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
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
Eve of the Feast of the Nativity - Festal Eucharist
5:00 pm
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, The Very Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt, Preacher
This 5:00 pm service of Holy Eucharist begins with a prelude of sacred choral music and congregational carols and includes the blessing of the Christmas Crèche as we joyfully give thanks for the birth of Christ.
Prelude
Fantasy on Tempus Adest Floridum - Karen Keene
Choral Anthems
Carol of the Bells - Mykola Leontovich/Peter Wilhousky
In Dulci Jubilo - Cecilia McDowall
Rise Up Shepherd and Follow - Erik Meery
There Is Truth Send From Above - Thomas Lloyd
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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