Portraits of Victims of Gun Violence

June 3-26, 2022

This project pairs fine artists with families and friends of victims of gun violence. The artists create portraits using diverse approaches and emphasize the individuality and uniqueness of the victims portrayed.  A video, Art Survives Death, which explains more about the project is available here.  For more information on the project, click here.

Open by appointment.  Call 215-386-0234

On Sunday, June 26 at 12:30, join us for a panel discussion and reception for the current Souls Shot Portrait Project exhibition. Panelists will include Bryan Miller from Heeding God's Call to End Gun Violence and Maxayn Gooden, Founder/President of Jahworld18 and Women Of Valor74 and mother of Jah'sun Ahmad Patton, whose portrait, by Caroline Stoughton, is in the exhibition. The discussion will follow the weekly 10am-11:30am Eucharist liturgy to which all are welcome as well. Visitors are encouraged to wear masks.

The Very Rev. Judith A. Sullivan, Dean of the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, announces with joy the appointment of the Rev. Tyrone Fowlkes as Canon for Congregational Life. The Rev. Fowlkes is entering his fourteenth year of the priesthood, having served parish and cathedral communities in Indianapolis, Chicago, Oakland, San Francisco, and Raleigh-Durham. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree in theology and the arts at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. 

His background weaves together experiences in the arts, social justice, and spirituality. Through worship, formation, and pastoral care, he works to nurture and empower others and to help them realize their God-given capacity for leadership. Across the spectrum of his ministry interests, the Rev. Fowlkes has fostered welcome and inclusion for diverse communities, as well as concern for the poor and marginalized.

We are excited about the Rev. Fowlkes' ministry at our Cathedral and know you will enjoy getting to know him in the weeks and months ahead. He will be joining the Cathedral congregation for worship on Sunday, July 17. 

The Cathedral will host the 5th biennial diocesan art exhibit to be held in conjunction with the Diocesan Convention.  This year's theme will be "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof" and nominations must be submitted by September 15.  The exibit will be available for viewing October 21 through November 21.  See below for complete information and an application for submission.

General Information on the Exhibit - click here.

Application for Submission to the Exhibit - click 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 Venerable Dr. Pamela Nesbit, Archdeacon Emerita: "Where are the dead?"
• The Rev. Michael Nailor, Deacon: "LGBTQ+ Folks: A Blessing to the Church

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.

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 Christmas 2021 Sermon here.

From Dean Judy's reflection from 6.21.2020: 

"God hears and God sees.  It is well past time now for all of us to do the same."  Read the entire reflection here.

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