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What we’re all about…

Welcome


Our Core Values
Here at Willow Grove Church, we are more than a place to worship on a Sunday morning.  We are committed to helping people..
-    Experience God’s love and joy as a community of faith
-    Develop meaningful friendships with people of all ages
-    Provide fun and relevant programs for families, youth, and adults 
-    Do community service projects that make a difference


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Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship

Each Sunday we come together for engaging worship celebrations with people of all ages.  At Willow Grove hear a variety of music as we praise God together – keyboards, organ, piano, guitar, contemporary songs, traditional hymns, jazz,  spirituals, choir anthems, children ringing bells.   Pastor Cynthia preaches sermons that make you think, make you laugh, and help you grow in your relationship with God in Jesus Christ.  The children’s sermons help people young and old alike reflect on a Bible story or one of life’s basic questions.  Throughout the year we have special worship services:  Mardi Gras Jazz Worship, Good Friday Taize Tenebrae, and  Youth Sunday.

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Music & The Arts

Music and the Arts at Willow Grove

Willow Grove Church has a growing Ministry of Music and the Arts from a variety of traditions and cultures. God has shown us ways we can build bridges of hope and understanding that involve people of all ages making music together. Our gifted Director of Music, Paul DiDario, is a Julliard graduate who directs our adult choir, leads our children’s bell choir and plays inspiring music on the piano and keyboard every Sunday. Our church is home to many outstanding musical groups who rehearse and perform here. And throughout the year, we host events that celebrate the visual arts, including fabric art and quilts.


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Service Projects

Service Projects

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to show God’s love in acts of service, peacemaking and compassion. Some of our current service projects are sorting food at the regional Community Food Bank of New Jersey in Hillside, hosting families through HomeFirst, and Food on the First. The Youth Group goes on an annual mission trip where they do hands-on repair projects and work in soup kitchens. Women of all ages knit and crochet to make items for people in need through the KniTTogether group. We also provide financial support for organizations and mission efforts both through the Presbyterian Church USA and other agencies.

Click here for a complete listing of our local and international projects.

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Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

Willow Grove Church provides many opportunities to grow in our faith and understanding. It is a safe place to wrestle with the challenging questions of life. It is a community where adults, youth and children explore the stories of the Bible and their meaning for us today. Classes are offered on Sunday mornings for all ages and also throughout the week. Whether you have never read the Bible or have been reading & studying it for as long as you can remember, Willow Grove Church invites you to come and learn more. We also have Family Fun Nights and special Family Events throughout the Year.


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Join us for our Fourth Annual 

Mardi Gras Jazz Worship Service And Brunch

Sunday, February 14 10:00 am

Featuring


The Dixie Mix Jazz Band

Come and Feast on God's Love!Invite a friend!



Willow Grove Church's Pastor, Rev. Cynthia Cochran-Carney, gives perspective on Mardi Gras:

"Although the current traditions of Mardi Gras in New Orleans seem far from a Christian celebration of God's love for humanity in Jesus Christ, we can reclaim those religious roots and enjoy the rich musical traditions of jazz, gospel and spirituals that give voice to our faith."

Click Here to read more about this Event.

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Come out of the cold and

into the warmth of God's love.

Join us for Protestant Saturday evening worship at

The Connection


Casual: Seated around small tables to create an open worship atmosphere and informal setting so people may feel at home and connected.

Contemporary: With keyboard and guitar music, multimedia and relevant messages, this is not your grandmother's church service.

For All Ages: Fresh coffee, beverages and desserts available before, during and after the service as well as activity packets for children.

Come Worship with Us!

Third Saturday Every Month, 6 - 7 pm

February 20

Questions? Contact Pastor Cynthia at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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IMPERIAL BRASS CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Many friends and neighbors joined us to enjoy this amazing professional performance on Sunday, January 10.





 

Community Groups that meet at Willow Grove

Willow Grove Church opens it's doors to the community as a meeting place for the following groups:

Presbyterian 101




What is the history and heritage of the Presbyterian Church?  If you start coming to our church, what are you getting yourself into?   Read More

Sunday Mornings

 

 

10:00 am Worship Service for all ages with Nursery Care, and pew activity materials for young children; Sunday School for children and youth begins after the message for young disciples.

 

Next Sunday

Feb. 7 - Join us this Sunday as people of all ages worship God together in moving music and sacred silence.   Pastor Cynthia will continue her sermon series on hearing God's call in our lives.  "The Wildest Bounty" focuses on Jesus inviting some fishermen to throw their nets into the sea one more time after no luck all night.  And what comes up is net-breaking, boat-sinking abundance. Do we have eyes to see the surprising ways in which God moves in the midst of situations whose outcome we think we already know?  Scripture passage is Luke 5:1-11. 

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated.  All are welcome to the receive the bread and cup.

Souper Bowl Offering will be taken for local food pantries and Food on the First can be placed in boxes in entry of sanctuary.

The Willow Grove Witness

image (bimonthly newsletter) Jan.-Feb. issue is now available for download (pdf format, requires a pdf reader such as the free Adobe Acrobat Reader; pdf is 2.1 MB).

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Community Food Bank

image New Service Project - Assistance to Community Food Bank, on a Saturday morning every other month. Community Food Bank is a major supplier of food and other assistance for the needy in our area.
See calendar for details.

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