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, October 18, 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
Acclaimed New York organist Gail Archer will present a concert of organ music by Ukrainian compsers and more on the Cathedral's magnificent 3,000+ pipe restored and expanded 1936 Whitelegg-Möller organ.
Artist Marie Elcin will lead a workshop for those who wish to learn how to embroider names onto our All Saints Wrapping Cloth. Please plan to join her on Sunday, October 25th following the service. It is easy to learn and a special way to remember those whom we love but see no longer.
The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Dr. Charles Lattimore Howard, Preacher
Please join us for the 10:00 am Sunday Eucharist as we celebrate the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost.
Prelude: Aria - Flor Peeters
Anthems:
Fellowship of Miracles - Thomas Lloyd
Ubi Caritas et Amor - Maurice Duruflé
Postlude: Trumpet Tune - David N. Johnson
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