About St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is an Episcopal church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 19 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church was founded in 1823. As of April 2026, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church holds a 4.5-star rating across 16 Google reviews. The St. Stephen's Episcopal Church parish office answers at +1 215-922-3807.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is a historic parish with a contemporary mission: to create a new model of urban church that redefines congregation through a commitment to worship, the arts, and service to the neighborhood. We believe the shared experience of art inspires connection, empathy and reflection."
Patron saint of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
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Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (Philadelphia)
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is a historic parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, founded in 1823 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and located at 19 South Tenth Street, on the corner of Tenth Street and Ludlow Street. St. Stephen's was designed by William Strickland in the Gothic Revival style. It is the oldest extant building in Philadelphia in this style and was designed by an architect-engineer best known for Greek Revival buildings, though, like his mentor Benjamin Latrobe, he produced buildings in other "picturesque" styles as well. St. Stephen's first service was held on February 27, 1823. On June...
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church through the years
- 1823 Founded
- June 4, 1979 Added to the National Register
When does St. Stephen's Episcopal Church hold services?
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday 11:30 am–3 pm, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 3–5 pm, Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed. All times are local to Philadelphia, PA.
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11:30 am–3 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 3–5 pm
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
Where is St. Stephen's Episcopal Church located?
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is located at 19 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States. The building sits at coordinates 39.95089, -75.15663, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19105.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Customers paid parking 115 ft
- Autopark at Jefferson 285 ft
- Customers paid parking 433 ft
- Customers paid parking 522 ft
- SP+ 610 ft
- Market St. At 13th St. · SEPTA 131 ft
- Bus stop · SEPTA 276 ft
- Bus stop · SEPTA 299 ft
- 11th Street · SEPTA 407 ft
- 11th Street · SEPTA 584 ft
- Starbucks · coffee_shop 312 ft
- Hiro Ramen · ramen 679 ft
- Morea 748 ft
- Top Tomato Bar & Pizza · pizza 804 ft
- Barra Rossa 863 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
What to expect at a service at St. Stephen'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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on the National Register of Historic Places
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 79002329, added to the Register on June 4, 1979.
Read the official NPS nomination for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- Sweetest Heart of Mary Detroit, MI
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- St. Mary Basilica Natchez, MS · est. 1882
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
Churches founded the same year as St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
1 other churches with a documented founding year of 1823 are indexed in Churches List.
Your Sunday at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
- What denomination is St. Stephen's Episcopal Church?
- This parish is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- What are the service times at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday 11:30 am–3 pm, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 3–5 pm, Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed
- What is the phone number for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 215-922-3807.
- Where is St. Stephen's Episcopal Church located?
- The parish is located at 19 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States.
- When was St. Stephen's Episcopal Church founded?
- Founded in 1823.
- Is St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 79002329, added June 4, 1979.
- How do visitors rate St. Stephen's Episcopal Church?
- 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 16 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church?
- St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is a Gothic Revival architecture building, designed by Frank Furness.
- Is St. Stephen's Episcopal Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
Photographs of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
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