About Old Swedes Episcopal Church
Old Swedes Episcopal Church is a Episcopal church located at 606 NORTH CHURCH STREET, Wilmington, DE, 19801. You can reach Old Swedes Episcopal Church at +13026528605.
Holy Trinity Church (Old Swedes)
Holy Trinity Church, also known as Old Swedes, is a historic church at East 7th and Church Street in Wilmington, Delaware. It was consecrated on Trinity Sunday, June 4, 1699, by a predominantly Swedish congregation formerly of the colony of New Sweden. The church is among the few surviving public buildings that reflect the Swedish colonial effort. It remains open for tours and religious activities. The church was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961 and became part of First State National Historical Park in 2013. The church appears on the obverse of the 1937 Delaware Tercentenary half dollar.
Where is Old Swedes Episcopal Church located?
Old Swedes Episcopal Church is located at 606 NORTH CHURCH STREET, Wilmington, DE, 19801. The building sits at coordinates 39.73852, -75.54054, placing it in Wilmington, DE 19801.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Old Swedes Episcopal Church
The ZIP code 19801 area around Old Swedes Episcopal Church is home to 16,545 residents with a median household income of $42,453 and a median age of 34.2 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 Old Swedes Episcopal 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.
Questions and answers about Old Swedes Episcopal Church
- What denomination is Old Swedes Episcopal Church?
- This church is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Old Swedes Episcopal Church located?
- Old Swedes Episcopal Church is located at 606 NORTH CHURCH STREET, Wilmington, DE, 19801.
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