Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase 7902 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111

Phone (215) 745-2844 Fax (215) 745-2205

Frequently Asked Questions       Welcome to the Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase     There's a place in our family for you.!     On this page, we have tried to anticipate some of the questions you may have about the Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase. Visitors to our area and persons looking for a church home may find this information of special interest. If you have questions that are not answered here, you are welcome to call the church office at 215-745-2844 for more information. Please choose from the links below the topic that seems most related to your question. All are welcome, and we truly feel that there's a place in our family for you!           † Pastor † Location † Service Times † Child Care † Fellowship † Sunday School † Parking †     †More Info † Choir † Offerings † Membership † Accessibility † Dress † Communion † †Worship Basics †

Who is the pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church? - The Rev. Meg Mann is our pastor. She can be reached at 215-745-2844.

Where is the church located? - We are located at 7902 Oxford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111 (across the street from Wawa).

At what time are worship services held? From September through June, our worship service is held at 10:30am-11:30am. During July and August, we worship at 10:00am-11:00am.

Is child care available during worship? Children are very important to our church, and are always welcome to attend worship services with their parents. For families who so desire, child care is available for children through age seven. Children attend the beginning of the worship service, and then may go to the Child Care Center in the lower level of the Christian Education Building following the children's sermon.

Is there a fellowship time after worship? All are invited to join us for Fellowship Hour immediately following the Worship Service in the Christian Education Building. Refreshments are served.

What time is Sunday School? From September to June, Sunday School is held at 9:00am-10:30am in the Christian Education Building. We begin together on the upper level of the Christian Education Building for a short song and praise service, followed by class time. We have groups for all ages from age two to adult.

Where can I park? There is a parking lot located to the rear of the Sanctuary. Entrance to the lot is on Oxford Avenue, and the exit leads to Borbeck Street. There is also ample street parking on both Oxford Avenue and Borbeck Street.

Where should I sit? Please feel free to sit either in the main Sanctuary or the "Side Room." There is a place for you in our family and our ushers would be happy to assist you in finding a comfortable place to sit and join us in worship.

Are there special times for standing during worship? The parts of the service for which we stand are marked by an asterisk (*) in the Order of Worship. If you are unable to stand, you are welcome to participate while seated.

Who is invited to participate in Communion? Holy Communion is celebrated on a monthly basis and all who believe in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior are invited to participate.

Where can I find printed information about Memorial Presbyterian Church? A bright-yellow welcome brochure can be found on the information table at the rear of the Sanctuary, and green informational brochures have been placed in the pews. Other printed material is located on the information table near the church office on the upper level of the Christian Education Building. Please do not hesitate to contact the church office at 215-745-2844 or speak to our pastor, Rev. Mann for any other information.

When does the choir rehearse? Our choir meets Sunday afternoons at 12:15 pm in the Sanctuary for rehearsal. Anyone who would like to participate is welcome to join by attending rehearsal. The choir meets regularly from September through June.

Is there a dress code for worship services? Our church does not have a dress code. Your presence is all that is asked.

Am I required to put money in the offering plate? Your tithes and offerings are not required to join us in worship. Should you wish to make an offering, kindly place your contribution in the envelope provided in the pews.

How can I become a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church? There is a place in our family for you here at the Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase. We encourage you to discuss membership with our pastor, the Rev. Meg Mann. You may speak with her after worship, or you may call her in our church office at 215-745-2844 during the week.

Are the church facilities handicapped accessible? Our congregation is handicap friendly! Our Sanctuary and the upper level of the Christian Education Building are handicapped accessible. We have handicap-friendly restrooms.