About Gloria Dei Church
Gloria Dei Church is a Episcopal church located at 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147. You can reach Gloria Dei Church at +12153891513.
Where is Gloria Dei Church located?
Gloria Dei Church is located at 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147. The building sits at coordinates 39.93568, -75.14328, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19147.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 371 ft
- Private parking 410 ft
- Public parking 427 ft
- Private parking 571 ft
- Public parking 627 ft
- Shank's Pier 40 · sandwich 466 ft
- Catahoula Bar & Restaurant 876 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 29, 2026.
The neighborhood around Gloria Dei Church
The ZIP code 19147 area around Gloria Dei Church is home to 39,100 residents with a median household income of $105,233 and a median age of 35.9 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 Gloria Dei Church
Episcopal worship uses the Book of Common Prayer, the same liturgy Anglicans have prayed for centuries.
- Holy Eucharist lasts about an hour. Includes Scripture readings, sermon, the Nicene Creed, prayers of the people, and Communion.
- All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion regardless of denomination.
- Dress varies by parish — suit or business casual is always safe.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Gloria Dei Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Gloria Dei Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 66000682, added to the Register on 1966-10-15.
Read the official NPS nomination for Gloria Dei Church →
Your Sunday at Gloria Dei Church
Questions and answers about Gloria Dei Church
- What denomination is Gloria Dei Church?
- This church is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Gloria Dei Church located?
- Gloria Dei Church is located at 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147.
- Is Gloria Dei Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 66000682, added 1966-10-15.
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