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125th Anniversary Celebration

The Oak Lane Presbyterian Church
125th Anniversary

Friday October 14, 2016 – Sunday October 16, 2016

Oak Lane Presbyterian Church and Manse
6635 and 6637 North Eleventh Street
Philadelphia, PA 19126

In joyous celebration, please join us the weekend of October 14-16, 2016.

  • Friday, October 14, 6:00 pm – Reception and Concert featuring The Jasz Lab
  • Saturday, October 15, 1:00 pm – Open House, featuring a display of historical church memorabilia, lively conversation and reminiscences of this church community, sharing of visionary hopes and dreams of continued ministry, and plenty of time for joyous fellowship
  • Sunday, October 16 – Worship at 11:00 am. Luncheon to follow in the Social Hall.

In addition to this celebratory weekend, our 125th year includes:

  • Bible Drive of 125 pew Bibles. For $10 per Bible, each Bible purchased for dedication or memorial will have bookplate noting the honoree and the giver.
  • Manse Improvement – We have done a significant amount of work upgrading and maintaining the manse in preparation for new mission programs. It is bright and clean and beautiful. Still there is more to be done.

 

 

Pastor's Corner

A Message from the Pastor – September 2016

Dear Oak Lane Family,

One Sunday morning in early July, I arrived at the church, unlocked the office, and saw the window open to the early morning breeze. Looking down, I saw computer parts scattered on the floor. As the temperature was already in the high 80’s with high humidity, I assumed a smash-and-grab thief broke in only for the window air conditioner.  After taking stock, though, we discovered that the office computer was missing.

Many, many questions surfaced in the following weeks. We asked ourselves questions about our existing alarm system, where sensors are placed, how to improve computer file security, and building safety and access.  These questions led to more questions….cost efficient contracts for phone, wifi, alarm system, ….. and while we are at it, perhaps the manse too…

With particular gratitude to members of the Property Committee, we end the summer with more thorough, cost efficient, and updated office and building systems.

This summer of questions was met as an opportunity to question, share, seek, and act. Nearly two months later, I remarked to Session that although we would never have wished for this break-in to occur, all it uncovered and opened to us has been most fruitful.

This September marks one year of my pastoral ministry with you. For me, the past year has been a time of fruitful questions and enlightening conversations.  – Why do we do that? What purpose does that serve? How might we modify this to refresh its impact?

I am grateful for your patience in considering the questions, and inspired by the thoughtful conversations we have had and will continue to have.

As we prepare to celebrate our 125th year of ministry at OLPC, let us welcome the Spirit in our midst, who sometimes comes among us like a thief in the night, prompting us to a thoughtful re-ordering, re-orienting, and refreshing our ministry here at OLPC.

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Judith

Rev. Judith Brackett can be reached by calling or emailing the church office, or by calling (610 747-0366) or emailing (revjudithbrackett@gmail.com).

Announcements, Events

Summer BBQ – Thursday, July 28, 2016

Summer BBQ – Thursday, July 28, 2016
@ the Manse backyard.

An opportunity for OPLC and Rise Up campers and families to break bread together.

Burgers and hot dogs will be grilled beginning at 5:30!

Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Announcements, Events

Parlour Jazz Concerts – cancelled

We regret to inform you that the Parlour Jazz concerts have been cancelled.

 

Oak Lane Presbyterian Church and Hilton Enterprises
present

Parlour Jazz

What are you doing on Wednesdays?

Join us for Parlour Jazz

July 13, August 10 and September 14, 2016
7-10 pm, Open Mike 9-10 pm

Craig McIver, Drums
Dave Posmontier, Piano
with Arlene Hilton, Vocals
and other jazz luminaries

Cost $15.00
or get a Red Hot Ticket, good for all three shows,
only $40.00

For tickets and information,
call 215-888-9018 or 215-479-9849

Oak Lane Presbyterian Church
Rev. Judith Brackett, Pastor
6637 N. 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19126

Piano Keyboard

Announcements, Events

OLPC Vacation Bible School 2016

OLPC VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

wants you to join us this Summer for….

STORYTELLING   ARTS & CRAFTS
MUSIC   BIBLE STORIES   SNACKS

June 27, 2016 – July 1, 2016

Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Ages:  4 – 14

Registration:
June 27, 2016, 6:30 pm

 

Oak Lane Presbyterian Church
6637 North Eleventh Street
Philadelphia, PA 19126
215-424-4446

Rev. Judith Brackett, Pastor

 

Pastor's Corner

A Message from the Pastor – June 2016

Dear Oak Lane Family,

The higher temperatures are setting us into summertime motion; worshipping in the air-conditioned Campbell Room, beginning worship at 10 A.M. to evade the afternoon heat, and suspending some meetings to allow time away.

In June, I will be attending the The Engle Preaching Institute at Princeton Theological Seminary, followed by a week in Portland, Oregon for the PC(USA) General Assembly. I’ll end the month with a week’s vacation with my family in the Pacific Northwest.

July offers some new opportunities for learning and fellowship. Each Sunday following worship, all those interested are invited to brunch and a discussion about the national landscape of the Presbyterian church, religious trends, and thought-filled implications for the future. Each stand alone gathering will include a timely article to give us a conversational jumping off point.

I’ll accompany Elisha, Daraja, and Seth to Indiana for the PC(USA) Youth Triennium in late July. Traveling by overnight coach bus, sleeping in a college dorm, and participating in the 4000+ youth gathering, I’m ironically expecting to be rejuvenated by this experience!

In August, I’ll return to The Collegeville Institute in Collegeville Minnesota, for a week of writing and writing instruction. I’m confident time there will provide a time of rest and renewal.

The summer of 2016 at Oak Lane Presbyterian Church will lead us to a time of celebration of our 125th Anniversary in the fall months. Look for more information as plans develop and ideas bloom.

Wherever your summer travels take you; to the shore, to a family reunion, to your own backyard shade, know that the One who created the world and pronounced it good, also savored time to rest. May you summer be filled with awareness of God’s goodness, and may restful rhythms attend your summer days.

Judith Brackett

Rev. Judith Brackett can be reached by calling or emailing the church office, or by calling (610 747-0366) or emailing (revjudithbrackett@gmail.com).

 

Announcements, Events

Jazz ‘n the Sanctuary – June 17, 2016

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Jazz 'n the Sanctuary
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