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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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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

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Safe Church Training (9/6/19)

Friday, September 6th, 2019

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Episcopal Church of the Advent, 401 N. Union St., Kennett Square, PA 19348
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Bishop Visitation - St. Alban's, Newtown Square

Sunday, September 8th, 2019

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

St. Alban's Episcopal Church
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Bishop Visitation - St. John's, Compass

Sunday, September 15th, 2019

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

St. John's Episcopal Church
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News

Shooting in Philadelphia in August 2019
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Recent events in Philadelphia

I am nearly 6000 miles away and eight hours ahead of all of you who are reading this back home. Despite the physical distance, news of a shooting in Philadelphia made its way here. Just around midnight last night, the gunman involved in the shooting surrendered to police after shooting six...
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We must speak and act against gun violence

A statement from the Anti-Gun Violence Commission of The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania   So far, in 2019, there have been over 200 mass shootings in the United States. Over 200 communities have experienced the shock and painful aftermath that comes with these senseless tragedies. Those...
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Bishops Repudiate Christian Nationalism, Systemic Racism

(Bishop Gutiérrez is a co-convener of Bishops United Against Gun Violence which issued this statement.) White supremacy and gun violence coming to define our era, say Episcopal Church bishops AUGUST 6, 2019—Since last weekend, three young white men—all American citizens, all in legal possession...
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