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Welcome

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Ridley Park Presbyterian Church

Our Mission Statement

Ridley Park Presbyterian Church exists to give glory to God through worship, service, outreach, spiritual growth and mutual encouragement.
We seek to live out the call of our Lord Jesus Christ to: Love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength; and love our neighbors as ourselves. (Mark 12:29-31); and to be faithful to his mandate to make disciples of all nations.

Our Services

We believe that the human heart was created to worship God. In relationship with God through Jesus Christ we find fulfilment and purpose. Our worship services are designed to guide us into a sense of God’s presence and to encourage us to give ourselves more completely to God in love, service and fellowship.

Our Contemporary service is at 9:00 AM along with Sunday School for all ages. Children begin in the sanctuary and are dismissed part-way through the service to their classes. Our Traditional service is at 11:00 AM.

Online services are available on Facebook and YouTube. They are posted by about 11:30AM each week at Ridley Park Presbyterian Church – RPPC on Facebook and on YouTube (just search Ridley Park Presbyterian and you will find us). Our worship services include elements of traditional and contemporary worship.

Christian Education

Sunday School

Sunday School is offered for children age 4 through grade 12. Classes meet during the morning worship service. Students are dismissed to Sunday School part-way through the service, giving them an opportunity to worship with their families before going to their classes. Classes are led by a team of dedicated and knowledgeable teachers who use curriculum from Orange Publishing.

Youth Group

Our Youth Group’s Mission is “To build relationships with teenagers in our community, teach them about the Bible, and help bring them closer to God.” We will pursue this mission through building trust, sharing life experiences, and constantly striving to bring the Word of God into our kids’ lives in relatable ways.

Our youth group is for youth in 6th – 12th grades. Both fun and service related activities are offered through the youth group. The RPPC Youth Group (6th to 12th Grade) welcomes students from all school districts and religious backgrounds. The youth group room is equipped with foosball, air hockey, and ping pong tables.

Youth Group Facebook

RPPC Kids!

We hope you and your family are healthy and well after many weeks of quarantine and many more to go…! As we continue to navigate the changing tides posed by this pandemic, our priorities remain the same: the safety of all our children, their families and our RPPC staff along with helping you and your children build your relationships and faith in God. Below is a link for materials, lessons, and crafts so you can teach your children Biblical principles from home.

Kids’ Activities


Nursery School

Ridley Park Presbyterian Church Nursery School (RPPCNS) currently enrolls about 250 children each school year. We offer classes for children 2 1/2 – 5 years of age. For more information about our programs, activities and special events, please visit our website.

Nursery School Website

Our Location

Contact Us

Mailing Address

300 N. Swarthmore Ave
Ridley Park, PA 19078

Phone Numbers

Office (610) 532-9400
Nursery School (610) 532-4848
Fax (610) 532-0210

Email Addresses

Office info@rppcusa.org
Pastor pastor@rppcusa.org
Nursery School nurseryschool@rppcusa.org
Youth Group youthgroup@rppcusa.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear?

We do not have a dress code. When you arrive at RPPC, you’ll find some people dressed up and some people dressed casually. All are welcome!

Is childcare provided?

Childcare is available during the 9am worship service for children up to the age of three. Our cradle room is staffed by a professional who has obtained the necessary background checks and clearances. The same childcare provider is available each week to provide familiarity and continuity for the children. We also welcome and encourage your children to attend worship with you. In the back of the sanctuary, you will find the “Kid Care Basket” filled with story and activity books for children. Please feel free to borrow anything you need for the little ones during worship and just place it back in the box at the end of the service. Also during the 9am service, children and youth who are age 4 through high school may leave the sanctuary and go to classrooms for age appropriate Sunday School partway through the service.

When is Communion observed?

Communion is observed on the first Sunday of every month in both services. All believers in Christ are welcome to partake in the Sacrament of Communion.

Where do I park?

We do not have a designated parking lot, but there is plenty of street parking surrounding the church, and the White-Luttrell Funeral Home parking lot is available for church use on Sunday mornings.

What do you believe?

Ridley Park Presbyterian Church is a Christ-centered, Biblically faithful congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). We believe that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully human. His life, death, resurrection, and reign are the way that God and humanity can be reconciled and the power of sin and death have been defeated. We believe in the authority of Scripture, the power and presence of the Holy Spirit and we encourage each other to orient our lives around the Reign of God in this life and the next.

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Reminder!

There is only one service on Sunday, Feb 6th at 10AM with Sunday School.

Our Annual Congregational Meeting following the service.

