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.
Spring Cleanup
9 a.m. – noon, Saturday, April 18
Lend a hand to help tidy up the beds and spread mulch
Light refreshments included
Third Sunday of Easter
10 a.m., Sunday, April 19
Pastor Taylor Preaching
Scripture: Exodus 25:10, 17-22; Ezekiel 42:13-14
Pastor Taylor Continuing Education
Monday, April 20 – Friday, April 24
She will be visiting the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. and taking online preaching courses
Earth Day
Wednesday, April 22
The 2026 theme – “Our Power, Our Planet”
Focusing on accelerating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, strengthening environmental laws and encouraging individual and community action for a sustainable future
“The Book of Hope”
6:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 22
A continuation of this year’s theme – Embracing Hope: Loving like Jesus amidst Chaos
Explore Jane Goodall’s “The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times”
Dessert and coffee – 6:45 p.m.; presentation – 7 p.m.
Calling All Grads
If you or a loved one is graduating from high school, technical school, college or grad school, we’d like to celebrate!
Contact the church office with the grad’s name, school and degree
For HS, include their plans for the fall
Deadline – Monday, May 11
W.O.W. Retreat at the IHM Conference Center
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 25
Guest speaker – Sister Marie (of the IHM Center) on the theme “Launch into Deep Waters”
Frank Preaching
10 a.m., Sunday, April 26
Part of “The Pulpit Belongs to us All: Views from the Pews”
“At the River”
11:30 a.m., Sunday, April 26
Watch “At the River: Struggle and Grace in the Segregated South,” a film chronicling the actions of several Presbyterian ministers in the South who spoke out during the Civil Rights Era and the consequences of those actions
Pizza will be served
VBC Planning Meeting
8 p.m., Thursday, April 30
A Zoom meeting for our teachers to plan VBC with the theme “Road Trip: On the Go with God!” We will dream, review details and game plan together
Watch for the Zoom link
Providence Garden Club Plant Sale
5-8 p.m., Friday, May 1; 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, May 2
Tried-and-true perennials, native plants, annuals, herbs and planted containers
Payment by cash, check or credit card – proceeds support community organizations
Held in WPC parking lot – rain or shine
Archie Paul Memorial Service
11 a.m., Saturday, May 2
Visiting hour beginning at 10 a.m.
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:
- Dry cereal (cinnamon toast crunch, honey bunches of oats)
- Pancake syrup
- Applesauce
- Canned chicken
- Canned meat/seafood (corned beef, beef stew, sardines)
- Canned vegetables (mushrooms, beets, lima beans)
- Rice (jasmine, basmati)
- Grits
- Dried kidney beans
- Condiments (mayonnaise, relish)
- Cooking staples (vegetable oil, white sugar, salt)
- Beverages (large bottles of juice, juice boxes)
- Snacks (crackers, protein bars, dried fruits)
- Baby items (baby food in pouches or jars, diapers size 4 and 5)
- Tampons
- Household essentials (toilet paper, dish detergent)
- Pet supplies (wet dog food, wet/dry cat food)
- Egg cartons
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.
