Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
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Location625 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010
CountryUnited States
Language(s)English
DenominationPresbyterian
Membership2,174 [1]
History
StatusOpen
Founded1873 (1873)
Associated peoplePresident Woodrow Wilson
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Administration
SynodSynod of the Trinity
PresbyteryPhiladelphia
Clergy
Senior pastor(s)The Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet
Pastor(s)The Rev. Rebecca Kirpatrick
The Rev. Rachel Pedersen
The Rev. Kriby Lawrence Hill (Interim)
Laity
Organist/Director of musicJeffrey L. Brillhart
Organist(s)Edward Landin-Senn
Session clerkWilliam McKee
Music group(s)Bryn Mawr Chamber Singers, Handbell Choir, Sanctuary Choir (adult), Singing for Life (senior choir), Youth and Children's Choirs,

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.[2]

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.[3]

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. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Notable members

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Dr. Wiliam James Wanless circa 1888, likely at the New York University School of Medicine



Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Manse pre-1923
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church pre-1923
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Chapel pre-1923







List of Pastors

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Pastors of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
Image Pastor (Called) Years Other Pastors

(Supply, Interim, Associate, Student, etc.)

The Rev. Dr. Andrew Mutch [9]

Spouse: Petrice Dow Young [10]

1912-1936
The Rev. Dr. David Brainard Watermulder [11]

Spouse: Ruth Gullyes [12]

1962-1986
  • The Rev. Dr. George Bryant Wirth (1972-1977)
  • The Rev. Barbara A. Chaapel (Valentine) (1977-1981)
1987-2006
  • The Rev. Adan A. Mairena (2003-2005)
The Rev. Dr. Wesley Avram [13]

Spouse: Lynne Avram [14]

2006-2009
  • The Rev. Robert McClellen (2007-2010)
The Rev. James Leighton Carter (Interim) [15] 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 Fong
The Rev. R. Charles Grant (Interim) [16] 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 Fong
The Rev. Dr. Agnes W. Norfleet [17]

Spouse: Larry Arney [18]

2013-
  • 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-
  • The Rev. Andrew Greenhow (2024-

References

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  1. ^ https://issuu.com/brynmawrpresbyterianchurch/docs/2023_annual_report
  2. ^ "About Us." Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania: Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, retrieved online February 23, 2019.
  3. ^ Schaefer, Mari A. "Singing in a choir may be one key to health, happiness for older adults." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Inquirer, December 20, 2018.
  4. ^ https://www.bmpc.org/welcome/new-here
  5. ^ https://bmpc.org/ministries/mission
  6. ^ https://www.bmpc.org/ministries/mission/mission-at-bmpc
  7. ^ https://bmpc.org/ministries/adult-education-fellowship/education-bible-study
  8. ^ https://bmpc.org/ministries/adult-education-fellowship
  9. ^ https://www.chadwickmckinney.com/obituaries/JMargaretAda-Mutch-575/#!/TributeWall
  10. ^ https://www.chadwickmckinney.com/obituaries/JMargaretAda-Mutch-575/#!/TributeWall
  11. ^ https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20150417_David_B__Watermulder__94__pastor.html
  12. ^ https://www.chadwickmckinney.com/obituaries/Reverend-Dr-David-Watermulder/#!/Obituary
  13. ^ https://www.pinnaclepres.org/staff/dr-wesley-avram#:~:text=He%20has%20a%20bachelor%20degree,and%20the%20University%20of%20Chicago.
  14. ^ https://www.pinnaclepres.org/staff/dr-wesley-avram#:~:text=He%20has%20a%20bachelor%20degree,and%20the%20University%20of%20Chicago.
  15. ^ https://issuu.com/brynmawrpresbyterianchurch/docs/2010annualreport
  16. ^ https://issuu.com/brynmawrpresbyterianchurch/docs/2010annualreport
  17. ^ https://bmpc.org/welcome/clergy-staff
  18. ^ https://bmpc.org/pastoral-staff/40-agnes-w-norfleet
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40°01′19″N 75°18′41″W / 40.0220°N 75.3113°W / 40.0220; -75.3113

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