Welcome to Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
In Person Worship - Sundays at 10 a.m.
Download the leaflet for Sunday, December 14, 2025 - Advent III
Weekdays:
Noonday Eucharist on Wednesday.
Noonday Eucharist on Friday.
If you require weekday pastoral care, please call the Cathedral Office at 215-386-0234.
Learn more about worship and prayer at the cathedral.
Our Statement of Commitment and Action: Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral Covenant
Here's a video tour including historic images of our holy space.
Upcoming Events
Praying for Peace - 20th Annual Service of Christmas Lessons & Carols
10:00 - Christmas Lessons & Carols
Simulcast from Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral & Christmas Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, Palestine
Join us in person at the Cathedral or online for the 20th annual service of Christmas Lessons and Carols simulcast live from the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral in the United States and the Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Palestine. Hear familiar carols and readings in Arabic and English and words of hope. The Most Rev. Dr. Hosam E. Naoum, Archbishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem will preach . For information visit www.diopa.org
Advent III - Centering Prayer for Gaudete Sunday
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist followed by Christian Formation
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
The Third Sunday of Advent traditionally is called Gaudate Sunday. We light the pink candle on the Advent Wreath, hear Isaiah proclaim the wilderness glad and listen to Mary sing the Magnificat. It is a day of rejoicing as the birth of our savior nears. Also, it might be a time when the busyness of the season threatens to overwhelm. Give yourself the gift of quiet, centering prayer. Join Dean Abigail in the Sullivan Chapel following our Sunday morning worship service. Brief instruction will be offered before entering into silent prayer together for twenty minutes.
Advent IV - Christmas Pageant & "Greening" of the Cathedral
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Pageant followed by the "Greening of the Cathedral"
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
Join us at 10 am for the annual Children’s Christmas Pageant which is part of the Sunday Eucharist. It is followed by refreshments and a “carol sing” as we decorate and “green” the Cathedral in preparation for the birth of Christ.
Prelude: Variations on Nun komm' Heiden Heiland - Karen Keene
Postlude: Wachet Auf - J. S. Bach
Get Involved
Whatever brings you to the cathedral community you are most welcome! We'd love to get to know you and help you find your place within our diverse and loving community. Fill out a newcomers form
The best way to belong to the cathedral is to get involved in one of our ministries. To work out where you might fit we have a survey designed to help you find your place of ministry within our community. Fill out the survey
We also encourage members to support the cathedral financially. You can give online here, fill out an online pledge for 2026 here or if you're a pen and paper kind of person, you can download a printable pledge form for 2026 here.
Visit Us or Get in Touch
Please visit us at:
19 S. 38th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Our mailing address and offices are at:
3717 Chestnut Street, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone us: 215-386-0234