Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church is a church in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; founded in 1873, it is currently a 2,500 member church of the PC(USA). It is located on the Main Line, just west of Philadelphia. Being a large congregation, the church is active seven days a week."About Us." Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania: Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, retrieved online February 23, 2019.
Worship in Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church is traditional: the architecture includes stained glass windows, and the music is provided by a pipe organ and choir, which is directed by Jeffrey Brillhart.Schaefer, Mari A. "Singing in a choir may be one key to health, happiness for older adults." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Inquirer, December 20, 2018.
Besides worship on Sunday mornings, the congregation takes part in a variety of opportunities for faith enrichment, education, fellowship, and outreach on behalf of others. The church's theology is inclusive and emphasizes diversity, receiving people regardless of race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.
Notable members U.S. President Woodrow Wilson was a member of this church while he served on the faculty at nearby Bryn Mawr College. The church sponsored the 40-year-long medical mission to India by Dr. William James Wanless.
Publications Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church The Story of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church by Rex Stowers Clements in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the church. Published in 1948. Bon Appetit Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Community Cookbook. Published in 1966 Spirit of a Century - 100 Years of the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church by Hugh Best in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the church. Published in 1973.
Pastor authored: Rev. Dr. David B. Watermulder Proclamation: Aids for Interpreting the Lessons of the Church Year by David B. Watermulder and Gerhard A. Krodel. Published in 1973. Pastoral Prayers for the People of God: An Anthology of Classic Pulpit Prayers by the Reverend Dr. David B. Watermulder edited by Paul Watermulder and Martha Watermulder. Published in 2017.
Burials Current Currently, there is no traditional burial grounds maintained by the church. However, Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church in the late 1970s explored and in 1980 opened an outdoor columbarium contained within the Church property for disposition of cremated remains.
Pastors +Pastors of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian ChurchImagePastor (Called)YearsOther Pastors (Supply, Interim, Associate, Student, etc.)1The Rev. William H. Miller 1873-19062 1906-19123The Rev. Dr. Andrew Mutch Spouse: Petrice Dow Young 1912-19364The Rev. Rex Clements1936-19625The Rev. Dr. David Brainard Watermulder Spouse: Ruth Gullyes 1962-1986 The Rev. Dr. George Bryant Wirth (1972-1977) The Rev. Barbara A. Chaapel (Valentine) (1977-1981)6The Rev. Eugene C. Bay1987-2006 The Rev. Adan A. Mairena (2003-2005) The Rev. George Hollingshead The Rev Patricia M.B. Kitchen 7The Rev. Dr. Wesley Avram Spouse: Lynne Avram 2006-2009 The Rev. Robert McClellen (2007-2010) The Rev. James Leighton Carter (Interim)2010-2012 The Rev. Robert McClellen (2007-2010) The Rev. Kellen A. Smith The Rev. Jacqui Van Vilet The Rev. Susan Rice The Rev. Elizabeth Lovell The Rev. R. Charles Grant (-2014) The Rev. Sherri Hausser (-2013) The Rev. Louisa Watkins-Umphress The Rev. Joanne FongThe Rev. R. Charles Grant (Interim)2012-2013 The Rev. Kellen A. Smith The Rev. Jacqui Van Vilet (-2014) The Rev. Susan Rice The Rev. Elizabeth Lovell The Rev. Sherri Hausser (-2013) The Rev. Louisa Watkins-Umphress The Rev. Joanne Fong8The Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet Spouse: Larry Arney 2013-2025 The Rev. R. Charles Grant (-2014) The Rev. Dr. Nicole Duran (2013-2014) The Rev. Richard Wohlschlaeger The Rev. Mary Steege The Rev. David B. Smith The Rev. Andrew H. Mann, Jr. The Rev. Rachel Pedersen (2014- The Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick (2015- The Rev. Franklyn C. Pottorff (2017-2024) The Rev. Leigh DeVires (2019-2024) The Rev. Brian Ballard (2019-2023) The Rev. Kirby Lawrence Hill (2023-2025) The Rev. Andrew Greenhow (2024- The Rev. Melanie Hardison (2025- 9The Rev. Dr. John M. Willingham (Interim)2025- The Rev. Rachel Pedersen (2014- The Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick (2015- The Rev. Andrew Greenhow (2024- The Rev. Melanie Hardison (2025-
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