Overbrook
Presbyterian
Church

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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Worship

Sunday Mornings

Worship is the center of our life together as a community of faith. We gather each Sunday morning in our beautiful Sanctuary to praise God in music and song, to hear God’s Word in scripture and proclamation, to offer ourselves and our gifts to God, and to pray for our needs and the needs of the world. Worship services at Overbrook are rooted in liturgical tradition, as we gather around the symbols of water and word, bread and cup. We strive to worship in a way that extends hospitality, allows room for mystery, and engages both mind and spirit alike. We observe the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost, with special services on Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and during Holy Week.

Sermons

Proclamation of the Word of God is an important part of worship. Preaching at Overbrook generally follows the Revised Common Lectionary, a three-year cycle of readings which is now used by most mainline denominations. We value thoughtful, imaginative sermons that invite us into the Scriptures, and help us to understand our stories in light of God’s Story.

Sacraments

Presbyterians observe two sacraments. Communion is usually celebrated on the first Sunday of each month, and on major feast days such as Easter and Christmas Eve. At Overbrook, all God’s people are welcome to the table, where we are nourished with the bread of life. Baptism is a sign of our incorporation into God’s family. Baptisms are celebrated several times a year during the Sunday morning service. Please contact the church if you are interested in having your child baptized.

Children and Youth in Worship

Worship is for all of God’s people, so children of any age are always welcome in the worship service. Children and youth participate in the service in a variety of ways. Older children and youth serve each week as acolytes, lighting the candles at the beginning of the service. Each Sunday, there is a “Biblical Storytelling” during the service, when children are invited to sit on the chancel steps for a short lesson. The Overbrook Junior Choir sings in the worship service periodically during the school year. Throughout the year, special services and events are held for children and youth, such as Confirmation in the Spring, and a Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve. Special worship kits are also available each week at the entrance to the Sanctuary, to help children better engage in worship.

Childcare

If children become restless during the service, childcare for infants and toddlers is provided each week in the Nursery. The Nursery is supervised by a staff of paid caregivers and volunteers. Note: The Nursery at Penn Wynne is located downstairs.

Accessibility

Note: While we are worshipping at Penn Wynn Presbyterian, accessibility is limited since all the entrances have multiple steps. If you are not able to join us in person, please join us for worship online.

The first floor of our building is accessible to those needing wheelchairs and assistive devices. There is a ramped entrance to the building from the parking lot and a ramp to the sanctuary. Large-print bulletins are available to those who need them. Gluten-free communion wafers are also available as an option when Communion is celebrated. Please ask one of the ushers if you need any special accommodations.

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.

Newsletter

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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