The Free Church of St. John
The Free Church of St. John

Know Jesus. Change The World.

  • Parishioner with bongo drums at St. Mary's Chester
  • The gospel choir from The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas
  • Children during an Easter egg hunt.
  • Parishioners at Trinity Boothwyn
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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.”

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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.

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

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Palm Sunday Service

Sunday, April 5th, 2020

5:30 am - 6:00 am

On CBS, Channel 3 (Philadelphia)
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8-Week Episcopal Chaplaincy Program

Tuesday, April 21st, 2020

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 400 King of Prussia Rd, Radnor, PA 19087

Theologian-in-Residence: Dr. Ilia Delio

Saturday, April 25th, 2020

8:00 am - 11:00 pm

St. David's Episcopal Church, 763 South Valley Forge Rd, Wayne, PA 19087
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Open food banks during the coronavirus outbreak
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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.  This was updated on 4/1/20.  For questions or to include your church in the list below, please contact Canon Smyth, tsmyth@diopa.org   ARDMORE St Mary’s, Ardmore Food Pantry: 11am – 12...
Youth Letter Writing Campaign
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  • message from the bishop

Youth Letter Writing Campaign

I have been impressed with the level of creativity in how our churches are now reaching parishioners and the exchange of ideas to serve the most vulnerable in our diocese. The last two weeks has seen an increase in the number of ways we now communicate with one another. Yet, despite these...
Live-streaming services

Church is Online

Sunday Services African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Phila., 10:00 AM Facebook All Hallows’ Church,  Wyncote, 10:00 AM Facebook All Saints', Norristown (Facebook at 10 a.m.) All Saints’, Torresdale, 10:00 AM Facebook Christ Church, Media, 10:00 AM Facebook Christ Church,...
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