Our warm, welcoming, and joyful Sunday 10AM worship gatherings include both those gathered in-person and those gathered via Zoom. We know that almost every congregation says that "all are welcome," but we are trying to really embody that claim to the best of our ability. Our constitution affirms:
The unity of believers in Christ is reflected in the rich diversity of the Church’s membership. In Christ, by the power of the Spirit, God unites persons through baptism regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, disability, geography, or theological conviction. There is therefore no place in the life of the Church for discrimination against any person."
Children spend part of the worship hour with Lynne Klepacki in the children's room, and otherwise are invited to be with parents or guardians and participate in all of our worship practices. Our sanctuary room is a sanctuary FOR children and not FROM them - kid noises expected and celebrated!
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Worship Meeting ID: 863-779-594
Worship Password: 001874
Dial-in Phone #: 1 929 436 2866
SUMMARY
In December of 2019, the VFPC congregation declared its support for a bold new vision for our future, including transforming the CE Building into affordable housing units for vulnerable populations in the surrounding community. The current design, pending approvals, includes the utilization of the existing footprint of the building, the addition of another story, and the addition of a vestibule entrance and elevator tower on the courtyard-side of the Chapel wing of the building. This will result in a space with 17 efficiency/single-bedroom units and three two-bedroom units.
WHO IS SERVED
PROJECT FINANCING SUMMARY
With the help of our amazing fundraising partner, Alley Morehead of Stone Sherick Consulting, we have been awarded more than $5.5 MILLION from these sources, which completes our funding and allows us to move forward with this amazing work of peacemaking and loving compassion!
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
A: Our parking lot entrance is off Independence Road. Using 227 Independence Road (19406) as a destination in your GPS/Maps App will get you closest to the entrance.
B: A set of concrete steps leads from the parking lot to the main level of our campus.
C: A set of red wooden doors off the corner of the parking lot lead to the Fellowship Hall, which is also the home of the Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard. The Sanctuary and Main Office are handicap accessible from the parking lot by entering through the Fellowship Hall doors and taking the elevator up to the main level.
D: The entrance to the Office Area and the front of the Sanctuary.
E: The entrance to the Narthex and rear of the Sanctuary.
F: The Christian Education building houses the Neighborhood Meals on Wheels office, but will hopefully be repurposed into apartments in 2025.
G: The Sanctuary, Office, and Christian Education Building can also be more easily handicap accessible (without the need of stairs or elevator) by parking along the curbside of Town Center Road.