Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Philadelphia, PA Hours and Location

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About this location:

National Historic Site

Operating Hours & Seasons

Gloria Dei Church hours

Gloria Dei is an active religious congregation, and home to the parish minister. Religious services are held on Sundays at 10am. Regular operating hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 4pm, except during services.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 – Gloria Dei Church fee
  There is no fee to enter the site, and reservations are not required. However, you may wish to confirm visiting hours prior to your arrival by contacting the rector at 215-389-1513.

About

Enter Pennsylvania’s oldest church

Before Pennsylvania there was New Sweden. Discover this last historic link to a forgotten past. Visit the church’s pastoral surroundings and its burial ground of patriots and ordinary citizens alike.

Directions

The Gloria Dei Church is accessed from Christian Street in South Philadelphia. As in any city, use your street smarts and do not leave any valuables visible in your car. Several SEPTA bus routes serve the vicinity of the site. Visit the website for more information.

Weather

Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major snowstorms, with the normal seasonal snowfall standing at 22.4 in (57 cm). Precipitation is generally spread throughout the year, with eight to twelve wet days per month.