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Where Faith Thrives and Love Inspires
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Holy Nativity Episcopal Church: Your Community of Faith in Rockledge, PA
We welcome you to Holy Nativity Episcopal Church in Rockledge, PA. We are a congregation in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, which is the oldest diocese in the state. The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania is part of the National Episcopal Church, which is part of the World Wide Anglican Communion.
Congregational Covenant for the Present and Future Members, Friends, and Supporters of Holy Nativity Episcopal Church Rockledge, PA
Recognizing that Jesus, the Bible, and the Book of Common Prayer are our authorities for governing our behavior and relationships with one another, we, the Members, Friends, and Supporters of Holy Nativity Episcopal Church Rockledge in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, therefore, agree to the following Covenant:
We Covenant Together to love one another and our ordained clergy by:
- Creating and nurturing within the congregation a safe and trusting atmosphere in which all can feel comfortable and welcome.
- Being sensitive to the different styles and personalities of individuals.
- Seeking to validate, appreciate, acknowledge, and understand the unique and special gifts of each person.
We Covenant Together to treat each person with love and respect by:
- Speaking and acting in such a way as to build up and support one another.
- Confronting issues without demeaning anyone.
- Speak about and to each other in kindness and love.
- Recognizing that certain discussions are of a confidential nature, thus maintaining good and wise judgment in respecting confidentiality.
- Confronting with love those individuals who have hurt me in any way by following Jesus' principles (Matthew 18:15-17) for conflict resolution between individuals:
- Speaking first to the individual alone in private.
- If to no avail, bring another neutral church member into the conversation.
- And then, if necessary, take the matter to the parish priest.
- Practicing forgiveness.
- Seeking to encourage one another.
- Nurturing a servant attitude of serving both God and God's church.
We Covenant Together to seek God's will by striving for unity in all matters by:
- Joining the entire church in submitting significant matters to prayer, especially prior to voting or decision-making.
- Always seeking to better understand others.
- Submitting to one another in love.
- Engage in discussions, conversations, and actions that are wholesome and loving only.
We Covenant Together to be examples to one another and to non-members of our church by striving to:
- Faithfully attend Sunday worship and regularly receive Holy Communion.
- Consistently engage in the study of Holy Scripture, especially the teachings of Jesus.
- Live out the Christian life through regular, sacrificial giving of time, talent, and treasure to support the ministry and mission of the church.
- Support the church through active attendance and participation.
- Be faithful to the mission and vision statements of Holy Nativity Episcopal Church in Rockledge and the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. (See below)
Recommended by Vestry, March 17, 2022.
Our Mission Statement
Holy Nativity is a caring parish that worships God,
serving and inspiring our community to be disciples of Jesus in a changing world.
The Mission Statement of the Diocese of Pennsylvania
Love Jesus. Change the World.
The Reverend John D. Daniels. Priest-in-Charge
Cell: 484-983-7943; Office 215-663-9903
The Memorial Church of the Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, Rockledge
205 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, Pa 19046 (215-663-9903) fr.john@holynativityrockledge.org
Saint Paul's Elkins Park;
7809 Old York Road, Elkins Park 19027
Dress
There is no dress code for worship. The most important thing is not what you wear but that you come and worship with us.
Parking
The church parking lot is located behind the church building and parish hall and is accessed off of Jarrett Avenue off of Huntingdon Pike. There is also ample parking on Jarrett and Robbins Avenues.
Weekly Schedule
Sunday Services
11:00 AM in Church
The first Sunday of each month will be Rite One
12 Noon to 3:00 PM
Holy Nativity Thrift Shop
(located downstairs in the parish house)
Tuesday
9:00 AM
Morning prayer and fellowship in the parish house
Wednesday
7:00 PM
Breaking Barriers in the Parish House
Ready to connect with our community? Call us at 215-663-9903 or visit us in Rockledge. We look forward to journeying together in faith, love, and service.