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.
Holy Eucharist | Sunday 9AM (on site)
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.
St. Luke the Beloved Physician | The Rev. Dr. Anna S. Pearson, Rector
Happy St. Luke’s Day!
Today is the day we remember the person who, between his Gospel account and the Acts of the Apostles, is responsible for almost one third of the writing in the New Testament (more if we include the Letter to the Hebrews, which some scholars believe Luke also wrote). He was born around eight years after Jesus and died in the year 92. Because of his style of writing, some of the vocabulary he uses, and his being referred to as “one who heals” in Paul’s letter to the Colossians, some have deduced that he a medical professional—perhaps a doctor. And there is a legend (unproven, but lovely) that he painted the first icon of Mary holding the infant Jesus. St. Luke is the patron saint of physicians, artists, bachelors, notaries, butchers and brewers….
Is there a cost to follow Jesus? | The Rev. Canon Robert A. Jacobs, Deacon
The cost of following Jesus is a theme that reverberates throughout the New Testament. When the rich young man asked Jesus about inheriting eternal life, Jesus didn’t give him an easy answer. Instead, He challenged him to sell all his possessions and follow Him. This was a high cost indeed, and it left the young man feeling dejected.
We may not be asked to sell all our possessions to follow Jesus, but the cost is still significant. This cost is not just about giving up material possessions or personal ambitions. It’s also about giving up our pride, our desire for control. This is a humbling and challenging process, but it’s also liberating…..
Getting To Know You | The Rev. Dr. Anna S. Pearson, Rector
Last Saturday, our Vestry gathered for an annual Retreat Day. Bishop Mary Glasspool joined us to lead our morning program, and as an ice-breaker exercise she asked us to create our own version of a poem titled “Where I’m From.” Everyone filled in blanks in a “mad-libs” type template with details from their own experiences, and we read our offerings aloud. It was wonderful to learn new things about one another. There were benefits in figuring out how to fill in the blanks, too—each of us was asked to think about specific details that serve as windows into how each of us has been formed.
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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