Overbrook
Presbyterian
Church

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 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.

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.

Visiting Us

Visitors are always welcome at Overbrook Presbyterian Church. Come join us for worship, or for any of our programs or activities. We would love to meet you, and get to know you.

Directions

Overbrook is located in the city of Philadelphia at the intersection of City and Lancaster Avenues (Routes 1 and 30), at 6376 City Avenue. It is easily accessible from the Schuylkill Expressway (3.5 miles), and from the Blue Route (6.5 miles on Route 1, or 6.9 miles on Route 30). The church is just one block west of the Overbrook SEPTA Station, served by Regional Rail.

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Parking

Overbrook has a large parking lot adjacent to the church, with space for about 80 vehicles. In addition, some on-street parking is available on Lancaster Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets.

Accessibility

Our entire first floor—including Sanctuary, Chapel, Fellowship Hall, Wistar Morris Room, Williamson Room, Choral Room, Church Office, Kitchen, and restrooms—is fully accessible to those in wheelchairs, thanks to a ramp on the Lancaster Avenue side of the building, and a wheelchair lift at the Chapel entrance. Several parking spaces close to the entrance are designated for those with handicap permits.

Childcare

Childcare for infants and toddlers is provided on Sunday mornings in the Nursery, located on the main floor near the front entrance to the Sanctuary. The Nursery is supervised by a staff of paid care-givers and volunteers.

Building Map

Click here to view or download a map of the church building.

Tunes of Overbrook Dedications

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.

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.