Contact & Location for The African Episcopal Church of Saint Thomas
About The African Episcopal Church of Saint Thomas
The African Episcopal Church of Saint Thomas in Philadelphia is a historic Episcopal parish founded in 1792 as the first Black Episcopal Church in the United States. Its first rector was the Rev. Absalom Jones, the nation’s first Black Episcopal priest, and the church identifies itself as the oldest African American church in Philadelphia. The parish is led by the Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw, who has served as rector since 2003. Saint Thomas describes its life together as active, mission-minded, and growing, with an open, Christ-centered community shaped by its long history and continuing parish ministry.
First-Time Visitor Info for The African Episcopal Church of Saint Thomas
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Worship follows a traditional Episcopal style. Visitor Tips: Not specified — please contact the church directly.
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