St. Peter's Episcopal Church is one of the renowned religious attractions in Philadelphia. The moment visitors step inside St. Peter's Episcopal Church, they are transported to the 18th-century and can have a glimpse of Anglican church life. Currently St. Peter's Episcopal Church is a modern Episcopal parish in the area of Society Hill.
Architecture of St. Peter's Episcopal Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church boasts of unusual church architecture and designs. There is a wine-glass pulpit on a raised platform at one end of church, while the other end has the altar. The boxed pews of the church are also unique as they have seats, that face 2 ways. The tower as well as the spire was designed by William Strickland in 1842. The 2 wooden angels, around the organ case on the church's eastern wall, has been sculpted by William Rush.
History of St. Peter's Episcopal Church
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church was constructed between
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the period 1758 and 1761, with the aim of accommodating the Anglican parish of Christ Church. It also had another goal of serving the parish members who resided in Society Hill. The first bishop of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in 1836 was William White, who was previously a church rector. One of the most important worshipers was Absalom Jones, who also established the 1st African-American Episcopal Church, known as St. Thomas Church in 1792.
The operating hours of St. Peter's Episcopal Church are 8 AM to 4 PM from Monday to Friday; 8 AM. to 5 PM on Saturdays and 1 PM to 3 PM on Sundays. The church tour guides are available on Saturdays from 11 AM to 5 PM.
For Sunday services at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, there is sufficient parking space in the church lot,
at 3rd Street and Lombard Street. There are more parking facilities on Pine Street, between the 3rd and 4th Streets.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Philadelphia is popular for its elegant architecture and its association with the rich history of the city.
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