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Know Jesus. Change The World.

  • The gospel choir from The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas
  • Children during an Easter egg hunt.
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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.

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

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 purpose 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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Sacred Conversations at Trinity Swarthmore

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Trinity Episcopal Church, 301 North Chester Road, Swarthmore
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Narcan Overdose & Rescue Training

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
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Bishop Visitation - Emmanuel Resurrection Church, Holmesburg

Sunday, May 26th, 2019

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Emmanuel Resurrection Church, Holmesburg
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News

Frances Upshaw

Conversations on Faith: Frances Upshaw

"A theology of joy." An interview with Frances Upshaw on her faith and the attitude that keeps her going. Upshaw is a parishioner at Calvary-St. Augustine and serves on the Anti-Racism Committee. 

St. John's Norristown
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We are moving!

In October of this year, the Offices of the Diocese will move to St. John’s Episcopal Church in Norristown with a satellite office at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia.   This decision to move was not an easy one. Despite the generous offer of the Cathedral Close Inc., the...
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Caminos Spring 2019 Publishes

The diocesan magazine Caminos shares stories that tie back to the vision of the diocese: Know Jesus. Change the World. Stories that focus on evangelism, empowering congregations and addressing the pain and poverty of the world.  You can read some of the Spring 2019 stories below or download the...
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