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.
Sunday, October 25
3-4 p.m.
Upper Parking Lot
Bring the Kids – decorated cars/trucks/SUVs
Treats galore
Prizes for Best Costumes – grouped by age
Host a Trunk – sign up to include your trunk and treats
(prizes for best decorated!)
Church lot opens at 2 p.m. for set up
Click here to register
Rain or Shine – in Fellowship Hall if raining
Donate Food – bring non-perishable food items
to support the Red Wagon
Sprouts Campfire Night and S’mores
5-7 p.m., Friday, October 9
Enjoy a pizza party and fun outdoor games, then close with praise songs around the campfire while you roast marshmallows and make s’mores!
Open to children grades K-5
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
10 a.m., Sunday, October 11
Pastor Taylor Preaching
“Unclenched Fists: Swapping Willpower for the Holy Spirit”
Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8; John 15:1-11
Dispelling myths about how to grow spiritually
Breakfast Club
10 a.m., Sunday, October 11
Eat breakfast together, have a Bible lesson and play games
Open to grades 6-12
Meet in the Youth Room
Prime Time
noon, Tuesday, October 13
Cryptocurrency is often in the news, but what do most people know about it?
Watch and discuss two videos by Michigan State University Associate Professor Dr. Rabindra Ratan that will ease you into four fundamental concepts (cryptocurrency, blockchain, NFTs and metaverse), explaining what they mean, how they are related to each other and why they are important.
noon – lunch; 12:30 p.m. – program
Church Leader/Volunteer Training
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 13
Attend the mandatory policy manual training covering (among other things) discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct to protect our church, staff and everyone in our church
Click here for the Zoom link
W.O.W.
7 p.m., Wednesday, October 14
Join for refreshments and a lesson on cups led by Barb
Please bring a cup with you to discuss why you chose it
Ninth Annual Socktober
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
Continues through Sunday, Nov. 1
Annual Giving Campaign
Through week three, we have received 36 pledges totaling $145,644
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
Sunday School/Breakfast Club Offering
Fish banks will be in the Sunday School and Breakfast Club rooms for children/tweens/teens to bring an offering
For the fall, the money will benefit Giving Tree/Angel Tree (Christmas support for Chester Eastside/City Team/local families and children of incarcerated parents)
Donate Treats for Trunk or Treat
Leave individually-wrapped candy, non-sugary snacks (fruit roll-ups, gummies, raisins, popcorn), stickers or other non-edible treats in the tubs in the narthex/Fellowship Hall
Continues through Sunday, October 18
Voter Registration/Changes
Deadline Monday, October 19
Pennsylvania residents may register or change their voter registration information, such as address or party affiliation, for the November 3 election
Click here for more info
Red Cross Blood Drive
2-7 p.m., Tuesday, October 21
If you are an eligible type O, B- or A- donor, consider making a Power Red donation (donate two units of red blood cells during one donation)
To schedule an appointment – click here or call 1-800-REDCROSS
An Evening of Music
7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 22
The Haverford School Notables, Baldwin School B-Flats and Ordrup Gymnasium Be-Sharps (all the way from Denmark) will present a program featuring a wide variety of a cappella music and choir with rock band. Come for an uplifting night of classical, pop, rock and everything in between!
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 and private reflection, or participants are welcome simply to listen. The topic is the Peacemaking and Social Justice Committee theme for the year.
Dessert and beverages – 6:45 p.m.; presentation – 7:15 p.m.
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
Chester Eastside is requesting:
- Hot cereal (oatmeal, Cream of Wheat)
- Peanut butter (large jars preferred)
- Canned meat/seafood (corned beef, corned beef hash, beef stew, sardines, salmon, Spam)
- Beef jerky
- Taco kits/taco shells
- Couscous/quinoa/rice (jasmine, basmati)
- Pasta sides
- Condiments (mayonnaise, ketchup)
- Cooking staples (cooking oil, honey)
- Beverages (juice boxes, 32 oz. shelf stable whole dairy milk)
- Snacks (protein bars, dried fruit)
- Baby items (baby food, diapers size 1-6, pullups size 5T-6T, wipes)
- Toothpaste/bar soap/tampons
- Laundry pods
- Cat food (dry)
- Egg cartons
- Paper bags (especially with handles
The food pantries are grateful for all your support, but please check dates when donating items.
They cannot distribute expired food.
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.
