Youth Group Escape Room

5:30-7 p.m., Friday, September 18

Meet at Sproul Lanes (745 West Sproul Road, Springfield) and unlock the new Book of Secrets Escape Room as a team

Open to grades 6-12

Click here for the fall schedule

WPC’s 135th Anniversary

10 a.m., Sunday, September 20

Pastor Taylor Preaching

“135 Years of Manna”

Scripture: Exodus 16:9-15; John 6:28-40, 48-51

God has provided 135 years of manna from heaven through his provision and has only just begun! The real manna is Him! We can only continue to grow by remaining in Christ, who is our daily bread. 

Ordination and Installation

10 a.m., Sunday, September 20

Ordain and install Elders and Deacons and commission Trustees

Annual Giving Campaign

Be on the lookout for our 2027 Annual Giving Campaign letter and pledge card

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)

Coffee Hour for Cathy

11 a.m., Sunday, September 20

Wish her well in her move to be with family in Washington state

Informed Decision Making

11 a.m., Sunday, September 20

As an intro to this month’s Peacemaking and Social Justice program (details below), check out the posters in Fellowship Hall focused on informed decision making. What and why do we believe about nutrition labeling vs information obtained from a variety of news sources.

Coffee, Cookies and Clergy

11:15 a.m., Sunday, September 20

Ever wondered what the pastors actually do all week? Curious about something you heard in a sermon? Wrestling with a question about faith?

Pick up your snacks, then join Pastor David and Pastor Taylor for an unhurried, open-ended conversation

Meet in the Library

First Day of Fall

Tuesday, September 22

“A fallen leaf is nothing more than a summer’s wave goodbye.”

Unknown

Informed Decision Making

6:45 p.m., Wednesday, September 23

Maureen Williams, digital reference librarian at Neumann University, will focus on ways to determine the accuracy of things we read and hear. She has taught information and digital literacy classes for more than ten years and taken a keen interest in incorporating media literacy and critical analysis of social media and algorithms into the curriculum.

Dessert – 6:45 p.m.; talk – 7:15 p.m.

What Did That Just Say? A Crash Course in Bible Reading 

11:15 a.m., Sunday, September 27

Have you ever tried to read the Bible and felt like it was so confusing you just closed it and moved on with your day? Discover some key concepts to help you unlock Scripture and glean from its pages the insights we are all seeking.

Continues Sunday, October 4

Ninth Annual Socktober

Beginning Thursday, October 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

Continues through Sunday, Nov. 1

Bell Choir Rehearsal

6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 1

Join the ringers for the first rehearsal of the season

No experience necessary!

Wallingford Winds Rehearsal

7:15 p.m., Thursday, October 1

Brass and wind players – join for the first rehearsal of the season

No experience necessary!

Lamb Roast

4:30 p.m., Saturday, October 3

Feast on lamb cooked in an outside fire pit

Bring an appetizer (last names A-F), salad (G-L), side (M-R) or dessert (S-Z)

Pita, tzatziki and beverages provided

Not a lamb eater – enjoy chicken fingers

Bring a chair

Delco 10 Miler

Beginning 7:30 a.m., Sunday, October 4

The race, from Rose Tree Park to Subaru Park, raises funds for non-profits and community programs based in the county

Requires road closures along the route (including Providence Road)

Click here for info on affected streets

Chapel Choir

9 a.m., Sunday, October 4

Kids – meet in the choir room to practice the song, then sing it during the 10 a.m. service

Open to children four and older

World Communion Sunday

10 a.m., Sunday, October 4

Celebrate our oneness in Christ with our siblings throughout the world

Pastor David preaching

Kids Café

11-11:15 a.m., Sunday, October 4

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

Open to kids four and older

Donate Treats for Trunk or Treat

Beginning Sunday, October 4

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

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