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.
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
10 a.m., Sunday, August 9
Roger Preaching
Scripture: John 14:23-29; Acts 16:9-15
Summer Sunday School
Sunday, August 9
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
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
Young Adult Mission Trip Returns
Wednesday, August 12
Pastor Taylor is co-leading a trip to Belize with Paoli Pres
Kelly and Shane are representing WPC
Please be in prayer for them during their journey
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
Summer Choir
9:30 a.m., Sunday, August 16
Meet in the choir room to rehearse an easy anthem, then perform it for worship
Adults and youth (high school aged +) – all are welcome!
Pastor David Preaching
10 a.m., Sunday, August 16
Welcome to the WPC pulpit
Handbell Workshop
11:15 a.m., Sunday, August 16
Explore the handbells with Lee in a casual workshop about how to hold, play and do some fun techniques
If you are interested in the instrument or what it means to be part of the Chapel Ringers (10-14 year olds) or Bell Choir (14 and older) and might want to join this fall, please stop by!
Meet in the Choir Room
Christian Ed Training
11:30 a.m., Sunday, August 16
Review the new Policy Manual regarding the spiritual nurture of the children, youth and families in our congregation and the way to create safe spaces and relationships for their development
Open to all who interact with children and youth
Meet in the Reception Room
Last Concert of Rose Tree Park Summer Festival
7:30 p.m., Sunday, August 16
Free concerts featuring all types of entertainment
Click here for more info
FUSE Summer Picnic
5:30-7:30 p.m.. Tuesday, August 18
Join FUSE for a family-friendly event, bringing together friends and neighbors from all corners of our community for an evening of food, games and fellowship
Please bring your own chair – FUSE will provide tents, water and a complimentary meal
Held at Chester Park (corner Edgemont and Elkington avenues)
Click here to register
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
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
LifeWerks is requesting:
- Cereals (name or store brand)
- Corn flakes, Cheerios (regular, honey nut), Rice Krispies, raisin bran, shredded wheat, Captain Crunch, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, Trix, Reese’s Puffs
- Jams/jellies (berry)
- Granola bars (with and without nuts)
- Soups (low salt preferred)
- Condensed (tomato, vegetarian vegetable)
- Chunky (chicken with noodles, chicken and sausage gumbo, beef with vegetables, Italian wedding, split pea)
- Chowder (chicken, corn, New England clam)
- Broth (beef, chicken)
- Crackers (graham, Ritz, saltines, Triscuits, Wheat Thins, Nut Thins)
- Canned meats (beef stew, chili without beans)
- Canned salmon
- Canned beans (kidney, pinto, baked)
- Dried beans (kidney, navy, split pea)
- Canned vegetables (carrots, collards, mixed, spinach, beets)
- Tomatoes (crushed, diced, paste)
- Dried pasta (spaghetti, egg noodles, white rice)
- Spaghetti sauce
- Condiments (BBQ sauce, ketchup, brown and yellow mustard, mayonnaise)
- Salad dressing (all varieties)
- Pet food (cat/dog; wet/dry)
- 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.
