The "Mystery Worshipper" Visits St. Stephen's

Last week we received a visit from someone called the “Mystery Worshipper.” Today we found this article about their experience.

Rebecca HarrisJune 12, 2019

Peter’s Corner: Eastertide, Grace and the Holy Spirit, and Mr. Rogers on Holy Ground

Father Peter reflects on our ministry at St. Stephen’s and what we can learn from this season, Eastertide and the “first coming” of the Holy Spirit.

Peter's CornerPeter KountzJune 9, 2019

Philadelphia Inquirer Spotlights St. Stephen’s

Check out the article the Philadelphia Inquirer wrote about St Stephen’s and our Furness Burial Cloister!

Rebecca HarrisMay 28, 2019

Acclaimed musician Arnie Tanimoto performs at St. Stephen's

Join us tomorrow evening for a performance by the first prize-winner at the 7th International Bach-Abel Viola da Gamba Competition.

NewsRebecca HarrisMay 23, 2019Events

Why do we post so much about St. Stephen's past?

Parish Historian and Curator Suzanne Glover Lindsay reflects on the historical importance of stone mason and sculptor John Struthers

See what we’ve learned about the artistic team Henry and Kate Holiday over the last year

Today we return to Henry Holiday, a progressive English artist of the late nineteenth century who produced important work for St. Stephen’s and Philadelphia.

From the ArchivesSuzanne Glover LindsayMay 7, 2019Henry Holiday, Frank Furness, Magee

Peter's Corner: Journey to St. Stephen's, Part II

Father Peter further reflects on the path that led him to St. Stephen’s.

Peter's CornerPeter KountzMay 4, 2019

Finds and Flops: Revisiting the 3 Penn med students buried in 1825

A LOT has happened in a year! Some new facts, more new speculation. . . .

From the ArchivesSuzanne Glover LindsayMay 2, 2019Penn

Take a look at Cornelia Peacock Connelly, “that incorrigible woman” who’s on the road to sainthood!

Today we celebrate Cornelia Connelly, a figure from St. Stephen’s history who’s currently on the road to sainthood.

From the ArchivesSuzanne Glover LindsayApril 19, 2019

Today we honor a woman patron with no memorial within the church despite her huge contribution

Let’s turn to Eliza Howard Sims Burd who died on April 6 in 1860.

Suzanne Glover LindsayApril 9, 2019

A peek back in time at St. Stephen’s at Lent--flooding the streets at midday!

Check out this photo of St. Stephen’s at midday in Lent

From the ArchivesSuzanne Glover LindsayApril 7, 2019

Consider William Strickland, a pioneer in modern technologies within this historical church

Today we return to the prominent architect-engineer William Strickland.

Suzanne Glover LindsayApril 6, 2019

Revisiting St. Stephen’s beloved organist, choirmaster, and composer, Dr. David D. Wood

Look what new there is to report about this eminent musician who died on this date.

From the ArchivesSuzanne Glover LindsayMarch 27, 2019

Remembering William Cragg

See St. Stephen's extraordinary tribute to its first church sexton (caretaker and gravedigger).

Suzanne Glover LindsayMarch 20, 2019

Honoring Rector Dr. Carl E. Grammer

Here’s a story about a later rector with very different views and actions from those of the beginning. And who’s responsible for the Tiffany redecoration of 1917 and beyond!

Suzanne Glover LindsayMarch 18, 2019