Overbrook
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Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads
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Worship Services

Sundays at 11:00 AM
Penn Wynne Presbyterian Church
130 Haverford Rd
Wynnewood, PA, 19096
Order of Worship
Join us for Fellowship Hour following worship.

Gatherings

Walking with Spirit
Tuesday, June 24
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
(weather permitting)
Merion Botanical Park
100 Merion Road
Merion, PA
All are welcome to enjoy a leisurely nature walk along the Merion Botanical Park trail, followed by a picnic brunch on the OPC lawn. The walk will begin at the trailhead at the Merion Septa Station, where parking is available. The trail is accessible for all; benches line the path. After the walk, all are invited to OPC for a picnic brunch. Food will be provided...and possibly music!
WePAC Tidy-Up Tuesdays
Tuesdays in June & July
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
On Tuesdays June 24, July 1, 8, 15 and 22 WePAC will be reorganizing the library at WC Bryant Elementary. If you'd like to help, contact Janet Bowker for more information.
Books Through Bars
Saturday, July 5
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Come find out what the merry pickers and packers who go to Books Through Bars already know. Contact Janet Bowker for more information.
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Church Staff: Music Director

Dr. Christopher Gage

Christopher Gage

The Music Director of Overbrook Presbyterian Church is Dr. Christopher Gage. As Music Director, he not only plays the organ, but also leads the Overbrook Choir, the Overbrook Junior Choir, and the Overbrook Westminster Handbell Choir.

Chris has earned praise for his style of organ playing, especially his convincing interpretations of the music of the North German Baroque, at home and abroad—recent performances include those in Kansas City, Missouri; Providence, Rhode Island; and Groningen, the Netherlands. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in organ performance from the University of Kansas in 2016, and his past teachers include Michael Bauer, James Higdon, David Higgs, William Porter, and David Herman.

A strong advocate of keyboard pedagogy, Chris has taught music theory at the collegiate level at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, and University of Kansas. As he pursues a Doctor of Philosophy degree in music theory, his research focuses on keyboard repertoire, technique, and pedagogy before 1700.

In addition to his stellar organ skills and teaching background, Chris brings a wealth of church music and choral skills to Overbrook Presbyterian, too.  He has served as Director of Music at Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church in Rochester, NY and organist-choirmaster at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Leavenworth, KS.  He also completed an internship in church music with a concentration in children's choirs and teaching handbells at Newark United Methodist Church in Delaware.

Aside from playing organ, he enjoys cooking, baking, and watching old sitcoms, although he will deny having seen every episode of The Golden Girls.

Donation Opportunities

  • OPC Fire Rebuilding Fund
  • Narberth Community Theatre
  • Sponsor chancel flowers
  • Giving instructions, 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 Pastor, Adam Hearlson, our Deacons or office.

Recurring Gatherings

Adult Forum
Select Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
On Zoom
Centering Prayer
Wednesdays at 9:30 AM
OPC Office
Bible Study
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
OPC Office
Choir Rehearsal
Thursdays at 7:30 PM
We are rehearsing in the gold preschool room of Overbrook Presbyterian Church. All are welcome, regardless of experience or skill level. For more information, contact Chris Gage.
Monthly Youth Group
First Fridays at 5:30 PM
Calling all youth in 6th through 12th grades...Join us on the first Friday of every month for fellowship and fun. Contact youth@overbrookpresb.org with any questions.

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June 2025

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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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