Our service is comprised of uplifting music, Episcopal worship and spiritual/biblical teachings. While we are always a work in progress, Gloria Dei strives to be a place where all will feel welcome in faith and spirit.

Jazz & Joe is a "coffee-house" style venue. Active listening and quiet conversation is welcome throughout the evening. Refreshments are served, and attendees are welcome to BYOB. This event is free, but donations are appreciated to help defray costs. 

March 5
Second Sunday in Lent

Genesis 12:1-4a
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
John 3:1-17
Psalm 121
Collect: O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

March 12
Third Sunday in Lent

Exodus 17:1-7
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42
Psalm 95
Collect: Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

March 19
Fourth Sunday in Lent

1 Samuel 16:1-13
Ephesians 5:8-14
John 9:1-41
Psalm 23
Collect: Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

March 26
Fifth Sunday in Lent

Ezekiel 37:1-14
Romans 8:6-11
John 11:1-45
Psalm 130

Collect: Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 

On Mondays at 9:00am, Megan Bartlett will lead a ten minute prayer, following the Morning Devotion service in the Book of Common Prayer. We lift up to God our personal and parish needs, as we search for a new Rector. 

Meeting ID: 909 012 0129

Passcode: 1U029q 

If you have the BCP,  turn to page 137.

Here’s your chance to learn more about one of Philadelphia’s top naval heroes: a man whose animated statue at the south side of Independence Square attracts photographers all day, every day; who won the first and last successful battles of the Revolutionary War; and who captured two British transports and the schooner Alert in the Delaware River while the British still controlled the city of Philadelphia – infuriating them enough to ask him to switch sides.

Tim McGrath, an award-winning author who lives in the Philadelphia area, has written two outstanding books that cover Barry’s heroic exploits, plus his latest book, “James Monroe: A Life."

Come hear Philadelphian John Barry come alive on Thursday, March 9 at Historic Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church, Columbus Blvd. and Christian St., in the Queen Village section of Philadelphia. Find out why he was first among captains.

Admission is $10, which includes a drink ticket for a beverage of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Advance registration is required. Click here to buy tickets.

This program will take place inside the church sanctuary, followed by a reception in Riverside Hall.

For a modest donation, you can taste delicious gourmet desserts paired with wine, coffee or tea.  “John Barry: First Among Captains” is hosted by the Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation. 100% of the funds that we raise from this event will go toward the preservation of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church and its graveyard.

Join us for a refreshed version of our popular service. Don't worry, it isn't entirely different! Paul Fejko will still be performing on our beautiful Hook & Hastings organ. Keep an eye out for some interesting guest guitarists, a drum circle, poems, and discussions that we hope will inspire you throughout the rest of the week. The program will be led by our sextons, Jim & Paula Minacci, who want to create a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere that everyone will enjoy. 

Seeking interested people in the property of Gloria Dei to be members of the Property Committee. I was volunteered to be the Chair a couple of years ago, began the recruitment, and then with COVID never followed through. Apologies to those who offered their services then, and hope you will join in the stewardship of our buildings and grounds.

If you are interested, email me at mroberts@quantum-think.com, text to 267-971-9262, or speak with me at church.

 7:00pm

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Thank you all again for giving to the children of Snyder Avenue Church! Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy! 

Join in our joyous celebration of Easter with a children’s egg hunt in the churchyard following Easter morning service on
April 9th!

Calling all Easter bunny helpers – we will prepare the eggs following services on Palm Sunday, April 2nd..

What Do Eggs Have to Do with Easter?

The tradition of dyeing and decorating Easter eggs is ancient, and its origin is obscure, but it has been practiced in both the Eastern Orthodox and the Western churches since the Middle Ages. The church prohibited the eating of eggs during Holy Week, but chickens continued to lay eggs during that week, and the notion of specially identifying those as Holy Week eggs brought about their decoration. The egg itself became a symbol of the Resurrection. Just as Jesus rose from the tomb, the egg symbolized new life emerging from the eggshell.

Let’s join in giving together this Lent. 

Mercy Hospice continues to give Recovery Bibles and hold Bible study for women in recovery. What a perfect way for Gloria Dei to help!

Let’s sacrifice one daily expense during Lent’s forty days. Save the money in a jar, in an envelope, under your mattress, note on the back of an envelope, or on your phone somehow. Bring or mail your savings to Gloria Dei each week. Your sacrifice will become Bibles to help the women at Mercy Hospice in their addiction recovery journeys.

The Life Recovery Bible  ($17.39 - $25.49)

#1 Selling Recovery Bible for People in 12-Step Recovery

To donate: 

Look for the green envelopes in the back of the church and use them to place your donation into the collection at the Sunday service.

Or, donate online on our website under "Give". Please note your gift as "Mercy Hospice bible".

Or, speak directly to Jill Duink.

Let’s work together to give a wonderful, life-saving, Easter basket full of Bibles to the women of Mercy Hospice.