Welcome to Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
Information regarding services for Diocesan Convention, Friday, October 9
The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral will host Evensong at 6:30 PM. Bishop Daniel Gutiérrez and a 70-member choir will lead this beautiful Anglican tradition. Free and open to all.
Also happening on October 9th:
5:00 PM Diocesan Eucharist at St. Andrew & St. Monica, 3600 Baring Street. This is a 12-minute walk (.5 miles) from the Cathedral. To get there, head towards Market St. on 38th St. Turn Right on Powelton, Left on 37th St. and Right on Baring.
5:00 PM: Pre-Convention Meeting at 3717 Chestnut Street, Suite 300. This is the final hybrid session; registration is required.
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 11, 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
Join us as we celebrate the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost.
Coffee Hour and Adult Formation follows. All are welcome.
Prelude: Grand Chœur Dialogué - Eugène Gigout
Anthems: The Secret of Christ - Richard Shephard
Pilgrim's Hymn - Stephen Paulus
Postlude: ........the people respond, "Amen!" - Dan Locklair
The Penn Center for Addiction Medicine and Recovery will be with us to discuss their work supporting people experiencing substance use disorders and those in recovery. We will hear strategies for supporting people who are impacted by addiction and discuss how to be good neighbors to people in varying situations.
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