Resurrection Philadelphia — Attraction in Philadelphia

My family moved to Philly a few years ago and we started looking for a church that aligned with our values in what a church should be. Unfortunately, a lot of churches we visited had a very consumerist approach to church where they assumed attendees were looking to be entertained or enlightened. We didn't really care for churches that wanted to put on a show for us. We were also not interested in attending a church that focused too much on defining who they were through a lengthy and detailed statement of beliefs.

We were glad to have stumbled upon Resurrection Church. They focus more on shared practices as opposed to dogma. You won't hear much, if any, "politics" from the pulpit or even being discussed by the pastors or congregation--not because they don't care or don't see how faith is relevant, but I think it's a healthy recognition that we should be captivated by the person of Jesus as opposed to some political figure or party.

Resurrection has a liturgical service. You can dress however you want--some people wear dress clothes every week, others wear t-shirts and shorts. Coffee and donuts after service every week to meet people. Highly recommend visiting if you're looking...

Went there to serve lunch to the marginalised on a Saturday as a Volunteer on behalf of the ‘Small Things’ . Tables and Chairs are laid out and after lunch we put back the chairs for the Sunday Service Sean Higgins briefed us spoke to the people from Mathew Gospel and prayed before the meal. They have a small pantry too where people can buy some items for free! Good use of a Church Building...

The people are warm and friendly, and they strive to live and present the gospel of Christ thru programs and events designed to reach out to their neighbors, regardless of who they are. The church has just celebrated ten years of ministry, and are currently worshipping in the historic First Baptist Church of Philadelphia on 17th and Sansom. ...