About Living Word Community
Living Word Community is a African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 142 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. As of April 2026, Living Word Community holds a 4.9-star rating across 23 Google reviews. The Living Word Community parish office answers at (215) 563-1322.
We are a community committed to following Jesus, who believe the word of God is living and active and deeply experience the love and presence of God by His Spirit. We believe our faith in Jesus is best experienced with others, promote life-change to be more like Him, and should empower us to use our gifts to love and serve the people around us both locally and abroad."
When does Living Word Community hold services?
Living Word Community publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday Closed, Friday Closed, Saturday 9 AM–12 PM, Sunday 10 AM–2 PM, Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed. All times are local to Philadelphia, PA.
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 9 AM–12 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–2 PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
Where is Living Word Community located?
Living Word Community is located at 142 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. The building sits at coordinates 39.95649, -75.16790, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Impark 262 ft
- Private parking 449 ft
- Public parking 482 ft
- Public parking 564 ft
- Public parking 574 ft
- Suburban Station · SEPTA 817 ft
- Suburban Station · SEPTA 843 ft
- Suburban Station · SEPTA 843 ft
- Bus stop 876 ft
- Bus stop 935 ft
- Victory Brewing Company 236 ft
- Bluestone Lane · coffee_shop 486 ft
- Capriccio Cafe and Bar at Cret Park · coffee_shop 545 ft
- Green Line Cafe · coffee_shop 591 ft
- Matt & Marie's · sandwich 591 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around Living Word Community
The ZIP code 19103 area around Living Word Community is home to 25,705 residents with a median household income of $93,740 and a median age of 35.3 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 Living Word Community
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.
Your Sunday at Living Word Community
Living Word Community by the numbers
Questions and answers about Living Word Community
- What denomination is Living Word Community?
- This parish is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
- What are the service times at Living Word Community?
- Published hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday Closed, Friday Closed, Saturday 9 AM–12 PM, Sunday 10 AM–2 PM, Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed
- What is the phone number for Living Word Community?
- You can reach the parish at (215) 563-1322.
- Where is Living Word Community located?
- The parish is located at 142 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
- How do visitors rate Living Word Community?
- 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 23 Google reviews.
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