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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.

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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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Diocesan Bible Study (Gospel of John) 1/21/21

Thursday, January 21st, 2021

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Online

Virtual Visitation with St. John the Evangelist, Essington

Sunday, January 24th, 2021

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Online
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Commission on Wellness Town Hall

Tuesday, January 26th, 2021

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Online
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January Message from the Bishop

You can watch the message in video here. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season...
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A Prayer for Our Country

(You can also watch it on Facebook or YouTube.) From Philadelphia, our nation's birthplace, to witness this behavior in our nation's capital is deeply troubling. No, it is an assault on our country and her citizens. Prior to ordination, I spent a career in government and politics. I come from a...
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Transition to Phase II (1/5/21)

My siblings in Christ, As we celebrate the Epiphany, we come to our Lord on bended knees and with open hearts.  We offer our gratitude for the awakening of hope in the coming year.  We are uplifted by the hope of a vaccine and the eventual end to this terrible pandemic.  But as we look...
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