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House of Prayer

1747 Church Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19141

About House of Prayer


House of Prayer is a Episcopal church located at 1747 Church Ln, Philadelphia, PA, 19141. You can reach House of Prayer at +12155497650.

From Wikipedia

House of Prayer Episcopal Church, Philadelphia

House of Prayer Episcopal Church in Branchtown/Ogontz neighborhood of Philadelphia is an historically African American church in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania near La Salle University. It was founded as a mission of St. Luke's, Germantown in 1860. It has a small adjacent cemetery for members of the Barclay family. Its name is taken from Isaiah 56:7, Matthew 21:13, Mark 11:17, and Luke 19:46: "Mine house shall be called a house of prayer for all people."

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Where is House of Prayer located?


House of Prayer is located at 1747 Church Ln, Philadelphia, PA, 19141. The building sits at coordinates 40.04639, -75.14921, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19141.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around House of Prayer


The ZIP code 19141 area around House of Prayer is home to 34,239 residents with a median household income of $37,053 and a median age of 38.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

34,239 Residents in ZIP 19141
38.3 Median age
$37,053 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at House of Prayer


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.

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Questions and answers about House of Prayer


What denomination is House of Prayer?
This church is part of the Episcopal tradition.
Where is House of Prayer located?
House of Prayer is located at 1747 Church Ln, Philadelphia, PA, 19141.

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