Catholic · PA

Saint John's United Church

856 NORTH 40TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19104

About Saint John's United Church


Saint John's United Church is a Catholic church located at 856 NORTH 40TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. You can reach Saint John's United Church at +12153822982.

Patron saint of Saint John's United Church


Other churches named after Saint John's


5 other churches named in honor of Saint John's are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

Where is Saint John's United Church located?


Saint John's United Church is located at 856 NORTH 40TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. The building sits at coordinates 39.96913, -75.20349, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile

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The neighborhood around Saint John's United Church


The ZIP code 19104 area around Saint John's United Church is home to 53,679 residents with a median household income of $33,766 and a median age of 22.9 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

53,679 Residents in ZIP 19104
22.9 Median age
$33,766 Median household income

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

What to expect at a service at Saint John's United Church


Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

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

Questions and answers about Saint John's United Church


What denomination is Saint John's United Church?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint John's United Church located?
Saint John's United Church is located at 856 NORTH 40TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.

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