The Free Church of St. John

Know Jesus. Change The World.

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Join Bishop Daniel Gutiérrez online each Sunday for Eucharist and an inspiring sermon to bring you closer to God. Readers from the diocese are featured along with music from our churches.

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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.

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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 134 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.

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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

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Sunday with Bishop Gutiérrez

Sunday, July 12th, 2020

9:00 am - 9:30 am

Online on YouTube and Facebook

Ordination to the Priesthood - Emily Zimbrick-Rogers

Tuesday, July 14th, 2020

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Online
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Summer Bell Concerts

Tuesday, July 14th, 2020

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

St. Thomas Church, 7020 Camp Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034
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Open Food Ministries and Shelters

The following is a list of churches offering outreach meals and shelter during the coronavirus outbreak.   For questions or to include your church in the list below, please contact Canon Smyth, tsmyth@diopa.org. Food ministry guidelines are available here.  (Originally published...
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Covid Testing Sites

The following are testing sites in Montgomer County only. Ardmore (114 W. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003) Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4 PM to 6 PM Tuesday and Thursday from 12 PM to 2 PM   Green Lane (Deep Creek Road and Snyder Road, Green Lane, PA 18054) Monday,...
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Bishop Awards Grants with Plans for More

Over the past four months this diocese has demonstrated remarkable resiliency.  As we journeyed together on our sacred pilgrimage, the Bishop discerned the need for additional assistance over the coming months.  In response he asked, for the first time in its history, that the Growth Development...
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