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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St. Peter’s has constructed a labyrinth in the churchyard, and all are welcome to walk the labyrinth for prayer and meditation during Lent. What is a Labyrinth? Walking a labyrinth is a form of meditation that has been practiced by nearly every religious tradition since ancient times. A labyrinth has a single, purposeful path that
On January 17, a group of parents came together to discuss the future of our children’s programming at St. Peter’s. So many wonderful possibilities were shared during that conversation, and we’re now beginning the process of trying out some of these new ideas. While there’s more to come in the near future, here are some
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The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania is in the midst of a search for our next Diocesan Bishop. A Search Committee comprised of people—clergy and lay—from throughout the diocese has been working since the summer to develop a diocesan profile, review candidates, and recommend a slate of candidates to the Diocese. The slate, announced January 28,
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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I am delighted to let you know that the Rev. Sean Lanigan will be joining the staff of St. Peter’s as Associate Rector, beginning Nov. 29, the first Sunday of Advent. Sean is a graduate of Brown University (BA), Yale Divinity School (M.Div.), and the General Theological Seminary (Diploma
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St. Peter’s Church in the City of Philadelphia is a church on a mission: To embody the love of God as Christ’s heart, mind, and hands. We are looking for an Associate Rector to help us grow more fully into our vision. The Associate Rector will be primarily responsible for two aspects of parish life:
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The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field has been named the 21st Rector of St. Peter’s Church in Philadelphia. Nevin-Field, who has served as Assistant Rector at St. Peter’s Church since 2006, will assume her responsibilities as rector on August 1, 2015. “It is with great happiness and also with a profound sense of history that the Vestry
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As you know, Christine Neville has been our Servant Year member and leader of the Food Cupboard for the past year. She has helped us maintain our momentum, has brought in new grants, has helped us expand to 2 new sites (Free Church of St. John in Kensington and St. Barnabas’ Mission at 61st and
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This blog post was submitted by Parish Archivist Nancy Fago. St. Peter’s Archives have been ranked in the top 15% of small archive repositories in the greater Philadelphia area by the Hidden Collections Initiative for Pennsylvania Small Archival Repositories, a program of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Over 160 repositories have been identified, surveyed, assessed
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All are invited to the second annual summer concert series in the churchyard of St. Peter’s. The outdoor concerts with live music and free refreshments will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month—June 24, July 22, and August 26.
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