St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Wayne PA
104 Louella Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
610-688-1313
Love of God...Love of Neighbor, Friend, and Stranger Alike
Our Mission: God is calling the people of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Wayne, Pennsylvania to follow Jesus’ teaching to love God with all our hearts, souls and minds; and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Therefore we love and embrace each other, friend and stranger alike in worship, service and prayer
as we seek to live in and share God’s Word.
– Adopted by the St. Mary’s Vestry, May 2015
Worship Services
Sundays - Sanctuary
- 7:45 am Rite I - Lady Chapel
- 10:00 am Rite II - Choral Eucharist
followed by Coffee Hour in Parish House
Daily Office - Livestream
- 9:30 am and 5:00 pm on FB & YT
Thursdays - Sanctuary
-12:00 noon Healing Service & Eucharist
Livestream of all services available on:
A collection of reflections, experiences and 'lessons learned' by Fr. Conor Alexander, the new rector of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA.
Parish Blog
Announcements
Summer Church Picnics
Parish House, Fr. Greene Room
Hot dogs, burgers and chicken, iced tea and lemonade will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish (salad, dessert, fruit, BYO). Each picnic will have a designated church group to help with set up, an after dinner activity and clean up.
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Wednesday, July 9 (Altar Guild)
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Wednesday, July 23 (Vestry)
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Wednesday, August 6 (Women of St. Mary's)
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Wednesday, August 20. (Merry Men)
Unity In Our Community Block Party
Saturday August 23rd, 2025
St. Mary’s participates in the 7th Annual, Unity In Our Community Block Party on Highland Avenue in Wayne, PA.
Join us as we set up a tent to say hello to neighbors, donate bookbags for the upcoming school year and enjoy good food and fun. This event is FREE and provides an opportunity for the entire community to join together to celebrate the end of summer.
Important Links:
1. To purchase bookbags for donation, please go to
www.bagsinbulk.com
2. For more information about the event location and other details,
please visit the Radnor Events webpage
Noah’s Ark Thrift Store is having a Bag Sale this Wednesday & Saturday 10am-1pm
Will be closing after Saturday until Fall season after Labor Day
Fuel the Community:
Donate Meat & Veggie Essentials
to St. Mary’s Little Free Pantry
St. Mary’s Church food pantry strives to fight hunger and build a caring community. Help us by donating nonperishable meat & vegetable items like canned chicken, canned peas, tuna, carrots, beef stew, Spam, and vegetable soup. Please place your donations in the Little Free Pantry basket in the narthex. Your kindness cultivates hope!
Weekly Activities
Sunday
Adult and Youth Formation for June and July
in the Navajo Room at 9 AM
In June, we begin a new series about Women of the New Testament. On June 8th and 15th, Father Conor will speak about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Erlis Wickersham will lead a discussion of Mary Magdelene on June 22nd and Twila Garletts will tell us about Joanna, Salome, and Susannah on the following Sunday, June 29th.
We will continue our studies in July, beginning with a discussion of the Beatitudes on July 13th. Tom Buechle will make a visual presentation, based on recent class discussions, on July 20th. Then on July 27th we will complete our discussion of the Beatitudes. There will be no Adult Formation in August. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend any or all of these discussions.
Come and join the discussion about this book as it exhorts us to love and to demonstrate that love through our actions. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Erlis Wickersham.
Children's Chapel
During the 10am Service
Please note: This summer, there will be no Children's Chapel on July 6, July 13, and during the month of August
If you have any questions about Children’s Chapel please reach out to Edith Helms. All are welcome to Children’s Chapel, although there is a focus on children. Please follow the Cross during the singing of the Sequence Hymn which is before the Gospel. For roughly half an hour we joyfully learn about and praise our Creator and Savior through songs, games, stories and art. We return, again following the Cross, in time for Holy Communion.
Monday - Bible Study
Monday morning Bible study meets on Zoom at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This class meets each Monday morning at 11 AM for one hour on Zoom. All are welcome. No preparation is necessary.
Our group has just completed a careful reading of the book of Ezekiel. This is an excellent time to join us as we investigate the fascinating and eventful book of Daniel. After we have read all 12 visionary chapters of this Old Testament narrative, we will turn to Paul's letter to the Galatians.
Please feel free to suggest a topic for Bible study that is close to your own heart.
Just let Erlis Wickersham (610-322-5167) know what interests you.
Please consider joining us as we explore the Scriptures.
11:00 am. Zoom meeting link HERE
Meeting ID: 832 4824 9414
Passcode: 938591
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Wednesday - St. Mary's Book Club
St. Mary's Book Club
July 9th at Ellen Buerklin's house.
The next meeting of the St. Mary's Book Club will take place on Wednesday, July 9th at Ellen Buerklin's house. We will read selections from the poetry of John Keats, titles to follow. On August 13th, we will be entertained by Oscar Wilde's wonderful comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. Our September 10th selection is Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri. All are welcome to attend for lively discussion and wonderful fellowship.
You may read our discussion questions here
Our Story:
St. Mary's has been on the corner of Lancaster and Louella Avenue for over a hundred and thirty years. St. Mary’s and the village of Wayne grew up together. If you like, you can find a historical account of that growth HERE, but please know, our focus is not on our past, but rather it is on the church of the 21st century.
As an Episcopal Church, we love our liturgy. We will pray and sing and learn together through liturgy that honors God and feeds our soul. When you come visit, we will welcome you with open arms. As we grow in our relationship, we will hold your hand and cry with you if you are sick or distressed, and we will rejoice with you as you celebrate life's milestones. We will challenge you to learn more about God and how God will reconcile the world back unto himself. And we will prepare you to go out into the world and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Answers to frequently asked questions about St. Mary's liturgy, customs and our facility.