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.
Welcome Pastor David
Rev. David Hanna was unanimously selected by the congregation to serve as WPC’s new Pastor/Head of Staff, effective August 1
Many thanks to the PNC for its diligence and enthusiastic recommendation – we are so excited to have Pastor David and his wife, Brenda, in our midst
Church Office Closed
Friday, July 3
Happy Fourth of July weekend!
Independence Day
Saturday, July 4
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
The Declaration of Independence, 1776
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost/Communion
10 a.m., Sunday, July 5
Pastor Taylor Preaching
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11; Romans 7:15-25
Summer Sunday School
Sunday, June 28
Kids – watch “The Chosen Ones” in the Reception Room (following a Time with Young Disciples)In observance of Juneteenth
Open to children 12 months – 11 years (with a basket of toys for the younger kids)
Continues through Sunday, August 30
Mission Angels
11 a.m., Sunday, July 5
In August, Pastor Taylor and two WPC young adults will be part of a joint mission trip with Paoli Presbyterian Church to Belize to help those in deep poverty
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
Name Tags
Having trouble remembering the names of those sitting near you in church? Name tags can help!
Visit one of the name tag stations (in the narthex and Fellowship Hall) for a temporary, self-adhesive tag or a holder for a more permanent one you can bring to church each week
If you previously had a permanent name tag, check the file box in the narthex. If you would like one, contact Mary Lou
VBC Registration
Register your children now for a great week at VBC “Road Trip”
Music and dancing, storytelling, hands-on crafts, games, mission – Red Wagon
6-7:30 p.m., Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17
Open to kids ages 4-11 (grouped by age for stories/crafts)
Cost – $25 per student
Registering the whole crew? Use code WPCFAM at checkout for our 40% off multi-child discount
Click here for more info and to register; here for a “Road Trip” preview
VBC Shepherds
Tweens and teens (ages 12-18) – volunteer with VBC
Escort the classes from station to station, help with crafts and games. .
Contact Pastor Taylor to volunteer
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
Walter Dunham Memorial Service
11 a.m., Sunday, July 11
Visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Reception following the service
VBC Decorating
11:30 a.m., Sunday, July 12
Help transform the Sanctuary, library and choir room into Road Trip
Pizza lunch!
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
Summer Sunday School Mission Craft
Beginning 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 Phil and Pat
Continues July 26 and August 2
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)
BookLook
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 22
“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.
