The congregation of St. Philip-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Oreland, Pennsylvania, held its last worship services in its former church building in May 2016. Now, nearly 10 years later, that building’s legacy lives on in a new effort to support outreach ministries across the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
The Philadelphia-based diocese, using proceeds from the sale of the former St. Philip-in-the-Fields property, is distributing $130,000 to support various local ministries, with a particular focus on food assistance and emergency items for families in need.
“The diocese received a generous offer [to purchase the former church], and we are grateful that the ministry of St. Philip’s continues to give life to those in need,” Bishop Daniel Gutiérrez said in a message to the diocese. He also thanked the congregation of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Glenside, which merged with St. Philip-in-the-Fields a decade ago, making the property sale possible. To read more, click here
