Greet Former Pastors

3:45-4:45 p.m.

Welcome back pastors who have previously served WPC. A slideshow of pastors through the years and historical exhibits will be on display.

Former Pastors expected to attend

Rev. David Drain * Rev. Suzan Hawkinson * Rev. François Lacroix * Rev. Jeff Conway * Rev. Rob Ross

Held in Fellowship Hall

Light refreshments will be served

Installation Service

5 p.m.

Led by the Presbytery of Philadelphia’s Administrative Commission

Rev. Mark Hanna, David’s brother, will preach and Rev. Jim Hanna, his father, will give the Charge to the Pastor

Installation Service Childcare

4:45-6:30 p.m.

Watch “Cars,” eat pizza and make crafts to take home

Open to ages 4-11

Held in the Youth Room

Click here to register

Please note – no childcare will be offered during the Greet Former Pastors reception

Reformation Sunday

10 a.m., Sunday, October 25

Pastor David Preaching

“The News, the Noise and the Good News”

Scripture: Psalm 90:1–6, 13–17; Acts 3:1–10

We have never known more about people, and we have never seen them less. At the Beautiful Gate, Peter shows us another way to look.

Reformation Sunday Tartan

10 a.m., Sunday, October 25

Wear your plaid shirts and skirts

Look at Us: Dignity, Misinformation and the Bubbles that Divide Us

6:45 p.m., Wednesday, October 28

Building on his October 25 sermon and Acts 3, Pastor David will explore how we can check the information we share, look beyond labels and honor our neighbors’ God-given dignity when the news strains our relationships

The format will be a short lecture with guided whole-room discussion 

Dessert and beverages – 6:45 p.m.; presentation – 7:15 p.m.

Annual Giving Campaign

Through week five, we have received 53 pledges totaling $271,864

Pledges represent approximately two-thirds of our annual budget and ensure the church’s foundation is solid and ready for growth. Your generosity makes an impact: consistent giving is a tangible way to welcome Pastor David – it says “we are with you on the new journey.”

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

All Saints’ Sunday/Communion

10 a.m., Sunday, November 1

A time to rejoice in all who have faithfully served the Lord

Kids Café

11 a.m., Sunday, November 1

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

Open to kids four and older

Last Day for Socktober

Sunday, November 1

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

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

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

Pop-up Clothing Drive

Sunday, November 1 

Drop clothing for Savage Sisters Delco

Fall/winter-weight clean clothing, including winter jackets, for men and women (no children’s)

Folded in bags (rather than hanging)

Leave in the Reception Room

Rise Against Hunger

1 p.m., Sunday, November 8

Join with Scouting America Troops 277 and 2019 and Cub Pack 228 to help package 10,000 meals to ship to those in need throughout the world

Co-sponsored by the Mission and Service Committee and WPC Scouts

Sign up using the poster in Fellowship Hall

Early Childhood Behavior Management and Emotional Regulation

7:30 p.m., Monday, November 9

Mary Rourke, Ph.D. and Jessica Nelson, Psy.D. of Dragonfly Psychological Associates (Media) will offer guidelines for parents, grandparents and all caregivers on managing common behavioral challenges in early childhood and supporting your child’s emotion regulation skills. The presentation, for parents of Wallingford Co-Op Nursery School, is open to all members and friends of the congregation.

Held in Fellowship Hall

Prime Time

noon, Tuesday, November 10

Medicare annual open enrollment – which runs through December 7 this year – is the chance to check your Medicare plan and change it, if needed

Insurance and financial services professional Rich Logan will discuss open enrollment, focusing on how to get the best fit when switching plans based on doctors, prescriptions, premiums and total out-of-pocket costs

Lunch – noon; program – 12:30 p.m.

W.O.W. (Women of Wallingford)

7 p.m., Wednesday, November 11

Join for refreshments and a lesson led by Chris

BookLook

7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 18

“At once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait – the bestselling author of River of the Gods brings us the true story of Theodore Roosevelt’s harrowing exploration of one of the most dangerous rivers on earth.” (Amazon)

Contact Walt to order – the cost is approximately $6

Christmas Pageant Registration

Kids – wear costumes/perform/sing songs to tell the story of Jesus’ birth

Practices – 11:15 a.m., Sundays, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13

Pageant – during the Sunday, December 20 service

Click here to register

Deadline – Sunday, November 22

Youth Worship Opportunities

Worship is the beating heart of our congregational life together and we want to involve the youth in a more active role. Having them more engaged in worship would be a blessing to all of us.

Opportunities include: Light the Christ candle * Liturgist * Usher * Stagehand * Help with Time with Young Disciples/Sunday School

Click here to register

Breakfast Club

10 a.m., Sunday, November 8

Open to grades 6-12

Meet in the Youth Room

Sprouts Cookie Decorating Night

5-7 p.m., Friday, November 13

Kids – decorate cookies (and eat a few!), then offer the rest for the Sprouts Bake Sale (benefitting Giving Tree)

Open to children grades K-5

Click here to register

Staff and Office Hours

Appointments preferred when possible

Pastor David

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

9 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.

Pastor Taylor

Tuesday and Thursday

9:30 a.m.-noon, 1-2 p.m.

Main Office

Monday – Friday

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Feel free to call the church office (610-566-1644) or email staff members at other times

Fill the Red Wagon

WPC supports Chester Eastside, LifeWerks and Media Food Bank