College Retreat

By Josiah Vanderveen / Fri, Sep 4 at 5pm – Sun, Sep 6 at 2pm

How do we bear witness to Christ in a world that does not want to hear? Paul reminds us that "we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing" (2 Cor. 2:15). At this year's fall retreat, we'll consider what it means to witness in word and deed: to speak the truth with gentleness, to adorn the doctrine of God our Savior with our lives, and to leave the outcome in His hands. Come ready for rich teaching, deep fellowship, and a weekend set apart to grow as witnesses of the light we have received.

All undergraduate students and college-aged individuals are welcome to register.

SCHEDULE:

Friday, September 4 – 5:00 PM – Depart Tenth
Sunday, September 6 – 10:00 AM – Depart for worship at the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City (PCA), 701 Wesley Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Separate male and female dormitories each sleeping up to 30 with basic cots
COST: $60 – for food, lodging and more

Registration limits are 30 men and 30 women. No early / late registration price change. Registration will close the day of the Retreat. You will have the option of purchasing TCF Swag.

Get-To-Know-You Lunches

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Come and join one of the Get-to-know-you-Lunches and enjoy fellowship in a small group setting. Lunch will be provided. Families with young children are greatly encouraged to come (please register kids, as well)! Registration is required and capped at 35 attendees.

Jesus Explored

By Enrique Leal, Jonny Gibson & Josiah Vanderveen /

Jesus Explored is a four-week course on who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means to follow him.

Please join us for a free meal, a short presentation on Jesus, and a time to have your questions answered.

Schedule

January 12, 2026 – Jesus of Nazareth: Liar, Lunatic – or Lord?

January 19, 2026 – Prophecy and Proof: Can We Trust the Bible?

February 2, 2026 – The God Who Speaks: Objective Truth in a Skeptical Age

February 9, 2026 – Becoming Truly Human: Why Only Christ Makes Us Whole

If you would like to explore who Jesus is, this course is for you!

Women’s Social Events

By Kelci Rose / This Friday, August 14 at 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Join us for our Tenth women's summer fellowship event as we enjoy an evening of sweet treats and trivia fun. We encourage you to bring a friend! Please register by August 12th. Registration is $5 to help cover the cost. Discounted parking ($6) is available at the South Street Garage.

NJ Parish Bonfire

By Scott Sweeney /

Mark your calendars! The NJ Parish will be hosting a bonfire at Springdale Farm in Cherry Hill, NJ. Join us for a time of fellowship, singing, campfire fare, cider donuts, apple cider, s’mores and more. $10 per person.

Playgroup

By Kelci Rose & Pam Nothacker /

Tenth Playgroup provides a way for caregivers and kids to find community in the city. Caregivers socialize over coffee while children busy themselves with learning centers and toys.

Join us 9:30-11:30am on the first and third Wednesdays of each month during the school term.

Please note that we ask that you enter via the alley on Spruce Street that runs next to our sanctuary (1708 Spruce Street). We have space to park your stroller and someone will be there to direct you.

No registration is necessary, but you can join the Playgroup Email list here.

Volunteers are needed. Learn more about volunteering with kids at Tenth.

Children’s Bible School Orientation Lunch

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Join us for lunch to hear about Tenth's vision for the discipleship of children from Rev. Josiah Vanderveen (Pastor of Discipleship), about the upcoming fall classes for children and youth from ministry leaders Erin Millar (Nursery), Kelci Rose (Children), and Rev. Brock Garrigan (Youth), and testimonies from Bible School graduates.

We especially encourage young families to join and any who are interested in serving with children or youth!

Beginning at 1PM, childcare is available for children age 1- 4 for those who register by Friday, July 24. Please feed your children at the lunch before dropping them off in the nursery. Infants and children age 5 and older may join the orientation.

Officer Training Seminars

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Training Sessions for Officers and other Volunteers

Ocean City Beach Day (Día de playa en Ocean City)

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Stroll the boardwalk, sit on the sand, swim in the ocean, and watch the fireworks at night with your Tenth Church family! Come join us for a day at the beach in Ocean City, NJ. A wonderful taco lunch will be provided, but bring $10 for a beach tag. All are welcome!

