Ringing in Philadelphia
Autumn/Winter 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.
Wednesdays 7:15-9 p.m.
1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays at Saint Martin's.
2nd, 4th Wednesdays at Saint Mark'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 various locations
Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m.
1st Tuesday of each month at Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green, New Castle, DE
Sundays 1.:00-2:30 p.m.
2nd Sunday of each month at Saint Mark's.
It is best to contact the ringing master before traveling to Philadelphia to ring in case of last minute adjustments to the schedule. For information, or call 215-765-8736.
To see the scheduled ringing assignments, click here.
Summer Sunday Schedule
The usual Sunday schedule is as follows, but click the link above to be sure if we are ringing or have changed the times.
10:00 - 10:55 at Saint Mark's, except the second Sunday of each month when the ringing will be 12:20 - 1:00 p.m.
12:15 - 1:00 at Saint Martin's, except the second Sunday of the month when the ringing will be 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Please check out the page Ringing Assignments just to be sure we haven't switched the ringing time or tower for a Sunday. Visitors 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.
Ringing Events in Philadelphia
December 1, 2007, Butler Tour Reunion Dinner (Ringing on Saturday, a.m. and Sunday afternoon; for the non tour ringers)
January 19-21, 2008, Quarter Peal Weekend
March14-16, 2008, Annual Spring Dinner
October 13, 2007, Mid Atlantic Area Meeting at Trinity Church, New York
October 20, 2oo7, New England Area Meeting, Brewster/Kent
November 10, 2007, Mid Atlantic Area Meeting, New Castle, DE
December 8, 2007, Mid Atlantic Area Meeting, Washington, DC
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
A recent decision by the Philadelphia Parking Authority has changed our parking privileges on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays at Saint Mark's. On street parking in front of Saint Mark's is no longer permitted on weeknights or Saturday mornings. Therefore parking will have to be either hunting on the street or in garages. Two inexpensive garages are located on Latimer Street. (drive down Locust Street till reaching 15th Street. Make a right onto 15th Street. Halfway down the block you will see Latimer Street on the right. Two garages are on the left side half way down the block.) Both offer evening parking for $9 or so. Sunday 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!