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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.
  • Parishioners at Trinity Boothwyn
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  • misty ocean

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.

The Bishop

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

  • bishop visitations
  • diocesan events

Bishop Visitation - St. John's, Concord

Sunday, September 22nd, 2019

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

St. John's Episcopal Church
  • discernment/ordination
  • diocesan events

Ordination to the Priesthood - Brian Rallison

Monday, September 23rd, 2019

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Holy Innocents St. Paul's Church, 7001 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135
  • wellness
  • diocesan events

Planning for Wellness: CPG Clergy/Spouse Conference

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Crowne Plaza Hotel
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News

2019 Diocesan Convention
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2019 Diocesan Convention

The 2019 Diocesan begins on Friday, November 1 and continues on  Saturday, November 2, beginning at 7:30 a.m. with registration and open exhibits.  Opening prayers begin at 8:30 a.m.  Convention is slated to end that day at 3:30 p.m.  The entire event takes place at The Philadelphia Episcopal...
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  • diocesan events

2019 Pre-Convention Meetings Announced

Pre-Convention Meetings for the 2019 Diocesan Convention facilitate focused, in-depth presentations of the proposed 2020 program budget and  resolutions, which will come before convention on November 2nd. All members of the Diocese are invited to attend any pre-convention meeting, and convention...
Church Bells
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  • racism/reconciliation
  • diocesan events

Churches Ring Bells to Recognize 400 Years of Slavery

This coming Sunday, August 25, at 3 p.m. Episcopal churches across the country and in our area will ring their bells for one minute to remember and honor the first enslaved Africans who landed in English North America in 1619 by tolling their bells for one minute on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 3:00...
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