About Gloria Dei Church
Gloria Dei Church is a Episcopal parish located at 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147. The Gloria Dei Church parish office answers 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 39.93640, -75.15473, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19147.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 203 ft
- Public parking 276 ft
- Public parking 381 ft
- Public parking 387 ft
- Public parking 407 ft
- Taco Heart · mexican, breakfast 167 ft
- Get a Gato Cat Café · coffee_shop, donut 561 ft
- Shot Tower · coffee_shop 614 ft
- Bambu · vietnamese, bubble_tea 676 ft
- Paloma · mexican 876 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 3, 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 parishes 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 parish is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Gloria Dei Church located?
- The parish 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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