We arrived in Philadelphia on the evening of Saturday, June 25. This morning, after self-made breakfasts, we journeyed to the Episcopal Cathedral of Philadelphia. This unique service was new to us as it mirrored St. Gregory of Nyssa in San Francisco. We moved about the sanctuary for different parts of the service. The cathedral was decorated in a minimalist style displaying the artwork of a congregation member. We enjoyed learning about the cathedral and its traditions. (Above, our mission group stands with Reverend Andre of the cathedral.)
After the service, we traveled to the Reading Terminal Market for a culturally diverse lunch, (Chinese, Greek, Cajun, ice cream, and crepes.) Next we walked eight blocks to the Franklin Institute. There we explored the museum and all it had to offer. The exhibits ranged from giant walk-though hearts to riding a bike on a tight rope suspended three stories high. All-in-all it was a great first day. We ended with a delicious meal of homemade tacos. Currently we're planning for tomorrow's first day at the homeless shelter. Be sure to check back here throughout the week to hear about yet another exciting day in Philadelphia, through the eyes of St. Anne's youth group!
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Sounds like a fun first day. Hope your first day at the shelter went well! Thoughts and prayers with all!
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