Ringing in Philadelphia

 

Practices

Sundays

Ringing Assignments 

Ringing Events in Philadelphia

 

Schedule

The Bells are rung by members of the Philadelphia Guild of Change Ringers which comprise members of Saint Mark's and Saint Martin's as well as other individuals from the larger community interested in bell ringing.  Individuals interested in learning change ringing are welcome to watch a ringing session. Lessons are available, or call 215-765-8736.


Weekly Practices are currently being held at Saint Martin's


Most ringing sessions are concluded in a local pub.  In Chestnut Hill you will find us at the Chestnut Hill Grill after ringing at Saint Martins. In center city we usually end up at the Black Sheep Pub on 17th Street south of Locust Street.

 


 


 

Sundays Services Ringing is TBD

Please check out the page Ringing Assignments just to be sure we haven't switched the ringing time or tower for a Sunday. Visiting ringers and non-ringers are welcome unless a Quarter Peal is scheduled.


It is best to contact the ringing master before traveling to Philadelphia to ring in case of last minute adjustments to the schedule or call 215-765-8736.


Sunday Schedule

To see where and when we are ringing on Sunday mornings check out the Ringing Assignments  page.




Ringing Events in Philadelphia

June 12, 2021

We are thrilled to announce the 40th +1 Anniversary of the St Martin's bells . This event will take place on Saturday, June 12. We believe that this will be the first in-person NAGCR event since the pandemic began back in March 2020 when we had to cancel our event. Philly hosted the last in person event which was the QP weekend in January, 2020. However, there will be protocols to follow. The event will be held outside, weather permitting, and masks will be worn when going into the Parish Hall. All attendees must be fully vaccinated. We have been given permission to ring!!!

We plan to start ringing at 1:00 PM and continue until 5:00 PM with limited numbers (6-8) in the tower on a rotating basis. We will not crowd the 27 people we once had a few years back! It is undecided if we will attempt a quarter peal.

The celebrations will continue with a catered dinner including some appetizers, salad, chicken entree, vegetarian meal and ending with dessert. We plan on having an ice-cream sundae bar – just like the BBQ! We are asking for a $10.00 minimum donation per person.




At Saint Mark's

On Sunday mornings parking is available on Locust Street from Rittenhouse Square to 15th street, with a Saint Mark's placard.

If you arrive late for a practice at Saint Marks and find yourself locked out of the church enter the garden and look for a sign.  There is a bell which you can ring mounted on a post in the  garden.  Wait for the bells to stand and push the button and someone will come down to let you in.

To see pictures of our fun filled activities, click here!