Church of the Holy Apostles

The church is a center of worship, prayer, justice and community for everyone. No matter who you are, where you come from, or where you find yourself on your journey, you are welcome here.

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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)

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.

Valentine’s Day | The Rev. Susan E. Hill, Associate Rector

Valentine’s Day | The Rev. Susan E. Hill, Associate Rector

However you are spending this Valentine’s Day, you may have the vague wondering: how did a tradition of focusing on romantic love come from St. Valentine? And then you might also have another question as well: who exactly was St. Valentine?

On February 14, the Church commemorates a Christian named Valentine who was martyred some time before 312 CE, but there were several Valentines in that category. One was a priest in Rome, another a bishop in what is now Terni in central Italy (who is possibly the same person as the Roman priest), and a third is unknown except that he was martyred in Africa. Whether February 14 was meant to honor all the Valentines or just on of them is not clear….

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The Beat Goes On | The Rev. Dr. Anna S. Pearson, Rector

The Beat Goes On | The Rev. Dr. Anna S. Pearson, Rector

Back in April (which seems like a very long time ago, now!), a new initiative was launched in our Pantry Program. The Pantry Program was born six years ago, soon after I started at Holy Apostles (which seems like a long time ago, too!). In its early days, we called it the Backpack Pantry Program. It served about 50 families with children at the public school across the street from the church who struggled with food access on the weekends. Every Thursday, each family in the program would get a backpack filled with enough food to make meals for a family of four on Saturday and Sunday….

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The Gift | The Rev. Canon Robert A. Jacobs, Deacon

The Gift | The Rev. Canon Robert A. Jacobs, Deacon

In the time of Jesus, the Law of Moses required certain rituals to be performed after the birth of a child. This was a significant part of Jewish culture and religious practice. It was a way of dedicating the child to God and also a way of purifying the mother after childbirth. Joseph and Mary, being devout Jews, followed these laws faithfully. They took Jesus to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord and to offer the required sacrifice. This act of obedience to the Law of Moses was the first step in fulfilling God’s plan for Jesus. It was a declaration that Jesus belonged to God and was set apart for His purposes….

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SERMONS

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We record our sermons every Sunday and make them available on-demand on Soundcloud for you to enjoy from anywhere on any device.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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CLERGY, STAFF AND VESTRY
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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.

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THE REVEREND SUSAN E. HILL
ASSOCIATE RECTOR

Mother Susan has served as Associate Rector since 2013.

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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.

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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.

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VESTRY

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