn more about our choirs, click here.

Organ

Overbrook’s music program is greatly enriched by a magnificent 78-rank Möller pipe organ. First built in 1939, and dedicated by the renowned organist Virgil Fox, it has been carefully maintained and expanded over the years. Today, the music from its 3,777 pipes fills our Sanctuary with a rich and glorious sound that helps us to praise God in majesty. Learn more about the organ here.


Sunday Morning Schedule

Adult Christian Education
9:15 AM - McMillan Chapel
Led by The Rev. Dr. Adam Hearlson, Pastor. Child Care is available in the Nursery.
  • August 25: Genesis 16
Sunday School
On break for summer.
Starts Sept. 15, 2019
Worship
10:30 AM - Sanctuary
The Rev. Dr. Adam Hearlson, Pastor
  • August 25:
    11th Sunday after Pentecost
    • Lectionary: Jeremiah 1:4-10; Hebrews 12:18-29
    • Preaching: Adam Hearlson
    • Lay Leader: Ron Homer
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
Sign up to host a Coffee Hour
For more information please see these instructions or contact Peggy Kaercher at 610-642-2906 or Pat Ogundele at 610-668-1309.

Order of Worship

August 18, 2019

Weekly Events at Overbrook

Junior Choir Rehearsal
On break for summer
Bible Study
Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM - McMillan Chapel
Led by The Rev. Dr. Adam Hearlson, Pastor
  • August 21: Genesis 15
Overbrook Choir Rehearsal
On break for summer
Farmers Market
Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Church Parking Lot
Operated by The Food Trust.

Newsletter

August 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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