The Episcopal Church
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Our Presiding Bishop
28th Presiding Bishop & Primate
The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe was elected presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in June 2024 and took office on Nov. 1 for a nine-year term. In this role, he serves as the church’s chief pastor and CEO. Known for his expertise in organizational learning and adaptive change, Rowe is committed to strengthening support for local ministry and mission.
He was ordained bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2007 after serving as rector of St. John’s in Franklin, Pennsylvania, for seven years. From 2014 to 2018, he served as bishop provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, and from 2019 to 2024, he led a partnership between the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York.
Rowe holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Grove City College, a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in organizational learning and leadership from Gannon University. He has served as a leader of many civic and churchwide organizations and governance bodies, and as parliamentarian for the House of Bishops.

Since ancient times, Christians have used labyrinths to facilitate prayer, contemplation, and listening to the small, still voice of God.
Labyrinths have one path that leads in a circuitous way from the entrance to the center and back out again. Unlike mazes, there are no tricks, no dead ends, and no choices to make about your route. Because there is only one path, your mind can focus on something else. Labyrinths can be used in times of anxiety, stress, confusion, joy, and celebration. It is your time to be with God.
The labyrinth at St. Thomas is a 6-circuit medieval design in an octagonal pattern. It is located on the northeast side of the building, most easily accessed from the lower parking lot.
The images below provide examples of ways to pray a labyrinth.

