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.

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.

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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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RESCHEDULED Draft Budget Hearing (8/4/20)

Tuesday, August 4th, 2020

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Online
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PPP Loan Forgiveness Q&As Sessions (8/6)

Thursday, August 6th, 2020

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Online
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Draft Budget Hearing (8/12/20)

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Online
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News

The Princess Basma Center

Supporting the Princess Basma Center

Last year, Bishop Gutiérrez saw holy opportunity in a partnership between the Diocese of Pennsylvania and the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, and that partnership continues to grow even in the midst of the pandemic.   At the invitation of the Archbishop of Jerusalem, the Bishop is now the vice...
Digital Disciples Program
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Digital Disciples Program Launches

The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania has 134 churches in five counties. During the pandemic, 80 of our churches were live-streaming services with many more looking to learn.  Even with church resuming back in the sanctuary for some, many of our churches expressed a desire  to continue to...
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Awards Presented to Fernley Scholars

T. James Fernley, III (1947-1974) was a seminarian at what is now known as Episcopal Divinity School (“EDS”).  Following his untimely death in 1974, his family and friends established a memorial fund for seminary students.   Generous contributions allowed the fund to expand its scope of...
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