About African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia
African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas is a Historically Black congregation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We include it because its name ties it to one of the historically Black Protestant bodies.
Its address is 6361 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia (19151). Philadelphia has 2 historically Black churches in our directory, this one included. The closest church in our directory is First African Baptist Church, 0.9 miles away.
Visiting African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas
Services follow the congregation's own Protestant tradition; the church office can tell you what a typical Sunday looks like. Before you go, confirm times on aecst.org or by calling +1 215-473-3065.
Sunday is listed as 8 am to 2 pm. Treat these hours as a starting point and confirm them with the church.
Give to African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas
Online giving is available: African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas's website links to its own donation page.
You give directly to the church. BlackChurches.us never receives or processes donations.
The Historically Black church in brief
- Before the Civil War, free Black Christians in cities like Philadelphia, Wilmington and New York organized their own congregations to worship without discrimination.
- Several small denominations, such as the African Union Methodist Protestant Church founded by Peter Spencer in Delaware in 1813, are among the oldest independent Black churches in the country.
Questions about African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas
Where is African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas?
African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas is at 6361 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151.
When does African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas meet on Sundays?
The listing shows Sunday hours of 8 am to 2 pm. Those may include Sunday school, so ask when the main service starts.
Is African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas a historically Black church?
Its name connects it to the historically Black Protestant tradition. For details about the congregation's history, the church itself is the best source.
How can I contact African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas?
You can call +1 215-473-3065 and visit aecst.org. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
How can I donate to African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas?
Online giving is available: African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas's website links to its own donation page. BlackChurches.us never handles donations; you always give directly to the church.
Is there another Historically Black church near African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas?
Yes. Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is about 23 miles away.
More Historically Black congregations nearby
- Historically BlackMount Zion United African Church of the United Brethren in ChristPhiladelphia, PA1.5 miles away
- Historically BlackMother African Union ChurchWilmington, DEabout 23 miles away
- Historically BlackNew Garden Memorial Union American Methodist Episcopal ChurchKennett Square, PAabout 26 miles away
- Historically BlackAfrican Union Methodist ChurchWilmington, DEabout 27 miles away
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- AMEMt Pisgah AME Church428 N 41st St
- AMEMt. Tabor A.M.E. Church961 N 7th St
- Missionary BaptistNew Joy Missionary Baptist Church2314 W Allegheny Ave #16
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