Overbrook
Presbyterian
Church

Overbrook Presbyterian Church

The Church at the Crossroads
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Online Worship

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.

Weekly Online 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.
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.

Tunes of Overbrook Dedications

Thank you to everyone who has donated to our 2020 Tunes of Overbrook fundraising. Below are the dedications we've received with some of those donations:

  • To all the wonderful people in our congregation
  • In honor of Leonard Robbins
  • In memory of Jane Krumrine
  • To my OPC and its loving congregation
  • In memory of my mother, Lottie Ruthel Carroll, and my sister, Agnes Ruth Haley. May their souls rest in peace and in God’s house.
  • In memory of Jane Krumrine
  • In honor of Mike Rottinger
  • In memory of Mary VandenBerge
  • In honor of David McMillan and Dennis Elwell
  • Davorka Sabljak
  • For our beloved “Grand Sally” who joined her God in heaven last month, we celebrate and honor your life!
  • In memory of Sherry Shackelford
  • In memory of Karol Sample
  • The property committee for the roof over our heads
  • To OPCs musical stars
  • In honor of Gwen & Robert Harden and Geri O’Hara
  • In appreciation of my adopted Overbrook community & the support during my recent surgery. ~Susan Leach
  • In honor of all the musicians in this congregation -- thank you!
  • To the great pie bakers and eaters (including Grandma Lyman and Gene Ingram)
  • To the youth of OPC
  • For Adam's lifechanging sermons
  • In celebration of Overbrook energy! Thanks be to God!
  • The Stewardship Committee
  • Adam & fam - Thanks!
  • Keedra for organizing the Tunes of Overbrook
  • My mother, Peggy VanAntwerp
  • To the OPC Comminuty. Thank you for always being a steady and welcoming place for everyone.
  • For Dick & Judy Williamson
  • In memory of our mother Cecelia J. McGhee
  • Elsie Peoples
  • To the OPC Community. Thank you for always being a steady and welcoming place for everyone.
  • In honor of Gloria Justin and Susy Brandt and their 70 years of membership!
  • To all the wonderful people in our congregation
  • In memory of our mother, Cecelia J. McGhee
  • For Dick & Judy Williamson
  • Elsie Peoples
  • In memory of Phyllis Watson
  • In honor of Bonnie Miller for all her work she has done acquiring donations for the Taste of Overbrook over the years
  • In honor of the Emergency Fund Committee
  • In honor of the Deacons
  • In honor of the church staff: Carol, Lisa and Leonard for all they do
  • Dedicated to the cloud of witnesses here at OPC
  • In memory of Judy’s mother Eleanor Moroz and her PA Dutch apple tarts
  • In honor of my Mom & Dad, who both love pie
  • With gratitude for the dear friends I have made through Overbrook: your support and love means the world to me.
  • In honor of Nathan & Hannah who don't really love pie but I love them!
  • Everyone that showed up for the Thursday outdoor vigil
  • Louise Porter, mother of Louis De Vaughn
  • Elliot Hearlson
  • Eamon Hearlson
  • Christy Hearlson
  • Adam Hearlson
  • Adam’s mom, Dianne O’Healy
  • For Patrick and Dianne, who give the gift of their presence and their generosity from across the continent.
  • In honor of Anthony Carrella and his incredible ministry to the young people of Overbrook.
  • To Iris with thanks for all the beautiful music.
  • In memory of Annie Geers
  • In honor of Nancy Gilhool
  • Andrew Winters Baker
  • For my OPC guardian angel, Sharon Parker
  • For creative Anthony Carrella, whose creativity brightens my Sundays!
  • In honor of Peg Papsch
  • Nancy Gilhool
  • In memory of James Winkler - he loved pie, but it was the only sweet he cared for
  • Bernice Evans & Elmer Evans
  • Jerry Sainsbery
  • In Honor of Gloria Justin. She was so lovely and welcoming when we first started attending.
  • In grateful recognition for the past, present, and future ministry of Christian Education at Overbrook Presbyterian Church, with many thanks for the work of Cheryl Davis, Jason Duckworth, Suchita Fiorillo, Sabrina Johnson, Becky Lazo, Sharon Parker, Carol Rozmiarek, Davorka Sabljak, Phillip and Trudy Sheau, Kadie Whalen, Judy Williamson, and the many others who are not listed, but whose help has been instrumental.
  • For Mom/Nona, a.k.a, Pat Ogundele for her love and service to our family & community
  • In memory of my father-in-law John C. May, Sr. and my grandmother, Simone Barthe
  • To the Hunters, for all the love and care they bring to our community
  • Leonard Sloan
  • Gary Ingram loved pie
