Seasonal Happenings
WPC is a busy place! The building is in use day and night, weekdays and weekends.
Here’s a glimpse of our special events for the next few weeks.
VBC Hot Dog Dinner/Closing Program
6 p.m., Friday, July 17
Enjoy dinner and a recap of the fun week
Summer Choir
9:30 a.m., Sunday, July 19
Meet in the choir room to rehearse an easy anthem, then perform it for worship
Adults and youth (high school aged +) – all are welcome!
Sings again Sunday, August 16
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
10 a.m., Sunday, July 19
Pastor Taylor Preaching
Scripture: John 3: 13-21; Ephesians 2: 1-10
Summer Sunday School
Sunday, July 12
Kids – watch “The Chosen Ones” in the Reception Room (following a Time with Young Disciples)
Open to children 12 months – 11 years
Continues through Sunday, August 30
Summer Sunday School Mission Craft
Sunday, July 19
Kids – get a head start on WPC Day of Service (Monday, January 18) by making heart keychains to donate to various organizations
Led by Pat and Phil
Continues July 26 and August 2
Mission Angels
11 a.m., Sunday, July 19
In August, Pastor Taylor and two WPC young adults will be part of a joint mission trip with Paoli Pres to Belize
Like to support them? During coffee hour, a free will offering table will be available in Fellowship Hall. With your gift you will receive a prayer card bearing the team names so you can be in prayer for them during the trip.
Continues through Sunday, July 26
22 Park Avenue
7:30 p.m., Sunday, July 19
Plan to attend the Rose Tree Park Summer Festival featuring 22 Park Avenue (and our own Earl on trombone)
WPC Directory
Are you in the WPC Church Center Directory? Does your picture need to be updated? We would like to have current information before Pastor David starts in August.
Click here or download the Church Center app from the Apple App Store or Google Play; here for instructions
Representatives will be in Fellowship Hall after worship in the coming weeks to answer any questions/help you set up your information
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
Ver Preaching
10 a.m., Sunday, July 26
Part of “The Pulpit Belongs to us All: Views from the Pews”
Last Day for Mission Angels
11 a.m. Sunday, July 26
See details above
Church Leader/Volunteer Training
11:30 a.m., Sunday, July 26
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. Mandatory training will be held for all church leaders including elders, deacons, trustees, council members and committee leaders. (Christian Ed/youth leaders and volunteers will have separate training.)
Pastor David Hanna Joins WPC Staff
Saturday, August 1
Welcome, Pastor David, as WPC’s new Pastor/Head of Staff
We are so excited to have you and Brenda in our midst
BookLook
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 5 (note change in date)
“The unforgettable story of a daredevil female aviator determined to chart her own course in life, at any cost: an ‘epic trip – through Prohibition and World War II, from Montana to London to present-day Hollywood – and you’ll relish every minute’” (People)
Contact Walt to order – the cost is approximately $4
Summer Coffee Hour
Sundays, July 5 – August 30
Like to help host coffee hour? Summer is the perfect time!
Serving goodies is a great way to meet people. Home baked goods are optional (there is always an assortment of cookies in the closet) and instructions are posted in the kitchen.
If it’s your first time, we’ll pair you with a “Coffee Hour Pro” who knows the ropes
Click here for more info and to sign up
Church Leader/Volunteer Training
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. Mandatory training will be held for all church leaders including elders, deacons, trustees, council members and committee leaders. (Christian Ed/youth leaders and volunteers will have separate training.)
Live training sessions (approximately 30 minutes) will be held:
Sundays, July 26 and August 23 (each at 11:30 a.m.)
Wednesday, Sep 2 and Tuesday, Sep 8 (each at 7:30 p.m.)
Please do your best to attend one of these live sessions
Rose Tree Park Summer Festival
Beginning 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 17
Free concerts featuring all types of entertainment
Includes two morning concerts for children (10 a.m., June 24 and July 3)
Click here for more info
Delco’s America 250
Delaware County has many events planned throughout the year to commemorate America’s 250th birthday
Click here to browse upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, local history programs and community celebrations happening across the county
It’s never too early to start giving for WPC’s Day of Service
(Monday, January 18)!
Mini Summer Drive
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
Continues through Sunday, August 30
Least Coin Jar
Have some loose change?
Drop it in the least coin jar in the narthex
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
Media Food Bank is requesting:
- Canned meat/seafood (corned beef, sardines, salmon, tuna in oil)
- Beef jerky
- Canned vegetables (collard greens, mixed greens)
- Couscous/rice (jasmine, basmati)
- Condiments (mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, relish, pickles, olives)
- Cooking Staples (cooking oil, honey)
- Beverages (small bottles of juice, juice boxes, 32 oz. shelf stable whole dairy milk/oat milk)
- Snacks (crackers, protein bars, granola bars, dried fruits, fruit snacks)
- Baby items (baby food in pouches or jars, diapers size 4-6, pullups size 3T-7T)
- Personal care items (toothpaste, bar soap, deodorant)
- Feminine hygiene products (tampons, panty liners)
- Household essentials (toilet paper, dish detergent, laundry pods)
- Pet supplies (wet dog food, wet/dry cat food)
- Egg cartons
- Paper bags (especially with handles)
YouTube Worship Service
The live worship service in our sanctuary is video recorded and available on our YouTube channel, Facebook page and website later in the week for those unable to attend in person.
