Welcome to Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

A seat for the bishop, a home for the diocese, an open door for all

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 All Saints' Sunday, November 1, 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

All Saints' Sunday Festal Eucharist & Luncheon

November 1st 10:00 am - Festal Eucharist

The Very Rev. Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt, Preacher

Prelude: Stele pour un enfant defunt - Louis Vierne

Anthems:

And I Saw A New Heaven - Edgar Bainton

Glorious in Heaven - Percy Whitlock

Postlude: Fanfare - John Cook

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Election-Eve Service for Peaceful & Just Elections Across the Nation

November 2nd 7:00 pm

Online - Zoom Link

The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral will join with the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston and other cathedrals around the country in an Election-Eve Service for Peaceful and Just Elections across the nation.

Please click here register.

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Private Prayer at the Cathedral on Election Day

November 3rd 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

On Tuesday, November 3rd the Cathedral will be open for private prayer 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. You are invited to come and light a candle or simply sit in prayerful silence.

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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.