First Day of Winter

Sunday, December 21

“If winter comes, can spring be far behind?”

– Percy Bysshe Shelley

Advent in Two Minutes

Click here for a reminder about the season

Fourth Sunday of Advent

10 a.m., Sunday, December 21

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-45

Christmas Pageant

10 a.m., Sunday, December 21

Join us in telling the story of the Fourth Wise Man, based on the book by Henry Van Dyke

Presented as part of the worship service

No Child Care

10 a.m., Sunday, December 21

We will not provide childcare (Nursery or Sunday School) so children can enjoy the family-friendly service

Last Chance for Christ Market

11 p.m., Sunday, December 21

Bring cash, check or card to purchase those last-minute meaningful alternatives to traditional gifts

Click here for brochure

Last Day for Ham Donations

Sunday, December 21

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

Mark it “Deacons” and place in the church refrigerator

Christmas Joy Offering

Support Presbyterian church workers and their families in their time of need and leadership development and education for communities of color at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges

Christmas Break

Wednesday, December 24 – Friday, January 2

Church office closed

Staff available by phone or email

4 p.m.

Service of Lessons and Carols

A casual, family-friendly service of lessons and carols, children’s message/interactive activity and lighting the Advent wreath

Featuring the Wallingford Winds, Bell Choir and Chapel Ringers

8 p.m.

Candlelight Service

A traditional service of Bible readings, sermon, carols and anthems by our soloists and Chancel Choir, ending with “Silent Night” sung by candlelight

Pastor Taylor will preach on “The View from the Manger: The Christ Child’s Perspective”

Merry Christmas

Thursday, December 25

First Sunday after Christmas

10 a.m., Sunday, December 28

A casual service including a carol sing

Child Care

10 a.m., Sunday, December 28

Nursery (12 months – Pre-K) will be open

There is no Sunday School

Chancel Flowers 2026

The sign-up board for sponsoring Chancel Flowers in 2026 is posted in Fellowship Hall. Sign your name and the dedication you would like printed in the bulletin.

Suggested donation – $50

Payments will be collected at the beginning of each month – the church office will reach out with a reminder as your month nears

Annual Giving Campaign

Through week 13, we have received 74 pledges totaling $359,764

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

Offering Envelopes

If you requested offering envelopes for 2026, pick them up in Fellowship Hall

Dear Friends,

As winter approaches, we want you to be prepared with information regarding possible church closings.

Should inclement weather be predicted and the decision made to cancel the Sunday morning service, you will be advised by 8 a.m. via email and posts on the church Facebook and Instagram pages. We encourage you to visit our WPC YouTube page and watch a previous service – all are worth a second look!

If we are having worship but you are concerned about the driving conditions, please attend only if you feel comfortable traveling. Your safety is our priority!

Blessings and be safe, friends!

Warmly, Pastor Taylor and your WPC Family

Sunday School Resumes

10 a.m., Sunday, January 4

Nursery (12 months – Pre-K) and grades K-6

Kids Café

10 a.m., Sunday, January 4

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

Open to kids 4-11

Staff Planning Day

Monday, January 5

Pastor Taylor, Lee, Nathan and Leslie will spend the day looking ahead to the spring

Church Office Closed

Monday, January 5

Staff Planning Day

Church Office Reopens

Tuesday, January 6

The staff is back from winter break – thanks for the opportunity to re-charge for the New Year

Phil La Borie Art Show Opening

4 p.m., Saturday, January 10

Plan to attend the official opening of Phil’s one-man art show, “The Land of the Giants,” at Swarthmore Borough Hall (121 Park Avenue)

Light refreshments will be served

Sponsored by Swarthmore Friends of the Arts

Continues through Friday, January 30

Sprouts Mural Making Night

5 p.m., Friday, January 9

Help create our very own children’s mural on large canvases to hang in the Sanctuary

Play games, eat dinner and end with a devotional Bible Story and song

Open to children grades K-5

Click here to register (and send the link to friends to register, too)

Click here for the Sprouts spring schedule

Sprouts Pizza Volunteers

Second Friday of the Month, beginning Friday, January 9

Offer dinner for the Sprouts by providing four large plain cheese pizzas

Have them delivered/drop them off in the WPC kitchen around 4:45 p.m.

Click here for details and to register

Breakfast Club

10 a.m., Sunday, January 11

Breakfast, games, discussion and fellowship

Open to grades 6-12

Meet in the Youth Room

Shampoo

Through Wednesday, December 31

Full-size bottles of shampoo

Place in bin outside the church office 

Least Coin (Loose Change)

Through mid-January

Look for the water jug in the Narthex (before church) and Fellowship Hall (during coffee hour) to deposit your “least coins” (loose change)

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