No Arrests Were Made During This Exploration

St. David's Cemetery, Manayunk, PA

Off the beaten path
in the Manayunk neighborhood of
Philadelphia, PA,
there is an Episcopal Church
called St. David's.

The Open Door, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA

I happened on
St. David's one day while
exploring the newly opened Manayunk Bridge Trail
with friends.


Moses and the Serpent, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA

The door was open
so I peaked inside.
The stained glass within
lured me in further.



At the Cross, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA

Step after quiet step
I began exploring
this historic church (1831).

The Sanctuary, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA

And then,
someone found me and
I was caught.
Oops.


Beauty from Above, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA

Only the person who caught me
was the most welcoming church caretaker.


Empty Pews, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA

He invited us all inside,
offered us snacks,
and explained some of the history of the church.


Organ Tuning Mechanisms, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA 

He even let us explore INSIDE
the pipe organ
where we saw old books and even toys
set in such a manner as to help
with tuning the pipes.


Sing Unto the Lord, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA 

Another day exploring without an arrest
 is a good thing,
because my husband always says
he won't bail me out.
;)


Sadly, the congregation 
is very small. 
Half the pews have been removed since 
the sanctuary was built originally. 
One can only wonder 
how long they will be able to sustain this property financially. 

For more info 
about this church, 
click here.