First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Contact & Location for First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
Loading map…
Service Times for First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
Sunday 11:00 AM
Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
parking permits at the Greenfield Elementary School – Sansom St. between 22nd & 23rd St.
What their website says
parking permits at the Greenfield Elementary School – Sansom St. between 22nd & 23rd St.
Coffee
Coffee is available
Wheelchair accessible
Hearing loop
Leadership
Reverend Abbey Tennis
Lead Minister
What their website says
In 2016, Reverend Abbey Tennis became the first woman to serve as solo called minister
About First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia is a Unitarian Universalist congregation in Philadelphia with more than 250 members. The church describes itself as multi-generational, inter-religious, science-loving, and LGBTQIA+ celebrating. Sunday worship is offered both in person and on Zoom, and Coffee Hour follows the service. Newcomers can connect through a visitor card, the weekly newsletter, and Pathway to Membership offerings for those who want to learn more about the congregation.
Planning a first visit to First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia? Get our free first-time visitor guide.
Care & support
pastoral counseling
Counseling
What their website says
Rev. Abbey is available for pastoral counseling sessions if you’d like to meet one on one.
Caring Ministry Team
What their website says
our Caring Ministry Team coordinates support in the form of meals, rides, errands, or calls and cards
Serving the community
meals, rides, errands, or calls and cards
Meals
What their website says
coordinates support in the form of meals, rides, errands, or calls and cards
Find similar support nearby
Other churches in Philadelphia that list the same ministries.
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1796
On June 12, 1796, twenty of Philadelphia’s intellectual leaders formed the First Unitarian Society of Philadelphia." "His son, Frank Furness, was the architect of our current building
What their website says
On June 12, 1796, twenty of Philadelphia’s intellectual leaders formed the First Unitarian Society of Philadelphia.
designated historic landmark
Hosts weddings
What their website says
We offer space for rentals for the following types of events. ... Weddings
Spaces available to rent
Sanctuary, Chapel, Fellowship hall
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
Take your faith journey deeper
Get personalized biblical guidance in seconds, not days or weeks.
Continue with YouVersionFree for 7 days · uses your YouVersion account · or start free with email
Quick Actions
Churches Near You
Other Churches Nearby
Take your faith journey deeper
Get personalized biblical guidance in seconds, not days or weeks.
Continue with YouVersionFree for 7 days · uses your YouVersion account · or start free with email