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

Wednesdays 6:45-8:30 p.m.

• Saint Martin's Practices are held on the first and third and fifth Wednesdays of each month (odd numbered weeks)
  
  
• Saint Mark's Practices are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (even numbered weeks)

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.

Once a Month

Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m.

• 1st Tuesday of each month some of our members ring at Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green, New Castle, DE. For more information call 302-449-2337.

Sundays Services

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.

Normal Sunday Schedule

The usual  Sunday schedule is as follows:  

• 10:45 -  11:15  a.m.  at St. Martin's Sundays 

• 12:15 - 1 p.m.  at Saint Mark's  

Ringing Events in Philadelphia

• January 13-16, 2012, 20th Annual Quarter Peal Weekend
• March 16-18, 2012, Annual Vernal Equinox Celebration

For the address and for directions to Saint Mark's Church, please click here.

For the address and directions to The Church of Saint Martin-in-the-Fields click here.

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!