The Historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas - AECST

The Historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas - AECST Welcome to the Historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas (AECST)! Welcome to the Mother Church! Thomas. Faithfully,

The Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw
Rector

"Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Give thanks unto Him and bless His name." - Psalm 100:4

On behalf of the Clergy, Wardens, Vestry, and People of God, welcome to the Historic African Episcopal Church of St. Our parish boldly proclaims the reconciling gospel of Jesus Christ. We are an active mission-minded and growing church family. We embrace a hospitality that

welcomes all, no matter where you may find yourself on your journey of faith. Today, as you worship in this place, may you experience and feel the presence of the Lord, and may leave feeling renewed, refreshed,

Again, welcome to you and your family.

Happy Birthday to Karen Leys. 🎈 Karen, your St. Thomas family loves and joins you in celebrating the Anniversary of you...
08/17/2026

Happy Birthday to Karen Leys. 🎈

Karen, your St. Thomas family loves and joins you in celebrating the Anniversary of your birth. God Bless you. ❤️

If you are a member of St. Thomas and wish to share the occasion of your celebration with others on this page (birthday or wedding anniversary), please text details and a photo, by 9:00 A.M. the birthday morning to (215) 519-9652. 🙏

The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost/Sunday, August 16, 2026Photos: Bill Edmonds (St.Thomas Ed Muse Memorial Photography M...
08/16/2026

The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost/Sunday, August 16, 2026

Photos: Bill Edmonds (St.Thomas Ed Muse Memorial Photography Ministry)

The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, 16 August, 2026. While worshipping with us today via Livestream below, please praye...
08/16/2026

The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, 16 August, 2026.

While worshipping with us today via Livestream below, please prayerfully consider a donation in support of our many active ministries. (💰):
Cell phone: Text " AECST" to 73256;
or
http://www.aecst.org/donations.htm

Livestream and Sound Ministry: Marie Golson and Ryan Chatman.

https://youtube.com/live/Y92SkBVCnHU

If our livestream feeds your spirit, consider donating to one of ou...

ALL ABOARD!We have reserved a seat for you on the AECST EXPRESS. Please see boarding details https://www.aecst.org/pdfs/...
08/16/2026

ALL ABOARD!
We have reserved a seat for you on the AECST EXPRESS. Please see boarding details

https://www.aecst.org/pdfs/aug162026spearhead.pdf

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08/14/2026

SAVE THE DATE & SHARE

08/13/2026
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08/13/2026

SAVE THE DATE & SPREAD THE NEWS

Some members of the St. Thomas Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King volunteer for the Episcopal Community S...
08/11/2026

Some members of the St. Thomas Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King volunteer for the Episcopal Community Services Back to School Fest.

08/11/2026

St. Thomas celebrates. America's Semisequincentennial (250th). Our 234 years of church history is American history..

(Page 2 of 2)SUMMER WORSHIPThe Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost/Sunday, August 9, 2026Photos: Justin Trotman (St.Thomas E...
08/11/2026

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SUMMER WORSHIP
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost/Sunday, August 9, 2026

Photos: Justin Trotman (St.Thomas Ed Muse Memorial Photography Ministry)

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6361 Lancaster Avenue (Absalom Jones Way)
Philadelphia, PA
19151

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+12154733065

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