In spring of 2026, we will be celebrating the 10 th anniversary of the joining of St. Philip-in-the-Fields with St. Peter’s, Glenside. The Oreland church, which got its start as a daughter parish of St. Peter’s, closed its doors and turned its property back over to the diocese in 2016 after determining that with a shrinking congregation, the parish could not be sustained into the future. The joining of the parishes predates my arrival, but I can say that everywhere I look I

Our Worship Committee meets about six weeks before each church season begins to anticipate liturgical changes in the season, make adjustments and ensure that the various liturgical ministers are on board with what’s to come. They also bring up issues to make liturgy better, such as how to stay safe during the COVID pandemic or how to reinstitute intinction. Of late, we’ve had a few conversations about how to address the tendency to applaud after anthems and other special musi

Stewardship season is again upon us. This Sunday we will kick off our month of reflection and discernment of how we give our time, talent...

As we prepare for the feast of St. Francis this Sunday, I hope you are getting your pets ready to be blessed during the service. Sit them...