About Saint James Episcopal Church
Saint James Episcopal Church is a Episcopal church located at 6800 WOODLAND AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19142. You can reach Saint James Episcopal Church at +12157275265.
Patron saint of Saint James Episcopal Church
Other churches named after Saint James
5 other churches named in honor of Saint James are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Dallas, TX
Saint James
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Catholic · Savannah, GA
Saint James Catholic Church
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Catholic · Philadelphia, PA
Saint James Catholic Church
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Catholic · Columbus, OH
Saint James Less Roman Catholic Church
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Catholic · Kearney, NE
St. James
St. James Kingsessing
St. James Kingsessing, commonly called "Old Swedes", is an historic church located at 68th Street and Woodland Avenue in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is one of the churches created by settlers and descendants of the Delaware Valley colony of New Sweden, a colony planted by the Swedish South Company that existed from 1638 and 1655, when it was conquered by the Dutch. St. James, built in 1762, is a sister congregation to the old Swedish church of Gloria Dei in the Southwark neighborhood of Philadelphia. The church was founded by a Lutheran congregation and is now par...
Where is Saint James Episcopal Church located?
Saint James Episcopal Church is located at 6800 WOODLAND AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19142. The building sits at coordinates 39.92132, -75.23954, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19142.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 29, 2026.
The neighborhood around Saint James Episcopal Church
The ZIP code 19142 area around Saint James Episcopal Church is home to 31,018 residents with a median household income of $40,723 and a median age of 32.7 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 Saint James 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.
Your Sunday at Saint James Episcopal Church
Questions and answers about Saint James Episcopal Church
- What denomination is Saint James Episcopal Church?
- This church is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Saint James Episcopal Church located?
- Saint James Episcopal Church is located at 6800 WOODLAND AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19142.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint James Episcopal Church?
- Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
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