Emmanuel Resurrection

We are the revolution.

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We have 135 churches to call home. The Episcopal faith is waiting for you.

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  • All Hallows in Wyncote
  • BLM protest from Trinity Ambler
  • Goat Week in Penn Wynne

This Diocese has an extraordinary history and a dynamic future.

There is truly a revolutionary spirit in this Diocese. When people think of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, they think of the birth of the Episcopal Church, the founding of our Country, William White, Absalom Jones, the Philadelphia 11, justice and hope.

Our History Our Beliefs
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“The Episcopal Church must become a place of belonging, not just a place of welcome.”

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We have 135 congregations across 5 counties. Diverse, spirit-filled places of belonging. Find a church and people interested and involved in similar ministries so you can share ideas and strategies.

The Bishop

There is truly a revolutionary spirit in this diocese.

Our vision is to know Jesus and change the world. We can do that by proclaiming the Gospel, empowering our churches, and addressing the pain and poverty. We have the gifts, resources, people, and faith. Together we are change agents for Christ.

Upcoming Events

  • youth
  • diocesan event

Creating Sacred Space

Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 7:00 pm - Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 at 4:30 pm

St. John's Church at Diocesan Center, 23 E Airy St, Norristown, PA 19401
  • ordination
  • diocesan event

Deacon Ordination (12/03/22)

Saturday, December 3rd, 2022

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
  • diocesan event

Bishop Visitation with Redeemer, Springfield

Sunday, December 4th, 2022

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Redeemer, Springfield
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  • racial justice and repair

2023 Anti-Racism Training Schedule

This Anti-Racism Commission presents a series of workshops designed to help participants understand the historic creation, preservation, and personal and institutional effects of a society built upon ideas of racial difference, which in turn support an unjust, racially based hierarchy. Completion...
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  • wellness

Diocese Launches Pastoral Call Line with City of Phila.

The diocese in partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) has initiated a pastoral care line (called the warm line) that will be inter-denominational. This will run parallel to their crises line to support the spiritual wellness of...
Revival 10 Challenge
  • diocesan event

Revival 10 Challenge

Have heard about it? The Revival 10 Challenge! We are challenging each church in the Diocese of Pennsylvania to bring at least 10 people to our revival on Nov 11 or Nov 12 at St. Paul’s Chester. Once you do you can qualify to apply for $2500 in seed money* for that Innovative Youth Ministry...
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