First Day of Spring

Friday, March 20

“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” 

Lady Bird Johnson

Rose Valley Folk Variety Show

8 p.m., Friday, March 20

Bring a munchie to share (beer, wine and snacks included) and sit at the table saved for WPC

Cost – $5 

Meet at the Old Mill (doors open at 7 p.m.)

Lent in Three Minutes

Click here for a reminder about the season

Fifth Sunday in Lent

10 a.m., Sunday, March 22

Bob Kenworthy Preaching

Scripture: Ezekiel 37: 1-14; John 11: 1-7; 17-45

Palm Sunday Pageant Practice

11 a.m., Sunday, March 22

All cast rehearsal (readers and chorus)

Day of Service Interest Meeting

11:15 a.m., Sunday, March 22

Help plan next year’s Day of Service – join us as we begin dreaming together!

Recruit volunteers and table leaders; brainstorm about organizations that WPC could support; discuss items and service projects for 2027

Meet in the Reception Room

Easter Hams

Beginning Sunday, March 22

Have a ham you won’t be cooking? Donate it to the Deacons

Mark it “Deacons” and put it in the church refrigerator 

Continues through Wednesday, April 1

Last Day to Donate Easter Treats

Sunday March 22

Drop individually-wrapped candy, non-sugary snacks (fruit roll-ups, gummies), stickers or other non-edible treats for Easter Egg-stravaganza (Sat, March 28) in the tubs in the narthex/Fellowship Hall

FUSE Spring Community Dinner

6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 24

Enjoy an evening of food, games, conversation and fellowship! Held at Chester Eastside (301 East 9th Street, Chester)

Sponsored by FUSE (Fellowship of Urban Suburban Engagement), a partnership between houses of worship (including WPC), community groups and non-profit organizations in Delaware County and the City of Chester. FUSE members are Christian, Jewish and Muslim; come from different racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and bring a range of cultural traditions to the table to connect with ourselves and our neighbors through our common humanity

Click here for more information

Easter Egg Stuffing

4 p.m., Wednesday, March 25

Help fill the 4,000+ orbs for the Easter Egg-stravaganza

Youth Group Egg Stuffing After Party

4-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 25

Help fill eggs for the Easter Egg-stravaganza, tthen stay after for donuts, games and a devotional about the meaning of Easter

RSVP to Pastor Taylor

State of the Environment

6:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 25

Michael Meloy, a recently-retired environmental lawyer, will discuss the current state of our environment, including climate change, the intersection of energy policy with environmental protection, important regulatory and policy developments that have occurred in the past year and market dynamics such as the proliferation of data centers 

Dessert and coffee – 6:45 p.m.; presentation – 7 p.m.

Easter Flowers

Order lilies, tulips and daffodils in memory/honor of loved ones to decorate the sanctuary

Use the form in the bulletin or click here

Continues through Thursday, March 26

Landscaping Volunteers

Bob and Diane are “retiring” after 15 years of keeping the WPC grounds in tip-top shape. Thanks doesn’t even begin to cover our appreciation. 

Their tasks will now fall to contractors and volunteers. Contractors will handle the leaves and pruning; Louise Rowland will assume responsibility for the flower beds. Polly has graciously agreed to help, but a few more hands would be most welcome on an “as needed basis.”

Like to pitch in? Contact Louise

No longer need your garden equipment? Let her know!

One Great Hour of Sharing

Millions of people around the world lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education and opportunity. The work done through causes supported by OGHS — disaster, hunger, poverty, climate change and immigration/migration and refugees — serves individuals and communities in need, providing people with safety, sustenance and hope. 

Use the pew envelopes or click here

Continues through Sunday, April 5

Hide Easter Eggs

8:30 a.m.

Enjoy donuts, bagels and beverages, then hide the orbs

Helpers of all ages needed!

Rain date – 11:30 a.m., Sunday, March 29

Palm Crosses

9 a.m.

Help make palm crosses to distribute on Palm Sunday. No experience necessary – lessons on the spot!

Meet in the Reception Room

9 a.m. – continental breakfast; 9:45 a.m. – cross making 

Easter Egg-stravaganza

10 a.m.

Kids – hunt for the 3,000+ eggs hidden around our grounds. Start with a short program by Pastor Taylor, then divide into age groups to seek the elusive orbs.

Photo ops with the Easter bunny. Open to children ages 0-11.

Rain date – 1 p.m., Sunday, March 29 

Easter Egg-stravaganza Food Drive

10 a.m., Saturday, March 28

Please bring canned goods/non-perishable items for the Red Wagon, which supports three food pantries

Palm Sunday

10 a.m.

Join as we begin Holy Week together

Through song and the waving of palms, start the journey from Hosanna to “He is Risen” by celebrating Jesus’ kingship and the Triumphal Entry

Palm Sunday Pageant

Part of 10 a.m. service

Tell the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem as the crowd cried out Hosanna!ers and chorus)

Palm Sunday Childcare

Following the pageant, all children should go to the Reception Room for activities including a Palm Sunday movie, coloring page and snacks

Concerts for a Cause

3 p.m., Sunday, March 29

Enjoy an afternoon of music featuring Corinna Brueckner (mezzo), Elisa Muzzillo (flute) and Lee Hagon (piano) performing “The Deepest Desire” by Jake Heggie and works from Mozart to Brahms to Mouquet

Suggested donation of $15 benefits Project W, committed to enhancing and improving the quality of life for women and families in Delaware County through collective giving by women

Maundy Thursday Service

7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 2

Experience a moving, candlelight journey through a first-century Seder as we trace the steps of the Last Supper from the Temple to the Upper Room. Through Scripture, song and Communion, we will discover how Jesus transformed ancient traditions into a New Covenant of grace. 

Good Friday Service

7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 3

Enter the deepening shadows of a formal Tenebrae service, where sacred music and ancient liturgy lead us to the foot of the cross. Witness the power of the Passion through soaring solos and silent reflection as we experience the weight and wonder of Christ’s sacrifice for us. 

Outdoor Service

8 a.m.

Celebrate the Resurrection in the courtyard amidst the beauty of nature. With acoustic guitar, classic hymns and the Word, experience the timeless joy of the empty tomb.

Pastor Taylor preaching

Indoor Service

10 a.m.

Proclaim the triumph of the Resurrection in a majestic, music-filled service in the Sanctuary. Join us for a joyous celebration of the empty tomb through our most beloved hymns, stirring Scripture and the enduring power of the Risen Christ.

Pastor Taylor preaching

Easter Egg Hunt

11 a.m.

Open to children ages birth-11

Office and Staff Hours

Main Office 

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mon. – Fri. 

Pastor Taylor and staff – please email to contact

Fill the Red Wagon

WPC supports Chester Eastside, LifeWerks and Media Food Bank