Weekly Update
View our weekly announcements below!
PrayerMate App
Proclamation has created prayer lists for our ministries, 2026-2027 events, and our prayer chain requests. If you would like to learn more about how to use PrayerMate or would like help setting up this app, speak with Elden Pan in the narthex following morning worship or email prayer@proclamation.org to request assistance.
College Brunch • September 27
Proclamation’s college ministry will be hosting a college brunch following the morning service today. All college students are welcome to join us for a time of food and fellowship!
First Sunday Fellowship • October 4
Join us following evening worship on October 4 for dinner and fellowship together. The church will povide baked ziti and garlic bread; please bring salad or dessert to share.
Faith & Freedom: A Walking Tour of Philadelphia • October 10
Proclamation is delighted to partner with Westminster Theological Seminary and Dr. Peter Lillback to offer Faith & Freedom, a walking tour of Philadelphia. Tour booklets with the full itinerary are available in the narthex. Sign-up is required, and space is limited. Please sign up at: https://bit.ly/PPCOct10PhiladelphiaTour.
The cost of the tour is $125. Payment may be made by check or online through the designated fund; please write “Faith & Freedom Tour” in the memo. Please email kerrick@proclamation.org with any questions.
Missions Sunday • October 11
The Missions Committee invites you to join us for our 2026 Missions Sunday, focusing on Missions and Evangelism in Post-Christian Societies.
Rides for College Students
There is a need for volunteers who would be willing to give local college students a ride to Proclamation's services throughout the school year. Please reach out to Hannah (hannah@proclamation.org) or Antonio (antonio@proclamation.org) if you would be willing to serve our college ministry in this way.
Wednesday Family Nights
Join us on Wednesday evenings for Family night, with music, discipleship, and fellowship opportunities for all ages. Dinner is served from 4:45 - 6:30.
Women's Fall Gathering • October 24
Women are invited for a fall gathering at Grace Galib's home on Saturday, October 24 from 6pm - 8pm. The address is 409 Boxwood Rd, Bryn Mawr PA 19010. Be on the lookout for a sign up to RSVP and bring food!
Men’s Bible Studies
Proclamation has two opportunities for men to gather together and study the Word together this fall:
Women’s Bible Study: The Gospel of Mark
Proclamation women are invited to our Wednesday morning and evening Women's Bible studies. This fall we'll study the Gospel of Mark. As we follow Jesus through His interactions with His disciples, the crowds, the sick, the searching, the broken, and those who oppose Him, we’ll discover what it means to know the King, trust Him, and follow Him. Email info@proclamation.org for more information.
Music
Wednesday music ministries include opportunities for children (age 4) through adults. We hope you’ll join us as we begin another year of worshiping the Lord through music. For more information, please see below:
Save the Date • 2027 Women's Retreat
Mark your calendars for the 2027 Women’s Retreat, taking place March 5–7, 2027, at Black Rock Retreat. We’re excited to welcome Virginia Spykerman again as our guest speaker. We hope you’ll plan to join us for a meaningful weekend of fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual renewal!
Save the Date • 2027 Men's Retreat
The 2027 Men’s Retreat, will take place April 16–17, 2027. Planning is underway and more details will be coming soon!
Save the Date • 2027 Marriage Enrichment Retreat
Mark your calendars for Proclamation Presbyterian Church’s 2027 Marriage Enrichment Retreat, taking place October 1–3, 2027, at The Flanders Hotel in Ocean City, NJ. We hope you’ll plan to join us for a meaningful weekend of fellowship, encouragement, and Christ-centered teaching as we seek to grow together in marriage and in Christ. More details coming soon!
Give Online
Did you know you can give online? Did you know that the missions budget is separate from the operating budget? Did you know you can pay for those going on missions trips or give to the compassion fund online? Consider setting up an account online at
proclamation.org/give.
Proclamation has created prayer lists for our ministries, 2026-2027 events, and our prayer chain requests. If you would like to learn more about how to use PrayerMate or would like help setting up this app, speak with Elden Pan in the narthex following morning worship or email prayer@proclamation.org to request assistance.
