If you said 'heaven,' Biblical scholar N.T. Wright says, 'Think again!' In Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, he argues that what we believe about life after death directly affects what we believe about life before death. Come join the Rev. Paul McLain as he guides us in … Continue reading "Where do we go when we die? "
Education for Ministry, aka EfM, helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together. This is a commitment class, and participants are encouraged to commit to the program from August through … Continue reading "Education for Ministry"
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Barth House, 409 Patterson St. Every Thursday morning, a few good men gather for coffee, prayer, Bible study, and terrible jokes. It’s a “Pre-Game Show,” as they study the Gospel lesson for the upcoming Sunday service. It is now in its 20th year, so the jokes must not be that bad. … Continue reading "Baguette Brothers"
Thursdays at Noon on Zoom Gleanings for Summer: Zero at the Bone, by Christian Wiman Starts May 2 Join an online conversation group called "Gleanings" this summer as we consider selections from Christian Wiman's powerful and eclectic new book, Zero at the Bone: 50 Entries Against Despair. Gleanings meets on Thursdays at noon via Zoom. Copies … Continue reading "Gleanings Discussion Group"
Children ages JK through 5th grade are invited to join us in the Children’s Wing, Room 201, on the second floor. Our young people explore their faith and scripture through Godly Play and Weaving God’s Promises – two curriculums based on storytelling designed to connect our young people deeper to their faith.
Later this summer, we will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Philadelphia Eleven, when eleven women were "irregularly" ordained to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church. On Pentecost Sunday, we’ll hear from the Rev. Mimsy Jones, the Rev. Eyleen Farmer, the Rev. Anne Carriere, and the Rev. Katherine Bush about their experiences as deacons and … Continue reading "Women’s Ordination in the Episcopal Church"
The 10:30 a.m. Eucharist attracts a widely varied congregation of all ages, including a strong contingent of young families. Music is led by the semi-professional Calvary Choir with participation from our Boys and Girls Choir, St. Cecilia Choir (second grade and younger), and the Calvary Ringers handbell choir. We also live-stream our Sunday morning Holy … Continue reading "Holy Eucharist Rite II"
The EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) meets from 11:30 to 1:30 in the 2nd-floor EYC room on Sunday afternoons. It is open to any youth in grades 6–12 to come together and participate in different fun activities and projects. Lunch will be provided! Sometimes event details differ, so check the youth e-mails or youth text updates.
Each Sunday evening at 5 p.m., all are invited to participate in a quieter, centering time of worship in the Orgill Room. This gathering offers a guided conversation in place of a sermon, new words for old prayers, and opportunities for silence and reflection. This service will not take place on Sundays when Evensong is … Continue reading "Contemplative Eucharist"
Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing is offered at noon in the church on Wednesdays. All are welcome!