St Davids Confirmation in June 2023

A revolution of the heart.

  • 2024 baptism at St. Jude's
  • Clergy Luncheon
  • Pumpkin Patch at Christ Church Ridley Park

"We are countercultural and revolutionary."

"We are a place where the church actually looks and acts like Jesus. A revolution of the heart. The church should be joy and life, not preoccupied with keeping the lights on or fixing the roof. Dream something new and different."

Our History Our Beliefs

See what we did - together.

Belonging, now just welcoming. Transforming church and our communities. We are committed to changing the world in Jesus' name.

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Church of the Crucifixion 2024
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“The Episcopal Church must become a place of belonging, not just a place of welcome.”

Asset Map

We have 135 congregations across 5 counties. Diverse, spirit-filled places of belonging. Find a church and people interested and involved in similar ministries so you can share ideas and strategies.

Bishop with Winston

There is truly a revolutionary spirit in this diocese.

Our vision is to know Jesus and change the world. We can do that by proclaiming the Gospel, empowering our churches, and addressing the pain and poverty. We have the gifts, resources, people, and faith. Together we are change agents for Christ.

Upcoming Events

  • racial justice and repair

Introduction to Systemic Racism (4/26/25)

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

ZOOM
  • diocesan event
  • bishop visitations

Bishop Visitation with St. Johns, Compass (4/27/25)

Sunday, April 27th, 2025

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

St. Johns, Compass
  • diocesan event

Celebration of New Ministry for The Rev. Conor Alexander at St. Mary's, Wayne (5/3/25)

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

St. Mary's, Wayne
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News

  • message from the bishop
  • advent

Yes.

(Please share with your congregation. The message can be downloaded here.) “Yes.” That is how Mary answered the angel’s request to serve God, to bear a son, when it seemed improbable. “Yes, I am a servant of the Lord; let this happen to me...

Extending Warmth to Our Neighbors

Since August 2024, a bunch of knitters and crocheters around the diocese have worked on hats for Bright Lights Ministry,  serving our neighbors near St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Center City.  The ministry is inspired by a story heard in a taxi: A woman,...
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  • message from the bishop

"Today and Forever" (11/7/24)

My Siblings in Christ, This has been a trying time for our country. The election results have left some joyous and others despondent and fearful. Our public discourse made the darkest parts of our human interactions painfully evident. The willingness, ease, and capacity to hurt people should...
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