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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.

Save the date for Lessons & Carols for Eastertide, Sunday, May 17th, at 4:00 pm, as the Immanuel Choir performs a special Eastertide service featuring seasonal choral music, accompanied by Director of Music Gary Harney, who will also perform a selection of organ pieces.
The service is followed by a festive candlelit reception in the Academy, featuring wonderful food and conversation.
We hope you will join us for what is sure to be a memorable and moving experience, and will choose to stay after the service for this special fellowship event!
Special services are conducted on selected Second Sundays of the month. Each service is at 4:00 pm and is open to all.
For this coming year, the following will be presented:
2026
Lessons & Carols for Eastertide
Sunday, May 17th, 4:00 pm
Please join us!
The Evensongs and the Eastertide Lessons & Carols are followed by a festive candlelit reception in the Academy, featuring wonderful food and conversation. The Advent Lessons & Carols is followed by a potluck dinner, in the Parish House. We hope all will choose to stay after the service for these special times.

Candles are lit for Evensong services; on winter afternoons, the church is especially beautiful.
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.