Stations of the Cross created by men on death row in Tennessee through Red Letter Christians
February 26 – April 7, 2023

Several years ago, some of the men on Tennessee’s death row embarked on an ambitious collaborative project. they decided to create original paintings of the “stations of the cross.” The stations of the cross are a series of images portraying the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the events leading up to his execution. For hundreds of years, Christians have reflected on images like these, especially during Lent and Easter. These particular images are compelling because they were painted by men who have also been condemned to die.

"As we release these publicly, we hope that you will use them and share them. you are free to post and print them, but the artists have asked that they not be sold or reproduced commercially. May these paintings open our hearts up to the profound depth of God’s love, and may they stir in us a passion for extending that love and grace to others. It is our hope that contemplating the execution of Jesus does something to us, in us. We pray that as we reflect on the love of God, it transforms us into people who are merciful and who are committed to ending the death penalty." ~Shane Clairborne

Singing the African American Spirituals with Integrity

Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 2-5 pm

at the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas (AECST), 6361 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151

Sponsored by the Anti-Racism Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

This will be an in-person workshop, video recorded but not livestreamed.  Proof of vaccination will be required of all participants.

Click here to register

With featured clinicians:

Ruth Naomi Floyd, international jazz composer, performer, and clinician

Dr. Jay Fluellen, Organist/Choir Director, African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia

Carrie Lessene, Artistic Director, Intermezzo Choir Ministry, Philadelphia

Dr. Thomas Lloyd, Canon for Music and the Arts, Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

Closing worship led by:

The Very Reverend Canon Martini Shaw, 17th Rector, African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas

The Intermezzo Choir Ministry, Carrie Lessene, Conductor

For those who were not able to be with us on March 12 and for those who would like to experience it once again:  an edited version of the event is available here.

Sunday services will be live streamed on our Cathedral YouTube channel.  Join us here!

Please click on the logo to enjoy our Cathedral's YouTube Channel and subscribe today!  You will find

• Holy Eucharist Services
• Arts Events
• Compline
• Godly Play
• Prelude/postlude videos

Feel free to share our videos with your friends through social media or through emails or texts.

While you are there check out some samples of preaching from the Cathedral:

• The Very Rev. Judith Sullivan, Dean: "Entreat me not to leave you"
• The Rev. Dr. Chaz Howard, Assisting Clergy: "A king who cares"
• The Rev. Michael Nailor, Deacon: "LGBTQ+ Folks: A Blessing to the Church

Online Giving

Online Pledging for 2023

Pledge form for 2023 to be printed out and returned

The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral is a place of unconditional hospitality and love  Together, we ask and explore the large questions about faith, life, and connection.  All are welcome here to worship, to serve, to be.

Read Dean Judy's sermon from July 17, 2022.

Read Dean Judy's sermon for Trinity Sunday, June 12, 2022.

There are many metered parking places near the Cathedral, especially on Chestnut, 38th, Ludlow, and Market Streets. Purchase parking time through the MeterUP App which may be downloaded to your mobile phone or through the curbside green kiosks. For more information on parking consult visitphilly website.

There are a number of nearby garages and lots, including these two:

LAZ parking, 3665 Market Street - entance on the north side of Market. The lot is open 24/7 with sliding rates and discounted evening and weekend ($9 per day) rates.  Call LAZ parking at 215-823-7870 for more information.

Walnut 38 Park, 38th & Walnut Streets – entrance on the east side of 38th. This garage is open 7 days a week – 6:30am – midnight. $10 for the first hour + $2 each additional hour with early bird and evening rates. Call Penn Parking at 215-898-8667 for more information.

Please join Dean Judy via conference call, Tuesday through Friday, at 9 am. 
The service of Morning Prayer begins on page 75 in The Book of Common Prayer. If you don’t have a book at home, you can find it online at www.bcponline.org. Click on the Table of Contents and then on Daily Morning Prayer Rite II. You also have the option of simply listening. We will follow our prayer with a time of conversation to check in with one another. 
Here is the conference call information: 
Phone:  563-999-2090
At the prompt enter: 328763#