The Star Follower's Creed
© Edward Chinn 1976
by Dr. Edward Chinn
"When I walk in darkness, I will not forget the stars!
Nor will I only gaze idly at them.
I will keep on following my star until
it comes to stand over the realization of my God-given dream."
© Edward Chinn 1976
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Since 1980, he had written a weekly column for a local newspaper which coincided with that Sundays sermon. We can not place all of Dr. Chinns articles on this site but if you have a favorite please e-mail us at: starfollower@verizon.net
and we will send it to you.The following are some of his most requested. Just double click on cross next to sermon:
A native of Philadelphia whose parents were born in England, he was a graduate of Temple University, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1954. Dr. Chinn received his Master of Divinity from the Philadelphia Divinity School in 1957. His first assignment was St.Mark's Church, Frankford, with responsibility for St. Stephen's Church in Bridesburg. In June, 1960, he came to All Saints' as the rector was to bring to All Saints' the leadership needed in a new period of transition. He received his Master of Sacred Theology from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in 1969 and obtained his Doctor of Ministry from the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1979. From his thesis on his doctors degree, the"Star Follower's" theme (1977) was developed which, for the next twenty-three years, would be predominate at the church. The author of numerous books and articles, he had been at the center of the continued growth of the parish. Dr. Chinn served as rector until his death on April 22, 2003, five days prior to his mandatory retirement date.The most notable changes during the four decades include the restoration of the All Saints' Day School back on the church property and the restoration of the church interior. The work on the church interior was done as part of the 200th anniversary of the church. Particularly notable was the reinstallation of the balcony for the choir and the organ, and the free standing altar. If you have an opportunity to look around the church interior, you might wish to at least see the following: On the north wall of the church is a tablet dedicated to Dr. Charles Ray King, vestryman and warden for 48 years. On the east wall is a tablet dedicated in 1809 to Patrick Neal. It is probably the only item left from the original 1772 building. In front of the altar is a brass plate dedicated to Percy Brown and the stained glass sacristry door dedicated to Dr. Edward Chinn on April 27, 2003*. excerpts from History of All Saints' by Cary Rush
"Freeing Christ from His Uniforms" Date: Sunday, April 20,2003
"Who is Packing Your Parachute?" Date: Sunday, February 3, 2002
"Putting Big Rocks in First" Date: Sunday, March 3, 2002
"Getting Treasures from Your Troubles" Date: Sunday, September 9, 2001
Dr. Edward Chinn
1931 - 2003
The following are articles and poems written about Dr. Chinn. Once again double click on cross.
The Illuminator of the Stars Takes His Place Among Them! by Russ Binkley
Satellite Pulpit in The Sky by Frank Dungan
How do you say goodbye? by Mike Ryan
The Story of the Grub Fly as told by Glen Roachelle
Safely Home
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! But Jesus' love illumined
Ever dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still;
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's Will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth-
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
Cheers!
To the right is the head stone which was placed on the grave of Dr. Chinn as a memorial from the family. If you put your cursor over the stone you can see the front and back of the stone.
