St. Paul's Episcopal Church

About this church

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church currently offers three Sunday Eucharists at 22 East Chestnut Hill Avenue in Philadelphia: a spoken Rite II service at 8:00 a.m., a family-friendly 9:00 service, and a choral Rite II Eucharist at 11:00. The 11:00 service is livestreamed. Music is central to parish worship, with children’s choristers and adult choir, while healing prayer is offered during Communion at the late service. Visitors should confirm the weekly page because locations or seasonal details can change.

The Chestnut Hill parish began in 1855 when nineteen neighbors gathered at the railroad station to build a Christian community. Today it belongs to the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania and describes Anglican belief through Scripture, tradition, and reason. Its community intentionally includes families of varied forms, people of different racial backgrounds, newcomers from other denominations, and LGBTQIA+ members in every level of parish life. Children participate through worship, Godly Play, and choirs, while more than 150 parishioners serve as acolytes, musicians, lectors, bread bakers, greeters, and other liturgical ministers. The result is a historic Episcopal setting with distinct service styles, substantial music, an explicit welcome, and a well-documented way to preview the coming Sunday.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official weekly worship page, current Eucharists and livestream · Official identity page, Episcopal affiliation, welcome, families, and inclusion · Official worship-ministry page, choirs, healing prayer, and volunteer roles · Official history page, 1855 beginnings

Service times

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Ministries and visitor notes

• Seasonal and special services: check the weekly schedule

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