Our Story






On April 16, 1856, a new church was instituted and organized in the city of Philadelphia by a deputation from the Third Presbytery. The church consisted of 16 members and met in a new church building on the corner of 22nd and Wallace Streets. The church building was built through the generosity of benefactors that included Mathias Baldwin ( of Baldwin Locomotive fame). The lot had been part of the country estate of Robert Morris, a father of the American Revolution. The name given to that church was "Olivet."


For an in-depth look at our history, click on the 150th Anniversary Booklet or here.



staff & worship leadership



Peter Ahn


Pastor


Peter Ahn has been the pastor at Olivet Covenant Presbyterian Church since 2018. He is passionate about discerning and practicing individual and communal vocation. Peter is married and he is home-schools his three children.


Stefan Wyschynskyj



Office Manager



Stefan Wyschynskyj complements in all of the areas of Peter's weaknesses. His formal training as a graphic designer has been a blessing for Olivet Covenant Presbyterian Church.



Bruce Saul



Music Director



Bruce Saul is coordinates all things related to music in worship. He also manages church finances, oversees the building/property matters and occasionally preaches when our pastor needs pulpit assistance.



Olivet Covenant Presbyterian Church is a part of the Presbytery of Philadelphia.
The Presbytery of Philadelphia is a part of the Synod of Trinity.
The Synod of Trinity is a part of Presbyterian Church (USA) denomination.
and...
Presbyterian Church (USA) is a small part of the Church called by Jesus Christ.

"My prayer is not for them alone.
I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message,
that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.
May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me."
(John 17:20-21)