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Saint Mark's Church

An Episcopal parish on Locust Street that serves a Saturday meal called the Soup Bowl to about 140 guests each week. It also runs a food cupboard and a choir with public concerts, and holds a Newcomer Brunch.

  • Newcomers welcome
  • Kids OK
  • Faith community: Protestant

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What they do

Come to the Saturday Soup Bowl (6 to 8 am), sit in on a Sunday service, or attend the Newcomer Brunch. Volunteers help make the soup, set tables, serve, and clean up.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Faith
A faith community: Protestant
Who is there
Neighbors, People new to Philly or new to the country

When and where

Saturday Soup Bowl from 6 to 8 am. Saturday Low Mass at 10 am. Sunday: 8 am Low Mass, 9 am Family Mass, 10 am Christian Formation (September to June), and 11 am Choral High Mass. Choral Evensong and Benediction at 4 pm on the first Sunday of the month, October to June. Monday to Friday: 9 am Morning Prayer, 12:10 pm Low Mass, and 5:30 pm Evening Prayer.

Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Times
Morning, Daytime, Evening

Church

Address
1625 Locust Street
Part of the city
Central

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Come to the Newcomer Brunch on Sunday, October 11 at 12:30 pm, or sit in on any Sunday service. Call 215-735-1416 with questions..

You can just show up.

What to expect

The parish says its church is for all people. Communion is normally for people who are baptized, and others can ask for a blessing at the altar rail instead. Coffee and snacks come after the 9 and 11 am services, a good place to meet people. The site does not say how long services last or what they cost.

Tips for your first visit

  • On Sundays you may park on the side of the street that is normally off limits if you display an Attending Saint Mark's permit. Ushers hand them out, and they also sit on shelves just inside the main doors.
  • The FAQ says the church is near several public transit options, but the site does not name the lines or stops.
  • The site does not explain the Soup Bowl guest rules, so call 215-735-1416 before you come if you want to know them.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The home page lists a Newcomer Brunch, and Sunday services are open to visitors; the membership page explains how to join but lists no newcomer classes..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Not listed on the site.
How often
Drop in whenever you like

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
September 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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