Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

10 a.m., Sunday, August 30

Pastor David Preaching

“Blackberries at the Burning Bush”

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-6; Exodus 3:1-8a, 9-12

The final Sunday in our “Gather, Grow, Go” series. Walk with Moses to Horeb, the mountain of God, but stop picking blackberries – the bush is on fire and you’re standing on holy ground.

Summer Sunday School

Sunday, August 30

Kids – watch “The Chosen Ones” in the Reception Room (following a Time with Young Disciples)

Open to children 12 months – 11 years

Sunday School Pre-registration

Skip the lines on Rally Day (Sunday, September 13) by registering your children now. Pre-registering helps our teams prepare their class curricula and rosters to start the year.

Click here to register

Belize Presentation

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

Join Pastor Taylor, Kelly and Shane as they present photos, a video and their impressions of the mission trip to Belize with Paoli Pres

Meet in the Reception Room

Belize Trip Thank You

Pastor Taylor, Kelly and Shane are so thankful for your support as they joined the mission trip with Paoli Pres to Belize 

Click here to read their note

Last Day of Summer Coffee Hour

Sunday, August 30

Like to help host coffee hour?

If it’s your first time, we’ll pair you with a “Coffee Hour Pro” who knows the ropes

Last Day for Mini Summer Drive

Sunday, August 30

After last year’s successful first run, the Abilities Initiative is asking for the following suggested items for the 2027 event:

Crayons/pens/pencils/small notepads

Combs/brushes/hair ties

Deodorant/disposable razors (men’s and women’s)

Place items in the donation bin outside the church office

Church Leader/Volunteer Training

7:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 2

To protect our church, staff and everyone in our church community, WPC has adopted a Policy Manual that covers (among other things) discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct

This is the third of four possible dates (see final time/date below) for mandatory training of all church leaders

Vases

Have any small vases you could give to the Deacons?

They need them to deliver the Chancel flowers each Sunday to members and friends.

Leave them in the kitchen

Have you received flowers?

If possible, please consider returning the vase to the kitchen

Container Watering

May – September

Pick a week – it just takes 15 minutes, twice a week (unless there is rain) to water the containers

Please also deadhead the plants (pinch off the wilted blossoms) – it will encourage more blooms

Click here to volunteer

Labor Day Weekend Childcare

10 a.m., Sunday, September 6

Please note there is no Sunday School for children grades K-6

Nursery (12 month – pre-K) will be open

Prime Time

noon, Tuesday, September 8

Bill Moller, of the Tinicum Township Historical Society, will talk about the Lazaretto, the oldest surviving quarantine station in the Western Hemisphere. Built beginning in 1799 after a series of devastating yellow fever epidemics, it protected Philadelphia from imported epidemics from 1801-1895. 

noon – lunch; 12:30 p.m. – program

Church Leader/Volunteer Training

7:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 8 

See details above

W.O.W. (Women of Wallingford)

7 p.m., Wednesday, September 9

Meet, greet, eat and talk about ideas for discussion during the year

All women of our community of faith are welcome to participate in this ministry

Meets monthly

Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 10

New and returning singers – come to the first rehearsal of the season

No experience necessary

All Ages Bowling Night

5-7 p.m., Friday, September 11

Sprouts (children grades K-5) and adults (of all ages) – meet at Sproul Lanes (745 West Sproul Road, Springfield) for a free night of strikes, spares, pizza and soft drinks 

Click here to register; here for the Sprouts fall schedule

Congregational Meeting

11 a.m., Sunday, September 13

The Session of Wallingford Presbyterian is calling a Special Meeting of the Congregation following the worship service. The purpose is to receive the report from the Nominating Committee and elect Elders, Deacons and Trustees. 

Held in the Sanctuary

Adult Bible Study

10 a.m., Monday, September 14

Study the book of Genesis

All are welcome – no Bible knowledge required

Meets weekly

BookLook

7:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 16

“As new generations face new challenges and an ever more complex and uncertain world, Frankl’s classic work continues to inspire us all to find significance in the very act of living, in spite of all obstacles.” (Amazon)

Contact Walt to order – the cost is approximately $8

Delco’s America 250

Delaware County has many events planned throughout the year to commemorate America’s 250th birthday

Click here for the offerings

Kid’s Events

Grades K-5

Children’s events for fall include Sunday School, Kids Café, Trunk or Treat and the Christmas Pageant

Click here for the fall master list

Breakfast Club 

10 a.m., Sunday, September 13

Eat breakfast together, have a Bible lesson and play games

Open to grades 6-12

Meet in the Youth Room

Click here for the schedule

Youth Group Escape Room

5:30-7 p.m., Friday, September 18

Meet at Sproul Lanes (745 West Sproul Road, Springfield) and unlock the new Book of Secrets Escape Room as a team

Open to grades 6-12

Click here to register; here for the fall schedule

Office and Staff Hours

Main Office 

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mon. – Fri. 

Pastor David, Pastor Taylor and staff – please email to contact

Fill the Red Wagon

WPC supports Chester Eastside, LifeWerks and Media Food Bank