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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Just in time for Halloween, join us for yoga (with glow bracelets) and live music in the graveyard of St. Peter’s Church. Philly Yoga Factory will lead a one-hour class for all levels at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 28. Donations will benefit the St. Peter’s Food Cupboard.
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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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For Parents Living in God’s Time: A Parent’s Guide to Nurturing Children throughout the Christian Year, by Margaret M. Persky (Upper Room) reminds parents and other child caregivers of the need to plan ways to be attentive to God at home. Filled with personal stories and creative but simple ideas, it uses the church calendar
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Danny Alvarado visited St. Peter’s in March, and several months later he was on a plane to Guatemala with a group from the church, traveling to the Canterbury School. The experience changed his life. This is Danny’s story in his own words…
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Thursday May 7 is the National Day of Prayer. Please share a prayer on our 24-foot-long chalkboard prayer wall along Fourth Street during the month of May. You can view prayers from the wall using #TodayIPray on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
All are welcome at an organ recital at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at St. Peter’s Church featuring Mr. Bruce J. Barber II, Interim Director of Music & Organist, on the church’s landmark E.M. Skinner Opus 862 organ, and Joseph Rinaldi, staff baritone in the St. Peter’s Choir.
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