Bring the Kids

The upper parking lot will be filled with cars/trucks/SUVs decked out for Halloween with treats galore 

Host a Trunk

Sign up to include your trunk and treats (prizes for best decorated!)

Church lot opens at 2 p.m. for set up

Click here to register

Rain or Shine

In Fellowship Hall if raining

Donate Food

Bring non-perishable food items to support the Red Wagon

Sprouts Game Night

6 p.m., Friday, October 3

Play wild and wacky games all over the WPC campus, ending with a Bible lesson and song

Dinner included

Open to children grades K-5

Click here to register – send the link to your friends!

World Communion Sunday

10 a.m., Sunday, Ovtober 5

Pastor Taylor Preaching

Scripture: Luke 24:28-35; Revelation 19: 6-10

Happy October Birthday

Happy Birthday, October friends

Enjoy this bagpipe version with our words:

Happy Birthday to You,

We give thanks for your life;

We give thanks for your presence here,

We Give Thanks to God for You.

Online Directory Info

11 a.m., Sunday, October 5

Want to learn how to easily update your picture or info in the secure online WPC directory?

Visit the table in Fellowship Hall for one-on-one help to access the directory from your phone/laptop and change your picture/contact info. Up-to-date info and pictures of our church family will help our next pastor get to know us better. 

Kids Café

11 a.m., Sunday, October 5

Kids – meet Pastor Taylor and Miss Lee in the choir room for songs, games and refreshments

Open to kids 4-11

Donate Treats

Leave wrapped candy, non-sugary snacks (fruit roll-ups, gummies, raisins, popcorn), stickers or other non-edible treats in the tubs in the narthex/Fellowship Hall

Eighth Annual Socktober

Beginning Sunday, October 5

New, wrapped (original packaging) men’s, women’s and children’s socks

Look for Sock Drive containers in the Narthex and near the main office

Adult socks benefit Savage Sisters;  kids’ socks benefit Chester Eastside 

Continues through Sunday, October 26

W.O.W. (Women of Wallingford)

7 p.m., Wednesday, October 8

Join for refreshments and a lesson led by Chris

Annual Giving Campaign

Through week two, we have received 31 pledges totaling $133,044

Pledges represent approximately two-thirds of our annual budget and provide the confidence we will continue to be the exciting, growing church we have become thanks to everyone’s open hands and open hearts

Register your pledge using the pledge card, Church Center app or click here

Critical Food Bank Needs in Delaware County

All food banks across our region have been forced to limit their distribution to the needy. Food supply has been curtailed from government sources until at least November, requiring pantries to purchase food locally at retail prices. In response, Session voted to contribute an additional $2,000 to Chester Eastside, Inc. to purchase perishable items (milk, eggs, butter, cheese and frozen meats). Fortunately, perishable produce is available locally and can be purchased at reasonable prices.

What can we do as a congregation? Pray that God will provide and continue to contribute to the Red Wagon all the non-perishables and personal items we can. That will allow the money raised by the current efforts to be concentrated on the purchase of short-supplied perishable items until normal supply is restored.

Mission and Service Committee

Breakfast Club

10 a.m., Sunday, October 12

Breakfast, games, discussion and fellowship

Open to grades 6-12

Meet in the Youth Room

Click here for the Breakfast Club schedule

Recycle/Reuse Drive

Beginning Sunday, October 12

Have some extra new/gently used kid’s toys and trinkets? Place them in (or take them from) the baskets in the Narthex and hallway near the fidget toys. It’s a great way to reduce waste and spend less on new items and a fun way to keep them circulating.

The list includes:

Fidget toys

Keychains

Novelty pencils/erasers

Crayons

Squishies

Birthday party bag trinkets

Small notebooks

Stickers

Slap bracelets

Other small kid-friendly items

Prime Time

noon, Tuesday, October 14

WPC’s Congregational Wellness Nurse Cyndi Lacroix will talk about “What is a Congregational Wellness Nurse compared to a Parish Nurse” and what ten years of practicing has brought to her life and the life of WPC

noon – lunch

12:30 p.m. – program

Celebratory Concert for Pastor François and Cyndi

3 p.m., Sunday, October 19

Delight in a celebratory concert featuring our staff members and Chancel Choir performing songs dedicated to François and Cyndi and special solos by François

Catered Reception

4:30 p.m., Sunday, October 19

Following the concert, enjoy a catered reception in Fellowship Hall and the Reception Room

To RSVP, email/call Church Administrator Nathan Gibson (610-566-1644, ext 2) by Monday, October 13

Kids Movie and Craft Night

3 p.m., Sunday, October 19

Watch “The Prince of Egypt,” have playground time and make crafts to take home

Dinner included

Open to ages 4-11

In conjunction with the concert and reception

Click here to register

WPC Day of Service Planning Day

10 a.m., Monday, October 20

Help plan the WPC Day of Service (Monday, January 19) by offering suggestions for outreach organizations and projects

An intergenerational event – all ages welcome

Lunch provided 

Click here for more info

WPC Day of Service

For the WPC Day of Service (Monday, January 19), the Abilities Initiative is exploring ways to provide children in our community with hygiene products and snacks

Sometimes larger companies are eager to partner in this kind of effort, but are easiest to reach through personal connections 

If you or someone you know works for a company that might be willing to donate, we would be grateful if you would alert us. Please contact Michelle or Shirley so they can follow up.

Blood Drive

2-7 p.m., Wednesday, October 22

If you are an eligible type O, B- or A- donor, consider making a Power Red donation (donate two units of red blood cells during one donation)

To schedule an appointment – click here or call 1-800-REDCROSS 

Reformation Sunday (Pastor François’ Last Sunday)

10 a.m., Sunday, October 26

Recognize Pastor François and Cyndi’s shared ministry during the worship service

Special Farewell Coffee Hour

11 a.m., Sunday, October 26

Join in wishing Pastor Francois and Cyndi the best in the new season of their lives

There will be a basket for cards (or you may send them to the church office)

Youth Group Trunk or Treat Trunk and After Party

2 p.m., Saturday, October 25

Come in costume to decorate the youth trunk

Stay for the after party

Office and Staff Hours

Main Office 

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mon. – Fri. 

Pastors – please email to contact

Fill the Red Wagon

WPC supports Chester Eastside, LifeWerks and Media Food Bank