Saturday December 6th 9:30am-11:00am.  1700 Years after the Council of Nicea (325 AD) we still say the creed during worship. Come join us for our Advent Quiet Morning as we explore why this is still important to us today.  And for a bonus, learn how Jolly Old St. Nicholas played a role in shaping our creed. If you have questions, please feel free to contact   Erlis Wickersham .

Thursday November 27th at 9:00am St. Mary’s will have a Thanksgiving Eucharist on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th at 9:00am!

Jesus said to the disciples, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in th

On Sunday December 7th, following the 10:00am service , let’s join hands at our “Ingathering Brunch” in the Navajo Room to celebrate our 2026 Stewardship Pledge drive.  Thank you to St. Mary’s Merry Men who are hosting our celebration.  See you soon and God Bless!

The next meeting of the book club will take place on Wednesday, December 10th at Erlis Wickersham's house. We will be discussing A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain. On January 14th our reading selection will be Hymn on the Morning of Christ's Nativity (1645) by John Milton. On February 11th we will discuss Birding to Change the World (2024) by Trish O'Kane. Everyone is cordially invited to join at any time.

Delivery Approaching Soon! We are preparing for our annual delivery of White Gifts to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Chester, PA, and we welcome your participation and donations as the date draws near. Thank you for all of your support!  For many years, we have shared Christmas joy with children in Chester through this tradition. If you’d like to contribute, please bring a wrapped “White Gift” — using the white side of wrapping paper — and note Boy/Girl and the general age gr

THIS SUNDAY  we study the book of Acts, reading with a view to understanding how each of these readings informs our lives today. Please note: There will be no class on November 30th due to the Thanksgiving holiday.    Saturday December 6th 9:30am-11:00am.  1700 Years after the Council of Nicea (325 AD) we still say the creed during worship. Come join us for our Advent Quiet Morning as we explore why this is still important to us today.  And for a bonus, learn how Jolly Old St

Join St. Mary’s in the spirit of giving as we prepare Christmas Meals for families served by St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in North Philadelphia, living out the message of Matthew 25:40. To participate, simply fill a supplied bag with non-perishable food items to provide a meal for 4–6 people and drop it off in the Navajo Room by December 16. Empty bags will be made available on Sunday, November 23rd following services.   In addition, envelopes are available in the pews for

The Bible study group is finishing its consideration of First Corinthians. We expect to begin Second Corinthians on Monday, October 13th. This close textual study is open to everyone. There are no assignments, and you are welcome to join at any time. October 13th would be an especially g

A Festival of  Lessons & Carols Sunday, December 7 at 4:00pm The Promise of the Messiah is celebrated through readings, carols, and choral music in this cherished candlelight service in the Anglican tradition.  Featuring the music of  Praetorious, Howells, Schutz, Palestrina  The choir and soloists of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church are under the direction of Dr. Gordon Turk. The Reverend Conor Alexander, Rector

Share what you can, take what you need! St. Mary’s Little Free Pantry is dedicated to combating hunger and nurturing our community. Anyone can support this effort by donating nonperishable items like oatmeal, cereal, cake mix, pancake mix, fruit bars, granola bars, canned fruit, and peanut butter. You can place donations directly into the pantry (on the corner of Lancaster Ave. and Louella Ave.) or place them in the basket in the Narthex on the way into church.

Members of St. Mary’s joined Good Works this past Saturday to help repair and renew a home in Phoenixville, PA. Together, we painted, installed insulation, and completed finishing touches that helped prepare the house for its new chapter. We were also honored to take part in a dedication and blessing celebrating the completion of the home’s repairs—a joyful moment for both volunteers and homeowners alike. Thank you to all who helped with our Fall

Thank you to all who continue to donate and help keep our Little Free Pantry filled with food for our community! To make it easier to transport items from the Parish House supply cabinet to the outdoor Pantry Cupboard, we’re happy to share that we now have a Little Pantry Wagon! The wagon is located near the inside food cabinet. Simply load it with food, bring the items to the outdoor cupboard, and return the wagon when finished. Your continued generosity and support make thi

Please remember to sign-up to host coffee hour!  The sign-up sheet can be found on the radiator outside of the Navajo room, next to the...