Welcome to St Paul's Elkins Park
An inclusive, multicultural Episcopal church.
All are welcome at the Holy Table in our church. No exceptions.
Services every Sunday at 9 a.m.
Join our Diocesan Lenten study on Becoming the Poor, Becoming the
Church of the Beatitudes. Throughout the season of Lent, we will join congregations across the Diocese in prayer, reflection, and conversation as we consider the Beatitudes. See the News page for links and study guides!
Birthday Celebration Brunch – Saturday, March 28, 2026
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Our Music
“Those who sing,” said St. Augustine, “pray twice.” The ancient, African Bishop of Hippo meant that singing adds to our praise and worship of God – that our voices are gifts, with which we can make music to the Lord.
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Our History
Our church is a local gem and a national treasure. Multicultural roots grow deep at St. Paul’s Elkins Park. The oldest church in the Cheltenham area, and one of the most significant Abolitionist and Civil War historic sites in the Delaware Valley, St. Paul’s was started in 1851 and built in the early 1860s by the generous vision of financier and abolitionist, Jay Cooke.
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News & Events
Join our Diocesan Lenten study on Becoming the Church of the Beatitudes!
Dear Parish Family, Lent invites us to slow down. It is a season that gentl …
Join our Diocesan Lenten study on Becoming the Church of the Beatitudes!
Dear Parish Family,
Lent invites us to slow down. It is a season that gently calls us inward—toward prayer, repentance, and a more honest look at our lives. For forty days, we are given space to listen more closely for God’s voice and to remember who we are and whose we are. It is not meant to weigh us down, but to draw us nearer to Christ.
This year, I invite you to take part in a Diocesan Lenten study titled Becoming the Poor, Becoming the Church of the Beatitudes. Throughout the season of Lent, we will join congregations across the Diocese in prayer, reflection, and conversation as we consider what it means to live more deeply into the Beatitudes.
You can learn more and access the study materials here:
https://diopa.org/resources/2026-beatitudes-study
A downloadable PDF study guide is available here:
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Each week during Lent, we will post the reflection, a link to each week’s study guide, and one of the reflection questions on our Facebook page to help guide your personal prayer and discussion. We also invite you to share your reflections in the comments—whether in response to the weekly question or to any of the questions included in the study guide. If a reflection or question brings something to the surface that feels important or personal, please feel free to reach out to me privately. I would be glad to talk or pray with you.
We hope you will join us in this shared Lenten journey.
Faithfully,
Fr. John
Join us for St. Paul’s Birthday Celebration Brunch
Ash Wednesday – Ashes and Services
February 18, 2026 Ashes: 7-9 A.M. Rockledge Train Station 2-4 P. M. Elkins …
Upcoming Events
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Women’s Book Club (rescheduled from January)
Date: February25
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm