"A new church with over 200 years of history."
Established 2014
We are families, individuals, parents, grandparents, single people, youth and more. Some of us live in Aston. Others journey from all over Delaware County to be part of Jesus' ministry here. We worship, we have fun, we support each other, and we grow in faith. You are invited to join us on this new and exciting journey. Come and be part of our family!
Resurrection Episcopal Church, Rockdale was formed in 2014 from the merger between St. James Episcopal Church, Greenridge (Aston, PA) and Calvary Episcopal Church, Rockdale (Aston, PA). We are located at the site of Calvary Episcopal Church. Resurrection is a parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.
Both parishes have a long history. St. James was established in 1807 in the City of Philadelphia before moving to Aston, PA in the 1940s. The first rector of the church was The Rt. Rev. William White, who was also the first presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
Calvary Episcopal Church was established in 1833 as a church for mill owners and workers on the neighboring chester creek. The historic church grounds feature charming buildings, beautiful nature views, and a place for quiet and faithful reflection.
Parishioner Ellie Evans has complied a history site for Calvary, Rockdale Episcopal Church.
Click on the church name to see them
Established 2014
We are families, individuals, parents, grandparents, single people, youth and more. Some of us live in Aston. Others journey from all over Delaware County to be part of Jesus' ministry here. We worship, we have fun, we support each other, and we grow in faith. You are invited to join us on this new and exciting journey. Come and be part of our family!
Resurrection Episcopal Church, Rockdale was formed in 2014 from the merger between St. James Episcopal Church, Greenridge (Aston, PA) and Calvary Episcopal Church, Rockdale (Aston, PA). We are located at the site of Calvary Episcopal Church. Resurrection is a parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.
Both parishes have a long history. St. James was established in 1807 in the City of Philadelphia before moving to Aston, PA in the 1940s. The first rector of the church was The Rt. Rev. William White, who was also the first presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
Calvary Episcopal Church was established in 1833 as a church for mill owners and workers on the neighboring chester creek. The historic church grounds feature charming buildings, beautiful nature views, and a place for quiet and faithful reflection.
Parishioner Ellie Evans has complied a history site for Calvary, Rockdale Episcopal Church.
Click on the church name to see them
A number of historic pictures from St. James Episcopal Church can be found on a facebook link. Click here to see them.
Resurrection Episcopal Church Logo
Our logo contains symbols which reflect the founding congregations of our church; St. James and Calvary. The logo contains three crosses, which is the traditional symbol for Mount Calvary, where Jesus was crucified. The logo also contains a scallop shell, which is the traditional symbol for St. James the Greater, after whom St. James was named. While the parish is in Aston Township, the decision was made to use the name "Rockdale" to denote the historic ties of the church's location to the Village of Rockdale (part of Aston Township) in which it sits.
Our logo contains symbols which reflect the founding congregations of our church; St. James and Calvary. The logo contains three crosses, which is the traditional symbol for Mount Calvary, where Jesus was crucified. The logo also contains a scallop shell, which is the traditional symbol for St. James the Greater, after whom St. James was named. While the parish is in Aston Township, the decision was made to use the name "Rockdale" to denote the historic ties of the church's location to the Village of Rockdale (part of Aston Township) in which it sits.
You probably want to know what the Episcopal Church is. Episcopalians are a diverse bunch with many different faith perceptions. We are protestant Christians, finding our heritage in the Church of England.
What can most sum up our beliefs is a balance between scripture, tradition, and reason. Each is central but held in tension with the others. It is the perspective in which our understanding of God is evolving and changing. We hold scripture as deeply sacred, and yet we we want to know the context in which it was written; who had power and authority and who didn't. Understanding scripture on that level is as much a part of the story as the what we get on first read. The traditions of the church inform who we are. Reason gives us the gifts to focus on where God is moving now.
You've probably guess that makes us a little more progressive than many Christian traditions. We are a church of thinkers, questioners, believers, and more. Central to everything is the understanding that Jesus is the Son of God who came to join us, died for our sins, and rose to point to a new hope of God's love for us.
For Episcopalians, worship is key, especially the acts (sacraments) of baptism and Eucharist (communion). Our worship is traditional. In many ways it looks like the Roman Catholic Church. Our clergy are called priests but can marry, be women, or even non-heterosexual. The truth is, that coming together as a community is central to what we do. It's not about what we each believe and who's right. Coming together is about the God in me finding the God in you and worshiping with each other.
As a denomination, the Episcopal Church is represented by 1.9 million members in the United States an nearly 70 Million world wide. We are a protestant denomination. Parishes hire their clergy and we elect our bishops. Lay people are involved in every aspect of the ministry and the church. In the Episcopal Church that democracy and shared leadership is central to who we are.
Does it sound like something that might interest you? Come check it out. There is so much more exciting ministry and good news to share with you!
What can most sum up our beliefs is a balance between scripture, tradition, and reason. Each is central but held in tension with the others. It is the perspective in which our understanding of God is evolving and changing. We hold scripture as deeply sacred, and yet we we want to know the context in which it was written; who had power and authority and who didn't. Understanding scripture on that level is as much a part of the story as the what we get on first read. The traditions of the church inform who we are. Reason gives us the gifts to focus on where God is moving now.
You've probably guess that makes us a little more progressive than many Christian traditions. We are a church of thinkers, questioners, believers, and more. Central to everything is the understanding that Jesus is the Son of God who came to join us, died for our sins, and rose to point to a new hope of God's love for us.
For Episcopalians, worship is key, especially the acts (sacraments) of baptism and Eucharist (communion). Our worship is traditional. In many ways it looks like the Roman Catholic Church. Our clergy are called priests but can marry, be women, or even non-heterosexual. The truth is, that coming together as a community is central to what we do. It's not about what we each believe and who's right. Coming together is about the God in me finding the God in you and worshiping with each other.
As a denomination, the Episcopal Church is represented by 1.9 million members in the United States an nearly 70 Million world wide. We are a protestant denomination. Parishes hire their clergy and we elect our bishops. Lay people are involved in every aspect of the ministry and the church. In the Episcopal Church that democracy and shared leadership is central to who we are.
Does it sound like something that might interest you? Come check it out. There is so much more exciting ministry and good news to share with you!
