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
Young Adult Trivia Night will take place on Wednesday September 23 at 6:30 pm in the LIem Azar Cathedral Center. Test your knowledge on the City of Philadelphia with some local Episcopal fun facts mixed in. Designed your Young Adults in their 20's and 30's, dinner will be provided. For more information, please contact the Rev. Jeremy O'Neill at joneill@philadelphiacathedral.org
Feast of St. Francis & Blessing of Animals
10:00 a.m. - Festal Eucharist
The Very Rev. Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt, Preacher
Our annual St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals will take place on October 4th. Please feel free to bring your pets to worship to be blessed. In addition, ACCT Philly will be at the Cathedral with adoptable pets and information about their work of animal care to help us learn about how to be a good neighbor to all of our fellow creatures.
Prelude: from The Carnival of the Animals - Camille Saint-Saëns
V. The Elephant
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
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