College Brunch • September 27
Proclamation’s college ministry will be hosting a college brunch following the morning service today. All college students are welcome to join us for a time of food and fellowship!
First Sunday Fellowship • October 4
Join us following evening worship on October 4 for dinner and fellowship together. The church will povide baked ziti and garlic bread; please bring salad or dessert to share.
Faith & Freedom: A Walking Tour of Philadelphia • October 10
Proclamation is delighted to partner with Westminster Theological Seminary and Dr. Peter Lillback to offer Faith & Freedom, a walking tour of Philadelphia. Tour booklets with the full itinerary are available in the narthex. Sign-up is required, and space is limited. Please sign up at: https://bit.ly/PPCOct10PhiladelphiaTour.
The cost of the tour is $125. Payment may be made by check or online through the designated fund; please write “Faith & Freedom Tour” in the memo. Please email kerrick@proclamation.org with any questions.
Missions Sunday • October 11
The Missions Committee invites you to join us for our 2026 Missions Sunday, focusing on Missions and Evangelism in Post-Christian Societies.
- Sunday School: We look forward to welcoming John Hinkson, Director of Student Fellows at the Rivendell Institute at Yale University, to teach a combined adult Sunday School class in room 243-245. His topic is University Ministry in Post-Christian Societies.
- Worship: Yannick Imbert, Faculte Jean Calvin, will, our supported missionary in Hungary, will preach in our morning and evening worship services.
- Congregational Lunch: All are invited to join us for lunch and fellowship with our missionaries following the morning service.
Rides for College Students
There is a need for volunteers who would be willing to give local college students a ride to Proclamation's services throughout the school year. Please reach out to Hannah (hannah@proclamation.org) or Antonio (antonio@proclamation.org) if you would be willing to serve our college ministry in this way.
Wednesday Family Nights
Join us on Wednesday evenings for Family night, with music, discipleship, and fellowship opportunities for all ages. Dinner is served from 4:45 - 6:30.
- Wednesday ministries for children and youth, including Children’s Music, Trail Life, Girls of Grace, and Youth Group, are offered in a safe and welcoming environment as part of two decades of discipleship of our covenant children. Parents, visit https://proclamation.org/wednesday or our church app to sign children and youth up for the 2026-27 ministry year.
- If you have any questions about Family Night Ministries or need help registering, please reach out to us at info@proclamation.org.
- Use the Proclamation Church app to stay in the loop and easily sign up for Wednesday night activities. Download the Proclamation Church app to get the latest updates, register for ministries, and never miss a detail.
Women's Fall Gathering • October 24
Women are invited for a fall gathering at Grace Galib's home on Saturday, October 24 from 6pm - 8pm. The address is 409 Boxwood Rd, Bryn Mawr PA 19010. Be on the lookout for a sign up to RSVP and bring food!
Men’s Bible Studies
Proclamation has two opportunities for men to gather together and study the Word together this fall:
- Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. in room 017 with Pastor John. Join us for a post-sermon study on the Book of Acts which will serve to equip men to understand Acts more deeply, apply it practically to their spheres of responsibility, and equip men who lead in ministry to instruct others through Acts.
- Saturday mornings at 9 a.m., with lively discussion, fellowship, and time for prayer. This year, we are studying Lloyd-Jones classic treatment of the Sermon on the Mount.
Women’s Bible Study: The Gospel of Mark
Proclamation women are invited to our Wednesday morning and evening Women's Bible studies. This fall we'll study the Gospel of Mark. As we follow Jesus through His interactions with His disciples, the crowds, the sick, the searching, the broken, and those who oppose Him, we’ll discover what it means to know the King, trust Him, and follow Him. Email info@proclamation.org for more information.
Music
Wednesday music ministries include opportunities for children (age 4) through adults. We hope you’ll join us as we begin another year of worshiping the Lord through music. For more information, please see below:
- Chancel Choir: Our Chancel Choir (9th grade-adult) rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 (starting September 9, with a choir retreat on September 4) and sings in Sunday morning worship and occasionally for special events. Singers are welcome to join as their schedule allows. For more information, contact Dr. Ryan Kelly (ryan@proclamation.org).
