The Episcopal Church
Welcomes You
Our Presiding Bishop
28th Presiding Bishop & Primate
The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe was elected presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in June 2024 and took office on Nov. 1 for a nine-year term. In this role, he serves as the church’s chief pastor and CEO. Known for his expertise in organizational learning and adaptive change, Rowe is committed to strengthening support for local ministry and mission.
He was ordained bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2007 after serving as rector of St. John’s in Franklin, Pennsylvania, for seven years. From 2014 to 2018, he served as bishop provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, and from 2019 to 2024, he led a partnership between the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York.
Rowe holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Grove City College, a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in organizational learning and leadership from Gannon University. He has served as a leader of many civic and churchwide organizations and governance bodies, and as parliamentarian for the House of Bishops.

The seventeen-voice Immanuel Choir, made up of skilled volunteer singers supported by a core of professional staff singers, prepares and offers a challenging repertoire of anthems and service music at each Sunday Eucharist, as well as Choral Evensongs, Advent Lessons & Carols, and Eastertide Lessons & Carols. The choir also provides music for special days, such as the Feast of All Souls, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Ash Wednesday, and the services of Holy Week.
Immanuel is blessed with a rich musical life, and understands the musical offerings of both choir and congregation to be an integral part of worship. Our liturgies incorporate a wealth of musical styles, from the classical Anglican repertory to more recent American and international works, as well as several commissioned anthems.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this musical community, please contact Director of Music Gary Harney via the church office at 302-328-2413 or via email.
Are you interested in more information, joining the Immanuel Choir, or donating to the Music Fund?
Every little helps, and we appreciate your support! All contributions to the Immanuel Music Fund are tax-deductible, and you will receive a receipt and statement via email.
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