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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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 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.

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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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Celebration of New Ministry for the Rev. Christopher Exley

Saturday, December 10th, 2022

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

All Hallow’s Wyncote
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Bishop Visitation with Holy Apostles, Wynnewood

Sunday, December 11th, 2022

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Holy Apostles, Wynnewood
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Christmas Lessons and Carols from Bethlehem and Philadelphia (12/17/22)

Saturday, December 17th, 2022

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online and at The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
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Helping with Homelessness

The diocese’s collaboration with Depaul USA continues to strengthen in addressing the ongoing housing crisis. The diocese currently has two residential programs - at Christ and St. Michael's and House of Prayer.  These churches give college students and adults experiencing homelessness an...
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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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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...
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