Church of the Advocate
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The George W. South Memorial Church of the Advocate is an Episcopal congregation located in North Central Philadelphia. For over a century, the church has served as a beacon of hope and community center. The Advocate is recognized as the first Episcopal Church in the world to ordain women. As an Open and Affirming Fellowship, the church fights for the dignity of all people and is dedicated to spiritual enrichment, human services, community programs, and social justice. The church provides meals and services to the homeless and working poor. The Advocate Center for Culture and Education operates after-school programs in collaboration with local and global organizations, offering meals, academics, art, theater, and athletics. A summer camp serves children and teenagers in the region. All programs operate under a code of conduct emphasizing tolerance and peaceful conflict resolution.
Denomination
EpiscopalPhone
215-978-8000Rector
Carol AnthonyServices
Founded
1887Architect
Charles M. BurnsLast updated August 2026
200-500
estimated members
This is likely one of 45 Episcopal congregations in Philadelphia County, PA. Episcopal accounts for 1% of the county's 1,309 congregations.
This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.
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