About Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church is a Episcopal church located at 6008 WAYNE AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19144. Saint Peter's Episcopal Church was founded in 1873. You can reach Saint Peter's Episcopal Church at +12158441203.
Patron saint of Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
Other churches named after Saint Peter's
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Saint Peter's Catholic Church
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Saint Peter's Cathedral
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St. Peter's Catholic Church
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Saint Peter's Episcopal Cathedral
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Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church (Philadelphia)
St. Peter's Church is a historic Episcopal church located on the corner of Third and Pine Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It opened for worship on September 4, 1761 and served as a place of worship for many of the United States Founding Fathers during the period of the Continental Congresses. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996. The church remains an active parish; the current rector is the Rev. Laurie Wurm.
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church through the years
- 1873 Founded
- 1985-09-05 Added to the National Register
Where is Saint Peter's Episcopal Church located?
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church is located at 6008 WAYNE AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19144. The building sits at coordinates 40.03397, -75.18363, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 948 ft
- Private parking 991 ft
- Private parking 1017 ft
- Private parking 1181 ft
- Tulpehocken · SEPTA 945 ft
- Ultimo Coffee · coffee_shop 715 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 29, 2026.
The neighborhood around Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
The ZIP code 19144 area around Saint Peter's Episcopal Church is home to 47,454 residents with a median household income of $41,078 and a median age of 33.1 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 Peter's 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.
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 85001960, added to the Register on 1985-09-05.
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Churches founded the same year as Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1873 are indexed in Churches List.
- Chester Bethel United Methodist Church Wilmington, DE
- St. Joseph Detroit, MI
- Saint George Episcopal Church Dallas, TX
- Saint Paul Episcopal Church Dallas, TX
- Armenian Congregational Church Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
- What denomination is Saint Peter's Episcopal Church?
- This church is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Saint Peter's Episcopal Church located?
- Saint Peter's Episcopal Church is located at 6008 WAYNE AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19144.
- When was Saint Peter's Episcopal Church founded?
- Founded in 1873.
- Is Saint Peter's Episcopal Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 85001960, added 1985-09-05.
- What is the architecture of Saint Peter's Episcopal Church?
- Saint Peter's Episcopal Church is designed by Frank Furness.
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