Welcome to Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
Mission Statement
Our cathedral is a seat for the bishop, a home for the diocese, an open door for all. Believing in the measureless expanse of God’s merciful love, we strive to be a community where relationship with God grows, faith deepens, and Christian hope leads to action in the world.
Core Values
Love • Community • Spirituality • Inclusion • Stewardship
In Person Worship - Sundays at 10 a.m.
Download the service leaflet for Sunday, September 27, 2026 by clicking here.
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
The Cathedral will begin a series of “Fourth Sunday” special services beginning with a Compline service. Adults and youth who love to sing are invited to sign up to be part of the choir supporting the congregation in singing the Taizé chants. Music will be sent out to those who have registered a few weeks in advance along with links to recordings of the chants.
Creating Brave & Inclusive Spaces for our LGBTQIA+ Youth & Siblings
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Liem Azar Cathedral Center
The Bryson Institute of the Attic Youth Center will be joining us for a training on how to be Good Neighbors to our LGBTQIA+ Siblings. The training will focus on Pronouns, Identity, Inclusive Language, and being an Ally. This training is appropriate for all ages and identities.
Worship with us on the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. All are welcome.
Fellowship hour and Adult Formation follows the Sunday Eucharist.
Prelude: Prelude on an Old Folk Tune - Amy Beach
Anthems: Jesus is a Rock - Glenn Burleigh
The Lord is my Light - Lillian Bouknight
Postlude: Prelude in G Major - 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