Located in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, we offer space and missional programming for small and large groups alike. We can plan your mission trips or help you in the development of your own interest and sites​
Some of our mission partners include The Urban Resource Development Corporation, Philabundance, MANNA, Center in the Park, St. Luke's Community Nutrition Program, Heading God's Call and many other venues to plan your visit to the EMC
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From overnight to a week's stay, we develop missional opportunities, value the 5 Marks of Mission, reflect on the days work and share in the joy of growing in the love of Christ. ​

Join us throughout the year.
​​For more information please use our "Contact Page" or the "Participant Portal"​
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​August 2018
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We welcome the people from AmeriCorps, who will be staying at the EMC from August 7th - September 5th as well as Totino-Grace High School,  Fridley, Minnesota Christian Temple Youth, Baltimore..

We will be welcoming folks from St. Joseph's Preparatory School to our St. Margaret's Retreat House. Enjoy St. Luke's campus and Germantown
Alternative Breaks
Tailor your Fall/Spring or other break to become a powerful experience of service and reflection. Spend a week in a food pantry, urban school, community engagement, or other special project throughout Urban Philadelphia. We will work with you to provide your group with the tools and framework to make it as meaningful as possible. Schedule your session today!
Summer Sessions
Our summer program is designated for middle school, high school, and college students. We offer a wide range of service from day camp programming & home repair, to environmental work & social justice.  All this throughout Urban Philadelphia. Your group will experience creative times of prayer and worship as well as thoughtful exploration of justice issues. Schedule your session today!
Weekend Retreats
Weekend sessions can be programmed for middle and high school students, or a combination of both. We also can designate special programming for high school and college students for special events, such as Kairos, Confirmation retreats, Happening, Reconciliation, and more.  We will work with you to make the weekend fit your group's needs. 
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The Episcopal Mission Center
​is located at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church in the historic Germantown section of Philadelphia.
5421 Germantown Ave, 
Philadelphia, PA 19144

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

 Thank you for your radical hospitality!
Michelle France
Gwynedd Mercy University 

​Thank you for your hospitality in hosting students from Gwynedd Mercy and Alvernia University during their Alternative Break with the Interfaith Center.  The facility was wonderful. We held several of our workshops there in your comfortable space. What an ideal setting! The students especially appreciated participating in your mass as getting a personal orientation from Rev Morris and such a warm welcome from your parishioners.

With much appreciation for all you do,


​“Right now, my group is rating our experience as the best mission they've ever been a part of.  The orientation and subsequent building of relationships with kids in the community broke down their racial and urban stereotypes. Most importantly, every one of them experienced a deepening of their faith in God, and tangible understanding of how that faith works itself out in mission and issues of social justice. We will definitely be coming back!”

— Rev. Jane Cornman, St. Mary’s Church, Wayne, PA