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.
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| The Open Door, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA |
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).
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.
13 comments:
Becky this gorgeous.
So beautiful, Becky. So many of the churches in Europe are now museums and have little real use. Love the stained glass in this one.
It would be very bad if a church kicked you out. Sadly many churches are losing ground and people.
This is a gorgeous collection of photos - I love the one with the old books...
Oh my my, I love Mayunk!! These are stunning!!
the church is amazing, your photos are even more A-Mazing! love the inside of the organ pipes
I've gone into big empty churches before and it's someone spooky. You feel like you're trespassing and if you have someone with you I think you tend to whisper rather than speak in a normal voice. I think the best rule of thumb is if it is unlocked and open, you are welcome. It's a beautiful church and I'm sure its congregation loves it.
Ah you caught beautiful details - just like a church should be (in my opinion)! In W-Europe you see organ pipes much more than on this side of the pond!
sometimes being busted turns out wonderfully!!!! keep bail money in the glovebox, that's what i do. i have been caught trespassing too many times to count!!!! gorgeous captures of a really beautiful place!!!
I'm so glad you were shown hospitality instead of the door! How wonderful! I'm always a bit scared of getting in trouble with my camera.
You did an amazing job capturing the beauty in this old church. Your photos were just wonderful.
What a beautiful sanctuary! How wonderful that you were welcomed and given a tour. Your photos are stunning. It must have been quite amazing in person. Thanks for sharing! xx Karen
This was such a treat. I scrolled through several times. Love the old hymnals and the cross and the empty pews. So beautiful!! You can feel the peace seeping out of the computer screen.
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