Community Service


Community service, or outreach, is taken seriously at APC. There are the many projects sponsored by the Presbyterian General Assembly and the Presbytery as a part of the Church's world and country wide missions which are supported financially and, to some extent, personally. Locally, however, there are a large number of activities such as the Food Cupboard, the Super Cupboard, Aid to Friends, the Red Cross Blood Drive, Adopt a Highway, Habitat for Humanity, and many others.  More>

Church Facilities are also made available for outside groups to meet at the church.


Adult Activities


Adult activities are varied as to age and interest.

Ambassadors: Church members are commissioned to visit prospective new members to inform them about the church. 

Audio Visual:  Individuals with A/V experience record morning service and special events.

Come Double Club: A group of middle age to senior couples who meet monthly at the church. Their activities range from covered dish suppers to special trips to local points of interest, golf, bowling, bridge, and similar activities.

Adult Fellowship: A social group of young to middle aged adults. Activities include road rallies, camping trips, progressive dinners, coffee house visits, etc. They also perform service projects for the church and community.

Mothers of Preschool, Elementary and Middle School Children: Please contact the church office for current information. 

Music Program: Three graded bell choirs, two children's choirs, a youth choir, and an adult choir that doubles as a community choir.  Add the Abington Symphony Orchestra and the Music at Abington series to round out an ambitious music program that attracts music professionals and aficionados from far and wide.

Naomi's Group: A group of single, widowed, or divorced women who meet regularly for dining out and other social activities.

Parish Nurses: Registered nurses provide a variety of volunteer services to the congregation.

Presbyterian Women: A group of very active women organized into "circles" of various interests which meet both as circles and as a group on the whole. They support the Presbyterian Children's Village and raise money for various local and worldwide missions of the church.

        Abington Presbyterian Nursery School


Nursery School and Play Group Program


The Abington Presbyterian Church offers two programs for pre-school children. The Nursery School is designed for three, four and five yearolds, while the Play Group program is designed for two year olds (24 to 36 months). They are directed by Barbara Foy, Director of Abington Presbyterian Church Preschool.

Both programs have open enrollment policies based on race, creed or national origin.

Application forms and additional information may be obtained by writing to Barbara Foy, Abington Presbyterian Nursery School, 1082 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, or telephoning at 215-885-0832. Information may also be obtained through the Church office at 215-887-4530.


Nursery School

Abington Presbyterian Nursery School(APNS) was established as a non-profit school in 1959. Since its inception, APNS has been committed to offering young children a loving learning environment based on attitudes of respect and understanding. We focus on the growth and development of the whole child, creating an environment that nurtures their physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth. We strive to complement parents' efforts to provide experiences that help the child feel worthy, competent, and unique and to establish a positive foundation for the child's growing relationships.

Each class of children is led by a state-certified teacher, who is assisted by a teacher's aide. The school has been licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Academic Schools since its founding in 1959.

Classes are grouped by age and frequency of meeting:

Pre-Kindergarten - meets five mornings Monday through Friday and is open to both four and five year olds.

Four year olds - meets four mornings per week (Monday through Thursday)

Four year olds - meets three mornings per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

Three year olds - meets three mornings per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

Three year olds - meets two mornings per week (Tuesday and Thursday).

Tuition varies with frequency of attendance and is payable monthly in advance beginning in September. There is also a non-refundable application fee which is not applicable to the tuition.

Nursery School classes are in session from 9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. School closures and vacation periods loosely follow those of the Abington School District.

There is also an EXTENDED SESSION for enrolled children who may be cared for, by reservation, from 11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., at an additional charge

Transportation is not provided.


Play Group Program

The Play Group Program is for children 24 to 36 months of age, and is designed to give them an opportunity to be with other children of the same age in a loving, supportive play situation. Each Play Group has a qualified leader and an assistant leader.

Age level is decided by the child's age on September 1st. While there may be some variance in the age ranges due to the distribution of birthdates of the children enrolled, all children are eligible for either one, two or three day groups.

Play Groups begin in September and continue through May. School closures and vacation periods loosely follow those of the Abington School District.

Play Groups meet as follows:
   Three Day Group- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
   Two Day Groups- Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday
   One Day Groups- any one day of the week based on enrollment

Tuition depends on the frequency of attendance, and is payable monthly beginning in September. There is also a non-refundable registration fee which is not applicable to tuition.

Transportation is not provided.

Abington Presbyterian Church
On the corner of Old York & Susquehanna Roads
Abington, PA 19001
215-887-4530

 

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