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Voting Tradition in Northeast Philadelphia at Trinity Oxford You may have been given a sample ballot by a political party when you approached your polling location to vote in person. That is one of the oldest voting traditions in the United States. In Northeast Philly before it was part of Philadelphia or even the United States, locals have been casting their votes. In those earliest days, Trinity Church of then Oxford Township, was the only public building around. Notices of... an election would be posted on the door. They would then ride the nine miles to town by horse to vote at the State House. A judge would sometimes verify their identity and someone would hand them a ballot with candidates listed. They could cross off anyone they did not like. Eventually there were secure designated ballot boxes to put their votes in. The Philadelphia area grew and in 1800 was the largest city in the United States. Northern Liberties was the 6th largest city in the country! The population was already growing in Northeast Philadelphia. The need for more voting locations was understandable. Oxford Township originally extended from the Delaware River to Cheltenham Township, above Northern Liberties and below Dublin Township. Trinity Church was the voting location. It is one of the oldest continuous polling places in the U.S. The picture shown is of a ballot box from Trinity Oxford. Oxford Township is first listed then Philada. after. The Consolidation of Philadelphia took place in 1854 where the surrounding townships were added into the city limits. Another tradition continues when you vote. If you vote by mail, the metal USPS mailboxes bears a small resemblance to the Trinity Oxford metal ballot box. Maybe you are one of the locals in Ward 35 that can vote in person at Trinity Church, Oxford and will be approached by someone with a sample ballot. Know that in the nearby churchyard lie Revolutionary War soldiers that fought for your right to vote in this democracy. #episcopaldioceseofpennsylvania See more

Join us to commemorate all saints, known and unknown, next Sunday, Nov. 1st. If you would like to add a name of someone who has passed to be read and prayed for at Trinity Church, Oxford, please send an email to [email protected] or call 215-745-6114. Names need to be received by Wednesday to be printed in the bulletin.

In the early days of Trinity Oxford and our country, election notices were tacked to the door as it was the only public building around. Citizens would ride 9 miles to the State House in Center City by horse to vote.

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In a time where the grief and struggles of the world may feel insurmountable, let us join together to pray. Feel free to add your own intentions and prayers below.

Another inspiring sermon by Reverend Bill Rex at Trinity Church, Oxford. I love when the sun is right behind the Holy Spirit on the stained glass window too.

While researching in the Temple U. Digital Library, I came across the attached 1957 Phila. Bulletin photo of seminarian Noble N. Smith at St. Andrew's Collegiate Chapel at the Philadelphia Divinity School - Doug