Emmanuel Resurrection

Know Jesus. Change The World.

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

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Bishop at St. John's
  • BLM protest from Trinity Ambler
  • Emmanuel Resurrection in Torresdale
  • 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

  • racial justice and repair
  • diocesan event

ARC: Introduction to Systemic Racism (1/29/22)

Saturday, January 29th, 2022

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bishop Visitation - St. Mary's, Ardmore (1/30/22)

Sunday, January 30th, 2022

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

St. Mary's, Ardmore
  • diocesan event

Are you called to be a deacon? (2/5/22)

Saturday, February 5th, 2022

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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News

Absalom Jones
  • message from the bishop
  • racial justice and repair

Celebrating Blessed Absalom Jones

My Siblings in Christ, I want to invite you to a beautiful and profound event that speaks to our diocesan identity. On Saturday, February 12th and Sunday, February 13th our diocese will celebrate the feast of Blessed Absalom Jones.  The Rev. Absalom Jones was born into slavery and became the...
Casting Nets
  • message from the bishop

Casting Nets: Phase 2 Released

Phase 2 of the Casting Nets process, Assessment, has been released.  This assessment can take up to 3 weeks to complete. It should be done by the same group that participated in the Holy Dreaming of Phase 1. The staff of the Offices of the Diocese is available to moderate or facilitate these...
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  • message from the bishop
  • coronavirus

Embracing Morning Prayer (1/19/22)

“Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:19-20   My siblings in Christ, I hold sacred my calling as Shepherd to the laity...
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