Ringing
in Philadelphia
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 by contacting the Ringing Master via email or by calling 215-765-8736.
Practice
Wednesdays 7-9
1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays at Saint Martin's.
2nd, 4th Wednesdays at Saint Mark's.
Saturdays 10:30-12 noon
1st Saturday of each month at Saint Mark's (except Dec 1,2001 which shall be at Saint Martin's).
Sundays
10:45 - 11:15 a.m. at The Church of Saint-Martin-in-the-Fields.
12:30-1:00 p.m. at Saint Mark's Church.
It is best to contact the ringing master before traveling to Philadelphia to ring in case of last minute adjustments to the schedule. Contact via email or by calling 215-765-8736.
Winter/Spring Travel Schedule
December 8, 2001, Mid Atlantic Area Meeting Washington, DC
February 9, 2001, Mid Atlantic Area Meeting Washington, DC
April 13, 2002, Mid Atlantic Area Meeting Washington, DC
May 18. 2002, Mid Atlantic Area Meeting, New Castle, DE
Ringing Events Scheduled in Philadelphia in 2002
January 18-21, NAGCR Quarter Peal Weekend.
March 15-17 Mid Atlantic Area Meeting/Spring Dinner Weekend
June 8 Mid Atlantic Area Meeting
August 13-18 NAGCR Ringing Course and NAGCR Annual Meeting
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
Parking on the left side of Locust Street is permitted if you have a placard to place in your windshield. (Available in the ringing room or ushers table.)
If you arrive late 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!