Calvary United Methodist Church

About this church

Calvary United Methodist Church gathers at 11:00 a.m. Sunday in its chapel at 48th and Baltimore in Philadelphia, with Zoom access for remote worshipers. Services are informal and inclusive, rooted in Methodist Christianity while open to broader spiritual expressions. Inclusive and expansive language for God and humanity is used deliberately. Communion is usually celebrated on the first Sunday, with healing services and occasional outdoor worship in nearby parks appearing elsewhere in the church year.

Children up to age seven have resources available in the chapel, while developing nursery and monthly Calvary Kids options serve older children during part of worship. The church's Safe Sanctuaries policy requires background clearances and two unrelated adults for children's and youth activities. Calvary's identity joins spirituality with justice: community ministries, young-ish adults, choir, love-and-justice work, and local partnerships all share the historic building. The congregation also begins its welcome with a land acknowledgment naming Indigenous stewardship and histories of dispossession. People seeking a progressive Methodist church will find its commitments plainly stated, along with the practical Zoom link and 48th Street entrance instructions needed for a first visit.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Current bulletin, time, and entrance · Children, youth, and Safe Sanctuaries · Inclusive worship, Communion, and special services · Zoom worship instructions

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Communion — typically first Sunday of the month

Location