The Universal Church
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About The Universal Church
Welcome to The Universal Church, a Pentecostal / Charismatic (Universal Church of the Kingdom of God) church serving the Philadelphia community.
What to expect here
Worship style
Lively contemporary worship with expressive prayer
Typical for Pentecostal / Charismatic (Universal Church of the Kingdom of God) churches
Tradition
Pentecostal / Charismatic (Universal Church of the Kingdom of God)
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Denomination
Pentecostal / Charismatic (Universal Church of the Kingdom of God)Location
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VerifiedLast updated
Sep 2026
General guidance · Pentecostal / Charismatic (Universal Church of the Kingdom of God) churches · not specific to The Universal Church
Dynamic praise and worship music, expressive prayer, and Spirit-focused preaching. Services can be longer and more spontaneous than traditional churches. Expect warmth and energy.
Pentecostal churches are known for their enthusiastic, Spirit-filled worship and genuine warmth. If you're looking for an energetic, passionate faith community, you'll feel right at home.
What Pentecostal churches generally believe
Pentecostals believe in the Trinity, Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again, and the Bible as God's Word, and in salvation by grace through faith in Christ. They emphasise the present-day work of the Holy Spirit: baptism in the Holy Spirit (often with speaking in tongues), spiritual gifts, and prayer for healing. Baptism by immersion is for professing believers, and worship is usually expressive and contemporary.
Compared with Catholics: the Catholic Charismatic Renewal shares an openness to spiritual gifts, but Pentecostals hold Scripture alone as final authority, baptise only professing believers, and see baptism and communion as ordinances rather than sacraments. Compared with other evangelicals, the main difference is the emphasis on spiritual gifts.
General guidance, not specific to The Universal Church. Individual churches vary, so ask the church about what it teaches. More about Pentecostal / Charismatic (Universal Church of the Kingdom of God) churches →
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Promise of the Day: This is Not Your End
Published October 21, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from The Universal Church USA on YouTube · checked October 22, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 1 sermon a month
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Groups & Ministries
5 groups across 5 categories
Verified by the church · Sep 2, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
YPG - Youth Power Group
Weekly · ask the church for times
Youth ministry/conference program
Bible Study (School of Faith)
Wednesday · 7:00 PM · Weekly
Prayer
1 groupChain of Prayer
Friday · Weekly
Prayer gathering held Fridays at multiple times
Get Involved
1 groupUniSocial
Weekly · ask the church for times
Community outreach arm of the church
Missions
1 groupUniversal Beyond Bars (UBB)
Weekly · ask the church for times
Prison ministry/outreach program
Serve board
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Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
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outreach
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