Overbrook
Presbyterian
Church
Overbrook Presbyterian Church
The Church at the Crossroads
- Sports and Game Night
Friday, October 20 and 27
6:30 to 9:30 PM - Join us for family fun, food and fellowship. There will be half-court basketball, whiffle ball (maybe) and boardgames. Cost is $5 per family to cover the cost of pizza and drinks.
- A Taste of Overbrook Dinner
Saturday, October 21, 2017
6:00 PM - Join us for a Taste of Overbrook - a delicious dinner featuring lots of international dishes created by volunteers. The menu reflects the diversity of our church - with dishes from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Something for everyone!
- Tickets will be on sale at the door.
- In addition to fantastic food, you will have the opportunity to purchase from the Heavenly Treasures Resale Shop. Click here for more information and pictures of some of the great items that will be for sale.
- High School Youth Group
Sunday, October 22, 2017
5:30 to 7:30 PM - Bring a bag supper if possible (if you can’t bring one, please let Pastor Carolyn know and we’ll have food). Christian Practices Discussion on Music: Bring your favorite song that lifts up a Christian value you live by. It doesn’t have to be a “church” song. Supper and discussion, followed by games and recreation.
- Fall Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, October 28, 2017
9:30 to 11:00 AM - Our Fall Prayer Breakfast will feature wonderful food and fellowship, shared prayer. and activities for children. Guests are welcome. No charge for the meal. Free-will offering will benefit Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Fund.
- Free Movie Showing
Saturday, October 28, 2017
7:30 PM - The Overbrook Green Committee presents An Inconvenient Sequel, a follow-up to the Academy Award-winning An Inconvenient Truth. Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Al Gore, continues his fight traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. If you would like to know more about Overbrook Green Team please contact Jim Stephens or Pastor Bruce Gillette.
- Youth Group Hayride & Bonfire
Saturday, October 28, 2017 - Hayride and bonfire with neighboring youth groups in the later afternoon/evening. More information to follow.
- Choir Concert
Sunday, October 29, 2017
4:00 PM - Join us for Now thank we all our God, a hymn festival celebrating 500 years of the Protestant Reformation with hymns, psalms, and anthems featuring the Overbrook Choir under the direction of Dr. Christopher Gage. Click here for more information.
- OPC Talks…and Walks
Sunday, November 5, 2017
1:00 PM - Faith and War: American Presbyterians and the War for Independence, a lecture by Dr. William Harrison Taylor from Alabama State University at Old Pine Presbyterian Church, 412 Pine Street, Philadelphia. The lecture is offered at no charge. A book signing will be held at the Museum of the American Revolution following the presentation. Museum admission: Adults: $19.00; Seniors: $17.00; Youth 6-17: $12.00; Children under 6: free.
- RPM (retired person’s ministry) Cafe
Friday, November 10, 2017
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Join us in the Chapel for a fine lunch and great fellowship. BYO sandwich…homemade soups, desserts and beverages will be served. RPM Café is a faith and fellowship ministry of OPC. There is no charge for this event. Friends are warmly welcomed.
- The 23rd Annual Overbrook Messiah Sing
Sunday, December 3, 2017
3:00 PM - Mark your calendar!
- OPC Women's Retreat
Saturday, June 2, 2018
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM - The 2nd Annual OPC Women’s Retreat will be on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the IHM Conference Center in Bryn Mawr. This year’s theme will be “Finding Joy” based on the Letter to the Philippians, and our leader will be Pastor Carolyn Gillette. Cost for the day is estimated at $40 per person. Scholarships are available. Please contact Pastor Carolyn, Pastor Bruce Gillette, or Mike Rottinger for more information.
Upcoming Events
Recent Events
Sunday Morning Schedule
- Adult Forum
- 9:15 AM - McMillan Chapel
An engaging discussion on issues of faith and life. - The Bible from Scratch
- 9:15 AM - Williamson Room
An introduction to the New Testament for adults with little or no Bible knowledge. - Junior Choir Rehearsal
- 9:15 AM - Choral Room
- Worship
- 10:30 AM - Sanctuary
The Revs. Bruce & Carolyn Gillette, Co-Pastors - Coffee Hour
- 11:30 AM - Wistar Morris Room
Order of Worship
Weekly Events at Overbrook
- The Bible from Scratch
- Mondays at 7:00 PM - Williamson Room
An introduction to the New Testament for adults with little or no Bible knowledge. - Bible Study
- Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM - McMillan Chapel
Studies the lectionary reading for the following Sunday. - Overbrook Westminster Handbell Choir Rehearsal
- Thursdays at 6:15 PM - Bell Room
- Active Parenting Class
- Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM
- Overbrook Choir Rehearsal
- Thursdays at 7:30 PM - Choral Room
- Farmers Market
- Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Church Parking Lot
Operated by The Food Trust.
