Upcoming Events

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Newly Launched Cantatas and Chamber Music Series

We are pleased to announce a new performance series in a new space at The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. Our Cantatas and Chamber Music series launched in conjunction with the dedication of the elegantly renovated Burleigh Cruikshank Memorial Chapel on Sunday, October 27.

Featuring our professional soloists and members of the Gallery Choir, along with instrumentalists from the Philadelphia area, the Cantata series will offer monthly Sunday afternoon performances in our beautiful new space. These 50-minute concerts will be preceded by wine, cheese and other refreshments under the portico of the Chapel at 4:30 p.m.

Speaker Series on the Hill

The monthly speaker series meets at noon on the second Thursday at The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill. Bring your lunch and a friend. Cookies and coffee are provided. $5 donation requested. Gather at 12:00 noon; presentations begin at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 14
William J. Agate, Jr. – Successes of The Philadelphia Navy Yard, Climate Change and Progressive Energy in Practice

Will Agate, Senior Vice President, Navy Yard Energy Operations and Initiatives will speak about the most recent developments occurring at The Navy Yard, with specific emphasis on the climate and energy activities. A number of strategies and “lessons learned” are occurring that have direct relevance to how all of our communities in the greater Philadelphia region can grow and prosper. Will’s talk will also touch on recent developments brought about via President Obama’s recently released Clean Energy Plan, that mandates game changing actions by all states, that will have an impact on how we purchase energy for years to come.
Thursday, February 11
Rev. BILL GOLDERER – Insights into the Founding of Broad Street Ministry and Becoming a Candidate for U.S. Congress

Reverend Bill Golderer is the senior pastor at Arch Street Presbyterian Church and founding pastor and convener of the Broad Street Ministry (BSM) in Philadelphia. BSM is an innovative ministry that emphasizes hospitable outreach, civic involvement, and creative expression. In November, Reverend Golderer announced he was running for Congress in the Delaware County-based 7th district, hoping to win the Democratic nomination to take on the incumbent Republican, Rep. Pat Meehan. Bill recently described himself as “a faith leader, with the heart and spirit of a social entrepreneur”. Earlier in his career, he served as the founding Director of
the Center for Church Life at Auburn Theological Seminary in New York City, Associate Pastor for Youth, Young Adult and Public Church Ministry at the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, and the Founding Director for Religious Outreach for The Interfaith Alliance in Washington D.C.