Don’t Forget to “Fall Back”!

Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday at 2AM.

Important Announcement!

In light of the governor’s shut down of Delaware County and the counsel of the Centers for Disease Control in response to the Covid-19 crisis, the session of Ridley Park Presbyterian Church has voted to cancel all activities held at the church, including worship services, until further notice. Please be in prayer with us for those who are struggling and those who are serving during this challenging time.

WORSHIP AND CHURCH ACTIVITIES AT RIDLEY PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR MARCH 15

A number of things have changed since yesterday’s announcement from RPPC that we would worship at our regular times tomorrow.

Since then, the governor has ordered a shut down in Delaware County and most local churches have decided not to hold worship services.

Your session has decided that RPPC will cancel worship services on March 15.

We will keep you updated on further schedule changes during the Covid-19 crisis.

Continue to keep each other in your prayers.

Please pass this information on to others who you think could possibly miss this announcement.

Thank you!

Announcement!

Dear Friends,

Many of you are probably wondering what precautions we are taking at Ridley Park Presbyterian Church to address the COVID-19 virus threat. Please know that your leadership has been prayerfully considering our response and will continue to do so. We will send emails and update our website and social media sites with updates when changes are made.

As of now, we will continue to meet for worship according to our regular schedule: 9am contemporary worship and Sunday School, and 11am traditional worship.

Our Nursery School, in keeping with Governor Wolf’s directive to school districts, will close for a period of 2 weeks. They anticipate re-opening on March 30.

The worship committee will meet next week and will discuss how to approach the Lord’s Supper. I expect that some changes will be made to communion scheduling and procedures.

Of course, it is very important that you remember not to shake hands with others. A friendly verbal greeting should be enough. Please wash your hands often and use hand sanitizer regularly.

We have decided not to pass plates to collect the offering. We will determine alternative means of collecting the offering before Sunday’s services.

While we are still planning to meet on our regular schedule, we ask that anyone who is sick should please stay home until you are feeling better. Also, those who have traveled to areas where known COVID-19 outbreaks have already occurred or believe there may be any possibility they may have been exposed to the virus please make sure to wait two symptom-free weeks before attending. We also realize that those who are in higher-risk categories may want to stay away from larger groups during this time. We want you to know that we understand and encourage you to do what you believe is best. However, we encourage you to stay in touch in other ways. Just because you cannot join us for worship, you should not feel disconnected from us. Let’s covenant together to check up on each other through texts, emails, and phone calls.

Don’t forget that sermon podcasts are available at https://podcast.rppcusa.org/ for those who are unable to attend worship.

Also, please remember to be in prayer throughout this challenging time. Please pray for those who are ill, for wisdom for leaders, for the medical community, and for minimal impact of the virus. I realize that many of us are concerned and even frightened by what is happening around us. Keep your relationship with God strong and you will not be overwhelmed.


“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6,7

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Jim

Christmas Eve Services!

We are having two services on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24th.

The first service will be at 6:30PM and a candle light service at 8:00PM.

Annual Christmas Bazaar!

Unique Gift Ideas for Everyone on your List!

Vendors, Second – Hand Treasures, Jewelry Table, Baked Goods, Hearts to Hands Quilting Gifts, Raffles, Gift Baskets, Donuts, Coffee, Lunch (Soup and Sandwiches), Children’s Games and Pictures with Santa!

Saturday, November 9th from 9AM – 2PM

Ridley Park Presbyterian Church Presents!

ROBIN MARK: Live in Concert!

WHERE: 300 N. Swarthmore Avenue, Ridley Park, PA

WHEN: Friday, September 27, 2019

TIME: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

COST: $15.00 per ticket (seats are assigned)

CONTACT: Call to purchase tickets @ 610-532-9400

Come join us for an evening of worship and praise!

Important!

Due to the heat index, Movie Night has been postponed until Thursday night, July 25 at 8:30pm.

Holy Week Schedule

Plan to attend and invite your friends and family to commemorate the sacrifice and celebrate the victory of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

Palm Sunday, April 14

9:00 AM – Contemporary Service with Sunday School
11:00 AM – Traditional Service

Maundy Thursday, April 18

7:30 PM – Worship and Tenebrae Service with communion

Easter Sunday, April 21

7:30 AM – Early Service on the Lawn
8:00 AM – Easter Breakfast*
9:00 AM – Easter Sunday Contemporary Service with Sunday School
11:00 AM – Traditional Worship Service

* Tickets available for purchase, please call the church office at 610-532-9400.