Church of the Holy Comforter

Announcement Archive

May issue of parish newsletter

This month's parish newsletter features a column on our "new old" way of worshipping, a thank you from the Property Team for everyone's hard work at our recent parish work day, and much more.

You can download the issue by clicking here.

Worship Wars: How We Worship and Why It Matters

Anglicanism has a rich tradition of worship with roots in the early Church. Our way of worshipping unites us with God through Jesus Christ and teaches us everything about what it means to be a Christian.

Holy Week and Easter Service Schedule

Join us as we remember the passion and celebrate the resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Holy Week

April 1 - Palm Sunday

8:00 am and 10:00 am:  Holy Eucharist with Procession and Reading of the Passion
Easter Egg Hunt after the 10:00 am service for the kids

April 5 - Maundy Thursday

April issue of parish newsletter

Come see pictures of Loreto, Peru, where a clean water well, built with funding from our parish, is giving the people a chance at a better life. Also in this issue, the schedule of services for Holy Week and Easter, an announcement about our upcoming CHAMPS parish work day, and much more.

March issue of parish newsletter

The March issue of our parish newsetter, The Comforter, is now available.

This issue includes an update on the roof from our Property Team Leader, announcements about upcoming events, a re-cap of Confirmation and the Women's Group's recent murder mystery fundraiser, and much more.

Join us for dinner and fellowship

Every Wednesday during Lent, we offer a meal and an opportunity for conversation and fellowship.

Starting at 6:30 pm, we will gather for dinner. There is no charge for this event. Come whenever you can. We are joined again this year by our friends at Incarnation Holy Sacrament.

Jesus in the Old Testament

Join us throughout Lent as we explore the ways that the Old Testament points us to Jesus Christ.

Ash Wednesday Services

Join us for Holy Communion and the Imposition of Ashes to begin a Holy Lent.

Services are at 10:00 am and 7:30 pm.

February Newsletter

Our parish newsletter, The Comforter, is now available for February.

This issue includes a letter from Father Jonathan to the men of the parish, an update on ministry to children and youth, a calendar of upcoming events, and more.

The Comforter January issue available

The current issue of The Comforter is available in the What’s Happening section.

Advent Conspiracy 2011

It's time to rescue Christmas from the jaws of consumerism.

Youth Group Mission Trip 2011

To see a report on this year's youth mission trip, check out our blog here.

A message from the Property Team

 Some words about current property issues at the church from our Property Team Chair, Jim Gardner.

Explore the meaning of life

Whoever you are and whatever you believe, we invite you to come ask the big questions with us.

Our latest newsletter now available

The Comforter is the monthly newsletter of Church of the Holy Comforter. It includes an article from our Rector, Father Jonathan A. Mitchican, articles from Holy Comforter's missions and committees and a calendar of upcoming events. Check out the July / August issue by clicking here.

Partnering for mission in Peru

Last year, Holy Comforter built a clean water well in Peru. This year, we'll do even more.

Hard to Believe

This series will explore things that trouble many modern people about the Christian faith.

Free dinner and program every Wednesday in Lent

This year's Lenten program will focus on God's presence in our lives through the Sacraments. Fr. Jonathan and Fr. Sandy will lead those gathered through an exploration of what sacraments are, why they matter, and how in the sacraments we find a God who isn't distant but near, a God who is tangible and real.

New Bible Study group forming

Not stuffy, not over your head, perfect for people wanting to grow deeper in their faith - Our new lay lead Bible Study on Paul's letter to the Philippians begins on Sunday, January 23 at 7:00 pm.

Vestry writes to Bishop Bennison

The following letter was sent to Bishop Bennison earlier this week:

The Rt. Rev. Charles E. Bennison, Jr.
Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania
240 South Fourth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19108