Welcome to Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
In Person Worship - Sundays at 10 a.m.
Download the service leaflet for Sunday, August 23, 2026 by clicking here.
Weekdays:
Noonday Eucharist on Wednesday. (Will resume in September 16)
Noonday Eucharist on Friday. (Will resume in September 18)
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
Backpack Blessing & Sundae - Sunday Celebration
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral - The Rev. Michael Nailor, Preacher
Prelude: Mass for the Convents - François Couperin
Communion Meditation: Ave Marie - William Gomez
Caitlin Crabill, soloist
Postlude: Le Sabbat - Clara Schumann
On this Sunday we honor and celebrate our children and students as they prepare for another season of learning.
Their backpacks will be blessed during the 10 am Sunday Eucharist.
Diocesan Youth Wild Adventure - Valley Forge Park
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Get ready for a fun evening of hiking, music, food, and fellowship to kick off your fall! Youth and their family members from across the diocese are gathering for a diocesan Youth Wild Adventure at Valley Forge National Historical Park on Sunday, August 30th from 4 pm - 6:30 p.m. We'll be on the grounds of the beautiful Washington Memorial Chapel, located at 2000 Valley Forge Park Road, King of Prussia.
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
The Very Rev. Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt
Join us for a service of Holy Eucharist as we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. All are welcome.
Prelude: Epistle Sonata for Flute & Organ - Carson Cooman
Anna Meyer, flute
Communion Meditation: My Eyes for Beauty Pine - Parker Kitterman
Jim Gwathney - soloist
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