Children & Youth
Overbrook Presbyterian Church offers a safe, nurturing environment where children and youth can learn about God and grow in their Christian faith.
Child Protection Policy
Overbrook Presbyterian Church is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all children and youth entrusted to our care. In accordance with Pennsylvania State law and the policies of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, all those volunteering to work with children are subject to a screening process, which includes a check of criminal records and child abuse records. Contact our pastor for more information about the policies and the process for volunteering.
Children and Youth in Worship
Worship is for all of God’s people and all children are welcome in the worship service. Children and youth participate in the service in a variety of ways. Older children and youth serve weekly as acolytes and periodically assist as ushers and lay leaders. Special worship kits are also available each week at the entrance to the Sanctuary, to help children better engage in worship.
During Sunday worship, there is a Time with Children when children are invited to sit on the chancel steps for a short message led by the Pastor or Director of Children and Family Ministry. Overbrook Junior Choir sings in the worship service each month during the school year. Throughout the year, special services and events include a Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve.
Sunday School & Nursery
Sunday School is offered each Sunday from September through May. Following the Time with Children, our younger students (Pre-K to Grade 5) leave worship for Sunday School.
Worship-time child care is also provided for infants and toddlers in the Nursery. During the summer, children up through Grade 2 may leave worship following the Time with Children for child care in the Nursery.
Infants and toddlers are cared for by paid, professional caregivers.
During this time of COVID, our Sunday School offerings for ages Pre-K through Grade 5 are remaining flexible to meet the needs and comfort of our children and their families. These offerings have included online Sunday School, outdoor Sunday School, and video story times. If you'd like to be kept up-to-date on Sunday School and other offerings for children and families, please contact our office to be added to our email mailing list.
OPC Youth
Monthly fellowship and service activities are planned for middle and high school youth by Pastor Adam and a team of parent volunteers. Please contact our office to be added to our email mailing list and to receive updates on upcoming youth activities.
Seasonal Activities
Each summer, Vacation Bible School draws children from the congregation and the community for a time of faith-based arts & crafts, music, and fellowship. On Christmas Eve, the children and youth participate in a Christmas pageant in the Sanctuary. Another beloved Christmas Eve tradition at Overbrook is the decoration of gingerbread houses. In the Spring, children enjoy Easter activities on the lawn.
Overbrook Junior Choir
NOTE: Junior Choir is temporarily suspended due to COVID.
The Overbrook Junior Choir is a choir for children ages 7-12. During the school year, it sings monthly in worship, and often presents a musical or cantata in the spring. The emphasis of the choir is not just on performance, but is intended to be a growth experience that blends music, the Bible, the history of the church, multiculturalism, and fun. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings at 5:15 PM, September to May, in the Choral Room on the first floor.
