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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.

James Reese and Brandon Acker
For our first concert of the 2026/27 series, the Immanuel Concert Series presents James Reese and Brandon Acker on Saturday, February 20th, at 7:00 pm.
Please join us as tenor James Reese and lutenist Brandon Acker perform a special concert!
A candlelight reception will be held in the Academy following the concert.
This special event is sponsored by the Robert R. and Mary Wolcott Davis Endowed Music Fund and by the Trustees of the New Castle Common, is free to attend, and is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for any and all music lovers!
We hope to see you there!
2027
• James Reese and Brandon Acker •
Saturday, February 20th, 7:00 pm
Tenor James Reese and lutenist Brandon Acker will perform a special concert
We are currently working on the events for our 2026/2027 season, which will be sponsored by the Robert R. and Mary Wolcott Davis Endowed Music Fund and by the Trustees of the New Castle Common. As events are finalized, they will be listed and detailed here.
The program is free and open to the public; we hope you will join us for these performances!
Are you interested in more information on the Immanuel Concert Series, 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.