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Historic seventeenth-century church featuring preserved colonial architecture, centuries of religious heritage, burial grounds, and exhibits interpreting one of the oldest congregations in the United States.
Sunday worship services held weekly
Hours may vary for special events and holidays
Donations appreciated
How to Get There
From Philadelphia: Travel south through the historic waterfront district via Columbus Boulevard, continue to South Swanson Street, and follow signs to the church at 916 South Swanson Street.
Overview
Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church was built between 1698 and 1700 by descendants of the New Sweden colony, the oldest building in Philadelphia still used for its original purpose and one of the oldest churches in Pennsylvania. Its brick walls, colonial cemetery, and educational exhibits and tours trace the congregation from its Swedish roots to the Episcopal Church.
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