- Children and Youth Music: Children’s music classes for pre-K through high school include choirs, hymn classes, and handbell ensembles. Register on the app at Thrive|Children’s and Youth Ministries Registration. For more information, contact Jen Loux (jen@proclamation.org).
- Orchestra: Proclamation’s orchestra plays for Sunday a.m. worship once per month. If you are high school age through adult and play an orchestral instrument, please contact Dr. Ryan Kelly (ryan@proclamation.org) to express interest. Pre-high school instrumental musicians are invited to play in Sinfonia as part of a Sunday p.m. worship service.
- Soli Deo Gloria Ringers: Our handbell choir Soli Deo Gloria rehearses on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Opportunities for ringing are available to those little to significant experience. For more information, contact Gideon Whitehead (gideon@proclamation.org).
Save the Date • 2027 Women's Retreat
Mark your calendars for the 2027 Women’s Retreat, taking place March 5–7, 2027, at Black Rock Retreat. We’re excited to welcome Virginia Spykerman again as our guest speaker. We hope you’ll plan to join us for a meaningful weekend of fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual renewal!
Save the Date • 2027 Men's Retreat
The 2027 Men’s Retreat, will take place April 16–17, 2027. Planning is underway and more details will be coming soon!
Save the Date • 2027 Marriage Enrichment Retreat
Mark your calendars for Proclamation Presbyterian Church’s 2027 Marriage Enrichment Retreat, taking place October 1–3, 2027, at The Flanders Hotel in Ocean City, NJ. We hope you’ll plan to join us for a meaningful weekend of fellowship, encouragement, and Christ-centered teaching as we seek to grow together in marriage and in Christ. More details coming soon!
Support Our Missionaries
Proclamation has the privilege of supporting 29 missionaries around the world. Please consider supporting the work of the Great Commission by committing to pray for our missionaries and by financially supporting the Missions Fund. Proclamation’s Mission Fund is separate and distinct from the church’s Operating Budget so remember to designate your gifts to the Missions Fund. You can give to the Missions Fund online at www.proclamation.org/give or by writing ‘Missions’ on the memo line of your check.
Proclamation has the privilege of supporting 29 missionaries around the world. Please consider supporting the work of the Great Commission by committing to pray for our missionaries and by financially supporting the Missions Fund. Proclamation’s Mission Fund is separate and distinct from the church’s Operating Budget so remember to designate your gifts to the Missions Fund. You can give to the Missions Fund online at www.proclamation.org/give or by writing ‘Missions’ on the memo line of your check.
Important Church Notifications
Proclamation church and our ministries send emergency notifications, announcements, and other ministry news through the Proclamation App. To be sure you do not miss emergency notifications, such as cancelation of worship services or mid-week activities, download the app and make sure notifications are turned on. You may download the app on either your phone or tablet. To permit notifications from the app: Open the app & tap the upper right button & scroll down to app settings & turn on notifications (“general” is the most important). Make sure notifications are turned on in your phone settings as well. If you have any questions, please speak with Kerrick, Kristen, or Jonathan.
Note: Due to an app refresh, all users may need to refresh notification permissions. If you’ve had the app for a while, even if you previously permitted notifications, please make sure they are still permitted.
Proclamation church and our ministries send emergency notifications, announcements, and other ministry news through the Proclamation App. To be sure you do not miss emergency notifications, such as cancelation of worship services or mid-week activities, download the app and make sure notifications are turned on. You may download the app on either your phone or tablet. To permit notifications from the app: Open the app & tap the upper right button & scroll down to app settings & turn on notifications (“general” is the most important). Make sure notifications are turned on in your phone settings as well. If you have any questions, please speak with Kerrick, Kristen, or Jonathan.
Note: Due to an app refresh, all users may need to refresh notification permissions. If you’ve had the app for a while, even if you previously permitted notifications, please make sure they are still permitted.
Give Online
Did you know you can give online? Did you know that the missions budget is separate from the operating budget? Did you know you can pay for those going on missions trips or give to the compassion fund online? Consider setting up an account online at
proclamation.org/give.