| On the brink of a Civil War, a small group of Christians living in the rural hills of Philadelphia County came together to form a community of believers. In 1859, these believers purchased land with the intentions of building a small, country parish. New York architect Emlen T. Littell drafted the plans and the church building was erected in 1862. From the beginning, the theological perspectives of the Oxford Movement have guided the parish. The rich sacramental aspect of worship provides the means by which the members and visitors at |
| St. Timothy's Mission Statement |
| "Our mission is to worship God as a sacrament-centered community. Our common life is shaped and guided by a rich liturgical tradition, we emphasize the continual formation in Christian faith among all people: clergy and laity, young and old. We seek to form an abiding connection with, and in service to the world around us." |
| A Brief History of St. Timothy's |
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| Saint Timothy's Episcopal Church, Roxborough 5720 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128, office: (215) 483-1529, fax: (215) 483-4476 |
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| St. Timothy's experience the presence of God in their midst. God, however, does not solely exist inside the walls of a beautiful English, Victorian, Gothic sanctuary, He extends into the community and this belief has helped St. Timothy's shape a firm sense of commitment to ministry in our neighborhood and beyond. The 19th Century members of St. Timothy's were led by God as much as we are today: to focus on the health and nurture of parishioners of every age. Programs of Fellowship and Christian formation - for children, youth, and adults - remain central in the schedules of many members. During the last century, our sense of mission has extended well beyond the neighborhood. Ministries to the poor and needy in Philadelphia, in Appalachia, and across the world are administered and supported at St. Timothy's. As we approach our 145th anniversary, please join us in giving thanks for the life and ministry of St. Timothy's Church. It is an exciting place to live, to worship, and to embrace the joyful work of serving the people of God. |