Advent in Two Minutes

Click here for a reminder about the season

First Sunday of Advent

10 a.m., Sunday, November 30

Roger Demos Preaching

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 17:25-26

Part of “The Pulpit Belongs to us All: Views from the Pews”

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

Last Day for Giving Tree/Angel Tree Tags

Sunday, November 30

Take a tag from the tree in the Narthex or Fellowship Hall

Click here for details

Return unwrapped gifts and gift cards on or by Sunday, December 7

Christ Market Opens

11 p.m., Sunday, November 30

Meaningful alternatives to traditional gifts that raise awareness of the needs of others and funds to support those needs

Choose among local, national and international organizations or give a lump sum to be distributed among all the groups. Mission and Service will match all gifts to a total of $5,000.

Shop in person after worship or drop forms in the church office

Continues Sundays through December 21

Click here for brochure

Christmas Pageant Practice

11:15 a.m., Sunday, November 30

Costumes/run through script and songs

Last Day to Donate Toothbrushes and Toothpaste

Sunday, November 30

Full-size tubes of toothpaste and individually-wrapped toothbrushes

Place in bin outside the church office 

Movement for Wellness: Fostering Self and Community Care

7 p.m., Wednesday, December 3 (note change)

Nalini Prakash, PhD, BC-DMT, CMA, an Assistant Professor in the Creative Arts Therapies Department at Drexel University, will talk about the impact of dance/movement therapy on empathy, peer relationships and cultural self-efficacy. Her presentation will be an interactive session using dance and movement therapy, with everyone welcome to participate regardless of their ability or mobility level.

Dessert and coffee – 7 p.m.; talk – 7:15 p.m.

Christmas Poinsettias

Decorate the sanctuary in honor/memory of loved ones

Click here for order form

Deadline – Monday, Dec. 8

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 nine, 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

Fall Cleanup

9 a.m., Saturday, December 6

We need as many hands on deck as possible to help tidy up our grounds

The main task will be raking leaves

Please bring your own tools

Second Sunday of Advent

10 a.m., Sunday, December 7

Light the candle of peace

Christ Market Opens

11 p.m., Sunday, November 30

Meaningful alternatives to traditional gifts that raise awareness of the needs of others and funds to support those needs

Shop in person after worship or drop forms in the church office

Continues Sundays through December 21

Click here for brochure

Giving Tree/Angel Tree Tags

Sunday, December 7

Last day to return gifts/gift cards

Christmas Pageant Practice

11:15 a.m., Sunday, November 30

Costumes/run through script and songs

Advent Open House

4:30-6 p.m., Sunday, December 7

An event for all ages!

Start the season with crafts, carols and a cup of (age-appropriate) cheer

Kids – make Advent/Christmas decorations, listen to a holiday story and munch on snacks

Adults – chat with friends while enjoying a glass of wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage and tasty bites

Everyone – end the evening singing holiday songs and carols

Advent Open House Appetizers

Have a family favorite appetizer, snack or beverage of choice you’d like to share?

Bring it for the nosh table

Advent Open House Shampoo Donations

Please bring a full-size bottle of shampoo (or make a monetary donation) in exchange for the opportunity to receive a Trader Joe’s gift bag

Benefits WPC’s Day of Service (Monday, January 19)

Youth Group Advent Open House and After Party

4:30 p.m., Sunday, December 7

Help with crafts and stay after for the Youth Group Christmas Party

Click here to register

Advent Open House Helpers

Sunday, December 7

Helpers are needed for all phases – setup, crafters and cleanup 

To volunteer – click here or sign up in Fellowship Hall

Prime Time

noon, Tuesday, December 9

Award-winning professional photographer Robert Wood will talk about his more than 45 years of experience capturing landscapes, weddings, families and life’s most meaningful moments. His focus will be on how to take better pictures using light, composition and storytelling.

noon – lunch; 12:30 p.m. – program

WOW Christmas Dinner

6 p.m., Wednesday, December 10

Women of Wallingford – join for our annual holiday event

We will provide the main course and beverages

Please bring an appetizer, salad, side or dessert

End with the Christmas story and carols

Media Chamber Chorale Concert

7:30 p.m., Friday, December 12

3 p.m., Saturday, December 13

Enjoy “Strike the Harp and Join the Chorus – Holiday Music from Around the World to Lift your Spirits”

Held at WPC

Click here for tickets

Shampoo

Beginning Monday, December 1

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