News
Building and Grounds Update
There was another productive meeting held this week to track progress on the ongoing Buildings and Grounds projects. We are now only waiting on the Philadelphia Water Department to sign off on the new sewer line before contractors can start to break ground. In addition, testing of different restoration techniques is underway, and once the […]
Great – and many – candidates
Thanks for your Tuesday evening prayers, folks! The committee is moving steadily along with more interviews and internal discernment about the large number of candidates who have applied for St. Paul’s Rector position. They’re from all over the country, of really varied backgrounds and ages. We’ve listened to lots of sermons via YouTube and other media; there are […]
The Most Reverend Frank Griswold joins us for a chat
The Most Reverend Frank Griswold – speaks candidly at our upcoming Clergy Conversations Bishop of Chicago 1987-1997, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal church 1998-2006 I first met Frank Griswold at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London in June 2007, at the ordination to the diaconate of a mutual friend – James Rosenthal. Jim was the head […]
Renovation Update – 2/4/21
In an effort to keep parishioners informed during the various ongoing renovation projects happening at St. Paul’s, a meeting is held weekly between church staff, members of the property committee, architects and construction managers. Here are a few key developments from this week’s meeting: Permitting for the new sewer connection, electrical system, and Education Wing […]
Still Receiving Portfolios
Fellow parishioners, I’m sure you’ll remember the parish survey we all completed early last year, and the 300 (!) comments we made, before John Rollins and his worthy committee put together our Parish Profile. In the process we detailed, and the Profile Committee summarized, our strengths, opportunities and challenges for the future. Well, now that […]