  • Elizabeth Mendoza and Rev. Thom Lank
  • Honoring Sharon Parker for all her dedication, love and support for our congregation. Thank you!
  • In honor of Chris and his music ministry
  • In honor of Olga Hoggard. Love, The KD Crew
  • Pie for Elliot and Eamon
  • In honor of our daughters, Edith and Alice. May they know they are beloved by God and that they belong.
  • Sharon Parker for her untiring dedication
  • To the deacons, the errands ministry and the prayer and care baggers.
  • To Myra Radziul, a saint of OPC, who helped show us the path to diversity.
  • In honor of Sharon Parker
  • In honor of Gloria Justin, the sweetest lady with an encyclopedic memory of the last century (she met soldiers from the Civil War!) who loves Overbrook Presbyterian Church.
  • In memory of Brenda Gavin, who was such a wonderful part of the holidays at Overbrook.
  • In appreciation of Carol Rozmiarek, who makes every event, project and service run smoothly at Overbrook.
  • In memory of my mom, Lee Yielding, who made her famous apple pie for us every Thanksgiving.
  • In memory of my dad, Lemone Yielding, who loved my mom’s apple pie, and when it was available, even ate it for breakfast.
  • In honor of Adam and Christy, whose love and support of this church and of each other have inspired us all in this difficult time.
  • Magealene Brabham
  • Marjorie Berwager
  • In honor of Leonard Robbins
  • In memory of John MacMurray
  • Mission & Outreach Committee
  • To Jane Rozmiarek, who makes the best pie crust.
  • In memory of our beloved Chad who loved pumpkin pie. You are always in our heart.
  • A piece of pie for Papa Patrick
  • To our lovely and talented Christy, you deserve some pie, love Gaga and Papa
  • We know how much Adam loves a piece of pie! Much love from CA
  • To Davorka Sabljak, the heart and soul of OPC's card ministry
  • To Elliot who never turns down a piece of pie, love Gaga and Papa
  • For Eamon who loves pie!!
  • To Rachel and Lillian Carnahan
  • To goodness in the world
  • To Lillian Carnahan, my mother, and Sara Nelson, her mother. My role models in Faith and Life.
  • Musicians of OPC--Chris, Matt, Toffer, Andrea
  • In memory of my parents, Laura and John Wilkerson, who led me to join this wonderful congregation in the '70's. To all who made me and my family feel at home and welcome I say, 'thank you'.
  • To Tali, Cana, Naaman, Lucy and Amanda Duckworth…grandchildren are even better than pie!
  • to Carol for connecting all of us on Sunday mornings
  • to Nickie Stokes
  • to Elizabeth Mendoza, who made me feel so welcome when I was brand new at church
  • to Annie Geers
  • with thanks to Stephanie Morris for service as treasurer
  • with thanks to Sara Davis for your service as Clerk of Session
  • with thanks to Will Schick for service on Session
  • with thanks to Lainie Blodgett for your work with Session
  • with thanks to Artia Benjamin for your service with Session
  • with thanks to Karen Wong for service on Session
  • with thanks to Elizabeth Mendoza for service on Session
  • with thanks to Kevin Davis for service on Session
  • with thanks to Aimerie Scherluebbe for service on Session
  • with thanks to Deb Rottinger for service on Session
  • with thanks to Bob Hardin for service on Session
  • with thanks to Eileen Wiggins for service on Session
  • with thanks to Rachel Carnahan for service on Session
  • with thanks to Elizabeth Cosgriff for service on Session
  • with thanks to Becky Lazo for service on Session
  • with thanks to Richard Owens for serving on Session
  • with thanks to Herb Brabham for serving on Session
  • with thanks to Larry McGhee for his service on Session
  • To all the women at OPC that have made me feel so welcomed.
  • I would like to dedicate my pieces to Ms Edna Reddick and Ms Michele Jones, two women who dedicated their lives to serving the children and families of Southwest Philadelphia.
  • I have bought a piece of pie in honor of Hannah Lazo, who is about to be confirmed, in honor of the beautiful spirit of honesty, kindness, and intellectual curiosity she shares with this community. May her whole life be blessed and a blessing.

Tunes of Overbrook Dedications

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 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.

How to Make a Difference

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.

Order of Worship

January 24, 2021

Newsletters

December 2020
Retired Person's Ministry Newsletter - Sept 2020

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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