About University Lutheran Church
University Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 3637 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. As of April 2026, University Lutheran Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 17 Google reviews. You can reach University Lutheran Church at (215) 387-2885.
e are an inclusive community, sharing Christ on campus and in the city. Welcome! Sunday service with Eucharist is at 10:30 a.m.
University Lutheran Church is one of 1,227 churches we list in Philadelphia, among 17,007 across Pennsylvania. It falls within Philadelphia County and the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. It is counted among 45 Lutheran churches in Philadelphia, part of 1,241 in the Lutheran tradition across Pennsylvania.
When does University Lutheran Church hold services?
University Lutheran Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday 11:30 AM–4 PM, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 AM–12:30 PM, Monday Closed, Tuesday 11:30 AM–4 PM. All times are local to Philadelphia, PA.
Service times as published on the church's Google profile
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–4 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 9 AM–12:30 PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–4 PM
Where is University Lutheran Church located?
University Lutheran Church is located at 3637 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The building sits at coordinates 39.95520, -75.19619, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 3637 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Coordinates
- 39.955203, -75.196189
- Latitude
- 39.955203
- Longitude
- -75.196189
- Directions
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Decimal degrees, ready to paste into a GPS unit or any mapping app. The point is a street-level match on the address above.
- Public paid parking 676 ft
- Public parking 705 ft
- Public parking 764 ft
- Public parking 794 ft
- Private parking 797 ft
- 36th Street SEPTA 614 ft
- 36th Street Portal SEPTA 623 ft
- 36th Street Portal SEPTA 630 ft
- 36th Street SEPTA 636 ft
- 36th Street & Market Street SEPTA 640 ft
- LaTao Hot Pot asian 387 ft
- Molly Tea bubble_tea 404 ft
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- Han Dynasty chinese 597 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jul 25, 2026.
The neighborhood around University Lutheran Church
The ZIP code 19104 area around University Lutheran 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.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at University Lutheran Church
Lutheran services hold to the historic liturgy Luther preserved, with deep hymn tradition and clear preaching.
- About an hour long. Order includes confession, absolution, hymns, Scripture, sermon, creed, and the Eucharist.
- Communion practice varies by synod — some "close communion" to baptized Lutherans, others welcome all Christians.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at University Lutheran Church
University Lutheran Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about University Lutheran Church
- What denomination is University Lutheran Church?
- This church is part of the Lutheran tradition.
- What are the service times at University Lutheran Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday 11:30 AM–4 PM, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 AM–12:30 PM, Monday Closed, Tuesday 11:30 AM–4 PM
- What is the phone number for University Lutheran Church?
- You can reach University Lutheran Church at (215) 387-2885.
- Where is University Lutheran Church located?
- University Lutheran Church is located at 3637 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
- How do visitors rate University Lutheran Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 17 Google reviews.
- Is University Lutheran Church the official listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the church. If you represent University Lutheran Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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