About Advocate St Stephens United
Advocate St Stephens United is a Methodist church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 5213 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, United States. Advocate St Stephens United was founded in 1816. As of April 2026, Advocate St Stephens United holds a 4.0-star rating across 2 Google reviews. The Advocate St Stephens United parish office answers at +12154386384.
Patron saint of Advocate St Stephens United
Other parishes named after Saint Stephens
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Stephens are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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African Methodist Episcopal · Jacksonville, FL
Saint Stephens Ame Church
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Methodist · Houston, TX
St. Stephens United Methodist Church
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Catholic · Houston, TX
Saint Stephens Catholic Church
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Reformed Episcopal · Carrollton, TX
Saint Stephens Martyr Reformed Episcopal Church
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Baptist Churches · Phoenix, AZ
Saint Stephens Baptist Church
African Methodist Episcopal Church
The African Methodist Episcopal Church, usually called the AME Church or AME, is a Methodist denomination based in the United States. It adheres to Wesleyan–Arminian theology and has a connexional polity. It cooperates with other Methodist bodies through the World Methodist Council and Wesleyan Holiness Connection.
Where is Advocate St Stephens United located?
Advocate St Stephens United is located at 5213 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, United States. The building sits at coordinates 40.03156, -75.16644, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 577 ft
- Public parking 860 ft
- Public parking 1020 ft
- Sahabah Cafe · breakfast 942 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around Advocate St Stephens United
The ZIP code 19144 area around Advocate St Stephens United is home to 47,454 residents with a median household income of $41,078 and a median age of 33.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Advocate St Stephens United
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches founded the same year as Advocate St Stephens United
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1816 are indexed in Churches List.
- Church for All People United Methodist Columbus, OH
- Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Columbus, GA
- Hamilton Park United Methodist Church Dallas, TX
- Faith United Methodist Church Jacksonville, FL
- White Rock United Methodist Church Dallas, TX
Your Sunday at Advocate St Stephens United
Advocate St Stephens United by the numbers
Questions and answers about Advocate St Stephens United
- What denomination is Advocate St Stephens United?
- This parish is part of the Methodist tradition.
- Where is Advocate St Stephens United located?
- The parish is located at 5213 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, United States.
- When was Advocate St Stephens United founded?
- Founded in 1816.
- How do visitors rate Advocate St Stephens United?
- 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2 Google reviews.
- Is Advocate St Stephens United the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent Advocate St Stephens United, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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