Choral Evensong
Saint Peter’s Choir will present an Evensong at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 2, in remembrance of the life of Peter Hopkins, Director of Music at Saint Peter’s Church from 2004-2015.
Hunger in Philadelphia
There are hundreds of forks hanging overhead at the Pine Street gate at St. Peter’s. Each fork represents 100 hungry children in Philadelphia. Want to know more about how you can help feed the hungry here in our neighborhood?
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Get to Know Us
We are a thriving congregation of young and old, married and single, gay and straight, people from all different backgrounds. Members of St. Peter’s share their personal faith stories.
Unexpected Link
The St. Peter’s History Committee is pleased to offer insights into the history of our church and churchyard so we learn about the people who came before us and brought us to where we are today. This article was submitted by Libby Browne. In the fall of 2014, I was watching “Finding Your Roots,” the
Welcome Back Sunday
Gather in the churchyard on Sunday, September 11, after the 11 a.m. service for the annual Welcome Back Picnic. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket and your favorite side dish or dessert. We’ll provide the main course and beverages. Come meet and greet old and new friends.
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Ada Knowlton Chew
The St. Peter’s History Committee is pleased to offer insights into the history of our church and churchyard so we learn about the people who came before us and brought us to where we are today. This blog article was submitted by Libby Browne. Last summer St. Peter’s was approached by the Women’s Overseas Service
Hearts Pulsing with Compassion
I find myself weeping for the many LGBTQ people who have undergone enormous struggle to embrace themselves; who have sometimes felt more sadness than celebration about their identities; who have endured deep alienation from communities and families they love in order to live more authentically, if not always more easily.
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Volunteers Needed for Bishop Ordination
God willing and the people consenting, Rev. Canon Daniel G.P. Gutierrez will be ordained and consecrated a Bishop in the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church and 16th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania on July 16, 2016, at 11 a.m. at New Covenant Church, 7500 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. Many people will work together
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Change to Historic Preservation Group
This article was written by Libby Browne, chair of the Historic St. Peter’s Committee The Vestry and the Board of Historic St. Peter’s Church Preservation (HSPCPC) recently came to an agreement about the role of HSPCPC going forward. This separate 501-c-3 organization which was formed in 1991 to help with fund-raising for preservation projects in
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Summer Camp Counselor Needed
St. Peter’s Church is launching a new summer choir camp, called Sing Philadelphia!, and we are seeking a counselor to shepherd children through the camp day, lead activities, and manage camp logistics. No musical experience is necessary, but you must love children, have a good sense of humor, and be interested in building community through
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