The 139th Summer Season at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church concludes on Sunday, September 3. The Rev. Jeffrey Paull Cave, Retired Diocese of Atlanta, GA will conduct services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am using the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.
Then at 4:00 pm, the Rev. Cave and the Rev. Benjamin Straley, Rector St. Stephen’s Church, Providence, RI will lead the congregation in an old-fashioned Hymn Sing. Hymns are introduced along with their history and background, and requests for favorites are encouraged. The Rev. Straley, prior to becoming a clergyman, was the organist and choirmaster at The National Cathedral, Washington, DC.
Three priests will be honored at the Hymn Sing for their 40 years each of service to St. Philip’s: the Rev. Cave, the Rev. Robert Malm, and the Rev. Philip Jacobs. A reception follows the Hymn Sing in the side yard. All are welcome to St. Philip’s located at 34 Water Street, next to the Mattapoisett Town Beach.