Doylestown Presbyterian Church

The Rev. Dr. Mina Choi, DPC’s Organist and Director of Youth Music, partners with DPC member Meghan Burkins aka Meghan Malloy (when performing) to offer a dramatic retelling of the life of King David. This exciting musical presentation will occur in place of a sermon and is perfect for all ages.

This week, Pastor Becca Bateman explores the start of the Israelites' long journey through the wilderness. As we hear of their challenges, may we also feel strengthened by God's surrounding and guiding presence. 

This week, Pastor Becca Bateman looks at Moses’ familiar encounter with the divine in the form of a burning bush. We discuss what it might mean to find our footing in holy soil. 

In the sermon, John Willingham reflects on the full arc of his 36-year career as a Minister of Word and Sacrament. In it, he reflects upon the thousands of individuals who have helped shape his personal faith and service as a disciple of Jesus Christ. 

In his penultimate sermon as an installed pastor, John Willingham focuses on the years at DPC. Join us as he reflects on the special nature of this journey together and his hopes for our body of faith in the years ahead.

Join in this week as Becca Bateman highlights Paul's encouragement to the church of Philippi. They are people like us, trusting God through all seasons of life.

Many children learn the bedtime prayer of “Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep…” Many worship services end with a benediction that starts “The Lord bless you and keep you…” What are we affirming and seeking when we speak of God as one who keeps us? In the sermon, John Willingham will ponder that question as we reflect on two passages of Scripture that speak of One who “keep...

In the sermon, John Willingham reflects on the third letter of John and a key introduction the Apostle makes through it. Join us as we ponder the important place of introductions still in the life of any church. 

In the sermon, John Willingham focuses on the Apostle John’s second letter where he is worried that some are diluting the Gospel message. In particular, he encourages first-century Christians to abide in the teaching of Christ without going beyond it. Join us as we ponder what that instruction might say to us two millennia later as part of a faith tradition that is “always being reformed.”   

While the story of Jonah is often relegated to children's Bible lessons, it does offer a glimpse of the tension between God’s judgement and God’s mercy. Listen in as Pauline Sexton explores these intriguing themes in her sermon. 

In his sermon, John Willingham focuses on a moment when the Apostle Paul praises some members of the church in Thessalonica and scolds others. Join us as we explore the reason for those differing messages and then consider what his 1st Century words might say to some 21st Century Christians.        

In his sermon, John Willingham concludes the gap in his Old Testament preaching history by focusing on a passage from the Book of Habakkuk. In that account from the 7th century B.C., the prophet bearing that name shares a vision from God that offers clues about the future of that nation and believer. Join us as we listen in and ponder what that moment from the past has to say to us about the clues...

In the sermon, John Willingham reflects on two Biblical passages that speak of a future end to all hardship. Join us as we ponder those reminders of God’s promises to us and how we best wait until the change appears. 

On this Pentecost Sunday, John Willingham focuses on a moment that occurred on October 17, 520 B.C. A new temple was under construction and some old-timers were distressed until the prophet Haggai brought this word from God: “My spirit abides among you; do not fear.” Join us as we ponder the gift that message was to them and its continuing power for us on this Memorial Day weekend 2483 years later...

In the sermon, John Willingham draws from the Old Testament book of Obadiah where the prophet criticizes the neighbors of ancient Israel for failing to act when Jerusalem was overrun. We join his account to the words of Jesus’ Parable of the Good Samaritan and consider what God might be saying to us when we, too, are bystanders to hurt or evil today.    

DPC Youth Riley B., Gavin J., and Olivia F. offered heartfelt accounts of how God has touched their lives as they have moved through DPC's children and youth ministries over the years. 

During another joint worship service with Second Baptist Church of Doylestown, this time here at DPC, Pastor Robert Hamlin delivered the message in which he called upon each of us to live our lives in a way that represents Jesus. 

In the sermon, John Willingham focuses on words from Hosea. Even though that prophet lived 3,000 years ago, his message speaks with freshness and relevance about our 21st century responsibility to care for God’s good creation. Join us as we listen in on that enduring call and consider our part in making a difference.  

A week after Easter, one by one, a few have encountered the risen Jesus. Join in as we ponder along with Thomas, our own encounter with Jesus.

John Willingham explores the interaction between Mary Magdalene and the Risen Jesus as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord on Easter Sunday.

In the sermon, John Willingham focuses on the final utterance by Jesus as recorded in John’s gospel. Join us on Palm Sunday as we reflect together on the ongoing meaning and power of his words on the Friday that followed: “It is finished.”    

In the sermon, John Willingham focuses on the moment Jesus cries out from the cross “I am thirsty.” In reporting those words, the gospel writer makes a passing statement as to why Jesus said what he did. Join us as we consider the peril and possibilities of claiming to know the mind of Christ.    

In the sermon, John Willingham focuses on the parting words of Jesus from the cross that have created the most conversation and consternation over the years. Join us as we ponder the significance of that moment when Jesus cried out “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”   

In the sermon, John Willingham continues our look at "The Last Seven Words of Jesus," by pondering the moment Christ entrusts his mother to the care of the Beloved Disciple. Join us as we reflect upon those words and the ongoing gift he created with them. 

In the sermon, John Willingham continues our Lenten focus on the final words of Jesus. This week we hear his reply to a thief on the cross who asks “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Join us as we ponder the significance of that request and response.