OUR SUPPORT
Celebrating over 175 years of worship and service in the Chelsea Community.
We’re here to support you in faith. Whether you’re looking to discover, renew, affirm or deepen your understanding of Christ, the Church of the Holy Apostles offers a spiritual home for all people.
Blessing and peace,
The Rev. Dr. Anna S. Pearson
The Rev. Dr. Anna S. Pearson
Rector, Church of the Holy Apostles
Executive Director, Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen
Join our worship community online and in person.
Adult Forum/Education | Sunday 9 – 9:45AM (on Zoom)
Holy Eucharist | Sunday 11AM (on site & via Livestream)
Insight | Tuesday 6:15PM (on Zoom)
Morning Prayer and Bible Study | Wednesday 8:30AM (on Zoom)
Compline | Thursday 9PM (on Zoom)
About the Church
We are an episcopal church, founded in 1844, with a diverse and growing membership.
We are an inclusive faith tradition and welcome people from all backgrounds.
We run an active meal outreach and social services operation.
We are devoted to social justice and equity.
We embrace the traditions of our faith while making them relevant in an ever-changing modern world.
Adopted June 20, 2019
Sustained by God’s love, we welcome all.
Nourished by Christ’s compassion, we feed the hungry, work for justice, and care for one another.
Enlivened by the Holy Spirit, we celebrate sacred mystery through prayer, worship, and music.
New to the Church?
We have made it easy for newcomers to understand what Holy Apostles is all about, and how our community may fit with your needs and interests.
FOR NEWCOMERS
THE LATEST — CLERGY PULPIT POSTS
Weekly posts from our clergy, expanding on the liturgical topic of focus from the week’s Sunday services.
Fierce Love | The Rev. Dr. Anna S. Pearson, Rector
On this Good Friday, when we remember God’s uncompromising love for us all, I offer these words from The Ballad of the Sad Café by Carson McCullers:
The most outlandish people can be the stimulus for love…the beloved may be treacherous, greasy-headed, and given to evil habits. Yes, and the lover may see this as clearly as anyone else—but that does not affect the evolution of his love one whit. A most mediocre person can be the object of a love which is wild, extravagant, and beautiful…Therefore, the value and quality of any love is determined solely by the lover himself…….
In The Name Of Love | The Rev. Dr. Anna S. Pearson, Rector
Today we remember with sorrow the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was shot on the balcony connected to room 306 in the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. He was in Memphis to support African American sanitation workers, who were striking for higher wages, better working conditions, and union recognition…..
Bonhoeffer and Holy Week | The Rev. Susan E. Hill, Associate Rector
This Sunday, April 13, is Palm Sunday. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, when we will liturgically walk with Jesus to his death and celebrate his resurrection which brings us all into new life. In an intriguing synchronicity, yesterday, April 10, was the commemoration of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
As you may remember, Bonhoeffer was a major figure in the Protestant resistance to Hitler and the Nazis. He was arrested in 1943 for contributing to a failed attempt on Hitler’s life. He was executed on April 9, 1945, less than a week before the Allies liberated the prison camp he was in. As he was led away to his death, Bonhoeffer said to a fellow prisoner, “This is the end – but for me it is the beginning of Life!”…
Music
Music at Holy Apostles
Music is a vital aspect of the experience at the Church of Holy Apostles, immersing visitors in the moment and helping them connect with each other in an atmosphere imbued with the Holy Spirit
Support our congregational activities, including our weekly Sunday services—music, fellowship, our landmark building, and more.
Use our easyTithe portal for all offerings to the church, including pledge payments and individual church programs. If you are trying to donate to the meal and social service programs of Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, click here.
HISTORY
A Rich History
Learn about the history of Holy Apostles dating back to 1844, the building, and our tradition of outreach to those in need through the years.
Host your next event at Holy Apostles
Our historic building and grounds enhance celebratory gatherings of all types with a rich spirit of tradition and beauty.
CLERGY, STAFF AND VESTRY
THE REVEREND DR. ANNA S. PEARSON
RECTOR & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mother Anna joined Holy Apostles as Rector of the Church and Executive Director of the Soup Kitchen in 2018.
THE REVEREND SUSAN E. HILL
ASSOCIATE RECTOR
Mother Susan has served as Associate Rector since 2013.
THE REVEREND ROBERT A. JACOB
DEACON
Deacon Bob is a member of various committees within the diocese and devotes a portion of his time to civic duties.
Dr. John A. Wolfe
Director of music
Dr. John A. Wolfe serves as Organist and Music Director at the Church of the Holy Apostles in Manhattan.
VESTRY
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