Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church

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]

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
Location	625 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010
Country	United States
Language(s)	English
Denomination	Presbyterian
Membership	2,174 [1]
History
Status	Open
Founded	1873 (1873)
Associated people	President Woodrow Wilson
Architecture
Functional status	Active
Administration
Synod	Synod of the Trinity
Presbytery	Philadelphia
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 music	Jeffrey L. Brillhart
Organist(s)	Edward Landin-Senn
Session clerk	William McKee
Music group(s)	Bryn Mawr Chamber Singers, Handbell Choir, Sanctuary Choir (adult), Singing for Life (senior choir), Youth and Children's Choirs,

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

• 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.

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

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

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

External links

• Church website

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