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.
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."
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.
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.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
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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