Description
Book SynopsisA history of the second-oldest Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, published in honour of its 250th anniversary
Trade Review"This is the most beautifully presented church history I have ever seen. The author team skillfully weaves together many strands of a venerable Philadelphia church: the architectural history of St. Peter's; the troubled times that divided the church during the American Revolution and Civil War; the outreach mission efforts, mostly by female parishioners, when the church was surrounded by the struggling poor of the late nineteenth century; and the stirring rebirth of the church in recent decades after it almost closed its doors. Utterly frank in discussing the church's low points as well as high points, it is a fascinating exploration of one of Philadelphia's treasures."
—Gary B. Nash, Professor of History Emeritus and Director, National Center for History in the Schools, UCLA
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Foreword by (The Rev.) Ledie I. Laughlin, 20th Rector, St. Peter's Church
Section 1: 1761-1836
Chapter 1: Let the Building Speak
Chapter 2: The Sacred Cause of Liberty
Chapter 3: A St. Peter's Continuum
Section 2: 1836-1865
Chapter 4: The Churches Disunited
Chapter 5: The Building Evolves
Chapter 6: The Industrial City: 1836-1845
Chapter 7: St. Peter's and the Oxford Movement
Chapter 8: Civil War Divides the City
Section 3: 1865-1911
Chapter 9: St. Peter's Reaches Out
Chapter 10: From a Side Pew: Meditiations on the "Saints"
Chapter 11: The Jewish Mission: Rev. Andrew Weinstein
Section 4: 1911-Present
Chapter 12: "...No longer a Wealthy Parish"
Chapter 13: The Choir School: The Gilbert Years
Chapter 14: 1950-1962: Transition and Renewal
Chapter 15: The '70s and Beyond: Behold, I Make All Things New...
Section 5: The People of St. Peter's
Chapter 16: The Churchyard
Chapter 17: The Rectors of St. Peter's Church
Chapter 18: Members of the Congregation
Chapter 19: "A House of Prayer for All People"
