It is with great joy that we announce the Rev. Laurie Jean Wurm has accepted the call to become the 22nd Rector of St. Peter’s Church. Rev. Laurie will officially begin her ministry with us on August 5. The St. Peter’s Search Committee recommended Rev. Laurie after a thorough search process. In coordination with the […]
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St. Peter’s Church is adorned with plaques and memorials throughout the church and parish house, each telling the stories of those who have shaped its legacy. Portraits of past rectors and images of the church’s picturesque campus line the parish house walls, offering glimpses of generations gone by. Though these memorials once held deep significance,
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Last summer, Parish Administrator Kate Randall was contacted by a patriotic historical organization composed of and incorporated as the “Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.” Unbeknownst to us, that group had discovered that Elizabeth Matthews Heyward, the wife of one of the signers (Thomas Heyward of South Carolina), had been buried in
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The little light that is hanging from the chancel is an Epiphany star lamp, but we really don’t know much about it! Every year, it is brought down from its home above and behind the front of the chancel on or about January 6, the start of the Epiphany season, and goes back before Ash
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“It is a Christian obligation to vote, and more than that, it is the church’s responsibility to help get souls to the polls.” – Presiding Bishop Michael Curry The presidential election is fast approaching and, across the country and political spectrum, there is undeniable anxiety. How do we live faithfully during this election season? These
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This is my first Lent as your priest and there’s something you need to know: I love Lent. I love it not because I’m a glutton for punishment, or because I like to preach against sinful behavior and its consequences. I do those things because it’s my job, not because I enjoy it. And for
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Now that we are in the hottest season of the year, the Social Justice Discernment Group thought it important to focus on heat related illnesses, ways to stay safe, and disparities in exposure to heat stress. The latter is especially prevalent in urban settings because of what is known as the urban heat island, wherein
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Gun violence is a crisis across our country. St. Peter’s is committed to addressing gun violence through education, activism, and helping members access information about effective common sense gun reform possibilities. For this month, here are some simple ways to get involved: Wear Orange Weekend – June 3-4 St. Peter’s will join millions of people
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This month, the St. Peter’s Social Justice Discernment Group has elected to lift up the challenges felt by 30% or more of Philadelphians struggling to feed themselves and their families. In March, SNAP benefits were cut, removing the emergency boost many families had been receiving since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that
This month, the St. Peter’s Social Justice Discernment Group has chosen to address the specific issue of the Chinatown arena within the larger context of the chronic struggle of our marginalized communities, often communities of color, to maintain their integrity and stability in the face of development. The articles and videos included here present an
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