Drivers are needed to help transport people from Tenth to Ocean City and back again. Pick up your passengers at Tenth at 9:00 am and return with them to Tenth. Indicate if you can drive people when you register.

New Jersey Parish Meetings

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Join us for our Spring NEW JERSEY Parish meeting where we will hear about the exciting things happening at Tenth. Please consider bringing a snack or dessert and we look forward to seeing you!

LOCATION: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 520 Kings Highway S, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08034

6:30 – 7:00 PM – Snacks and Fellowship

7:00 – 8:30 PM – Forum

Metro Parish Meetings

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Join us for our Spring METRO Parish meeting where we will hear about the exciting things happening at Tenth. Please consider bringing a snack or dessert and we look forward to seeing you!

6:30 – 7:00 PM – Snacks and Fellowship

7:00 – 8:30 PM – Forum

Men’s Phillies Game

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Join other men at the ballpark for a matchup of the Phillies and the Yankees.

$55/ticket through July 13.
$60/ticket thereafter until we run out of tickets.

Please note that tickets are not refundable.

Tickets will be sent digitally a day or two before the event to the email on your profile.

2026 Men’s Retreat

By Adam Norris /

All Tenth men are invited to attend the 2026 Men's Retreat at America's Keswick. The total cost is $165 and covers all meals and beds for the weekend. Scholarships are available, please contact the leader for information.

Saturday 1-Day Option: In the registration, you will select the $50 Deposit Fee. Under the Roommate question, please type "coming Saturday only." The final payment will be $50 at check out.

Our speaker will be Dr. David Garner, professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, and we are excited to spend the weekend with him.

Family Fellowship Events

By Kelci Rose /

Join us for our Sunday School Family Potluck Brunch! Come enjoy a morning of fellowship and delicious food as families, teachers, and children gather together to kick-off the summer. Please bring a breakfast or brunch dish to share, and we look forward to spending this time together!

Please register with your food signup and if you are able, to volunteer for either setup or cleanup.

Women’s Lunch

By Isabella Andreozzi & Kelci Rose /

Celebrate the season with us at the annual Women’s Christmas Lunch! Enjoy a joyful afternoon of fellowship, delicious food, and festive fun including Christmas-themed games and warm conversation with other women from Tenth.

Please note, if you need childcare, you must email [email protected] by November 30.

Community Block Party

By James Kurtz / Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 12:30pm; Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 4pm & others

It's back! Weather and permit-permitting, the Community Block Party returns to Delancey Street this fall. While this is a nice time to mingle with the church family, more importantly, this is a time for our church community to be welcoming to our local community. We need about 40 volunteers to make this event a success. Please sign up to volunteer before the end of August. If you're in a small group that would like to serve together, please contact us.

Congregational Meeting

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Called Congregational Meeting

A meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia is called for Sunday March 15, 2026. The purpose of the meeting is for the Trustees to present a report with a motion to recommend the purchase of a manse near the church for Minister Gibson. The meeting will be held in the Sanctuary after the 11am service.

By the order of the Session,
Michel Hatem, Clerk

By the order of the Trustees,
Scott Sweeney, Chairman

Theology Night

By Josiah Vanderveen & Suzannah Waddington / Friday, January 29, 2027 at 6:30pm – 9pm & Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 9am – 12pm

Join us for an evening with Dr. Bradley Green, professor of Philosophy and Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theoloical Seminary and cofounder of Augustine School, a Christian liberal arts school in Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. Green will be speaking with us about the history of, and Christian response to, Critical Theory.

Please bring a dessert to share, labeled with any allergens.

Schedule

6:30pm:	Lecture 1: Thinking Clearly about Critical Theory
7:15pm:	Desserts
7:45pm:	Lecture 2: Thinking Critically about Critical Theory
8:30pm:	Q&A

Women’s Prayer Meeting

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Join us and other women on the 2nd Saturday of each month to pray. A meeting link will be sent when you join the group.