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Reflections from the Rector

Get to Know Rev. Sarah

I am so excited to join the St. Peter’s community as Associate Rector! St. Peter’s is a special place for me. Years ago, I was received into the Episcopal Church at St. Peter’s. You...

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What is Christian Hope?

Advent is a season of waiting, of joyful anticipation, of hope. A season in which we make the home that is our soul ready for the Holy One to move into. And I know...

by The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field

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It would be hard to avoid bad news about the environment in the last few months. Reports in newspapers and scientific magazines have highlighted the rapid pace of climate heating with resulting loss of...

by The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field

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The Story of Death and New Life

Easter is late this year—almost as late as it can occur—and I often find it harder to “walk” the events of Holy Week, the last week of Jesus’ earthly life, when spring is in...

by The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field

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Let’s Dance!

Lent, the 40 days preceding Easter, is thought of, imagined, in various ways: a desert journey, a wilderness expedition, spring cleaning for the soul. This year, though, I have been thinking about Lent as...

by The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field

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Journey through Lent with the Food Cupboard

Our practice of Lenten almsgiving is not just about raising money (although the Food Cupboard certainly does need our consistent and generous support). It is also about softening our hearts toward those in need.

by The Rev. Sean Lanigan

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Ashes to Go at Jefferson Station

Thousands of commuters will be greeted by white-robed clergy as they exit the Septa trains this Wednesday at Jefferson Station. The Rev. Claire Nevin-Field and the Rev. Sean Lanigan will distribute ashes from 7:30–9...

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