Church profile
University Lutheran Church of the Incarnation
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America · Philadelphia, PA
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About this church
University Lutheran Church of the Incarnation is both an ELCA parish and Philadelphia’s Lutheran Campus Ministry, bringing students together with families, single adults, professionals, retirees, and people from other or no prior faith traditions. Sunday Holy Communion begins at 10:30 a.m. in person, on Zoom, on YouTube Live, and by telephone, and normally lasts a little over an hour. Communion is open to all, with wine, grape juice, gluten-free wafers, and a blessing option. Dress is casual, children remain welcome in worship with activity kits, and coffee and conversation follows. There is currently no staffed nursery.
The building has step-free entry to the sanctuary and restrooms, large-print bulletins, and requested video remote interpreting for Sunday worship when arranged by noon Wednesday. Tuesday Evening Prayer meets around the baptismal font at 4 p.m. before the Feast Incarnate community meal. One older visitor FAQ still says Tuesday Communion begins at 6:15, but the current homepage and evening-worship page agree on 4 p.m.; confirm around seasonal changes. Campus ministry welcomes students from universities throughout the city into worship, leadership, service, friendship, and quiet participation. UniLu is Reconciling in Christ and welcomes all sexual orientations and gender presentations. Its Philadelphia roots reach 1888, while the present parish-and-campus-ministry identity and Chestnut Street building date to 1970.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official visitor page, Sunday length, Communion elements and blessing, casual dr · Official worship page, Sunday in-person, Zoom, YouTube and phone access, weekly · Official campus-ministry page, participating schools, student welcome, leadershi · Official mission page, ELCA and Reconciling in Christ identity, parish and campu
Service times
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Ministries and visitor notes
- Coffee and conversation — after Sunday worship
Location
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1723 Race St
Saturday anticipated Mass — 5:15 p.m.
Researched profile
1632 W Diamond St
Sunday in-person gatherings — 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Researched profile3167 Frankford Ave
Sunday services: 9:15 AM and 11:00 AM
Researched profile2110 Chestnut St
Sunday worship in person and on Facebook — 11:00 a.m.
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