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News & Events

Church Happenings

8/3/2008

The Holy Eucharist 9 AM & 11 AM

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2/2/2008

The Annual Report of the Parish

Read the agenda and reports below, or download the report.
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Historic Events

7/30/2008

Christ Church and Burial Ground 2008 Tourism Events

Christ Church is a National Historic Landmark and a living church. We welcome you to the church and burial ground where you'll discover a treasury of American stories about faith and the quest for freedom in a changing nation.more...

4/24/2008

Tourism 2008: Slavery in Philadelphia goes National!

Sarah's Story: Slavery in Philadelphia, a 30-minute drama featuring a costumed interpreter sharing powerful stories of slaves and slaveholders, early patriots, Founding Fathers and citizens, is being presented Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 30. Join us at 1:30 p.m. at the burial ground (5th and Arch Streets, $2 Adults, $1 students) or at 2:30 p.m. (free) in the church, 2nd Street above Market. Group tours also available.more...

Community

9/8/2008

Preservation Dinner

Save the Date! On September 9, 2008 the Christ Church Preservation Trust will host an Awards dinner.

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In the News

5/13/2008

Landmark installs 'curtain' of protection

Philadelphia's historic Christ Church has a new system to protect it from catastrophe

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4/24/2008

Slavery in Philadelphia: Inquirer Coverage

Read the Philadelphia Inquirer's coverage of Christ Church's new interpretive program on slavery in Philadelphia. Click here.

2/13/2008

Who owned Absalom Jones?

Episcopal Life publishes the Rector's article on slavery, Christ Church, and the relationship between Benjamin Wynkoop and the Rev. Absalom Jones.
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11/5/2007

Great News about the Preservation of Christ Church

Christ Church Preservation Trust's latest newsletter with campaign updates and information about the preservation of the church archives.

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7/24/2007

Preservation of family vaults in the burial ground

200-year old vaults opened to inspect for structural damage at the Christ Church Burial Ground

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7/15/2007

William White in a Time of Turmoil

The Living Church publishes an article on the legacy of William White, Rector of Christ Church, Bishop of Pennsylvania, and first Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.
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7/10/2007

Christ Church Receives Grant for Innovative Work with 20's 30's

Christ Church Receives Spiritual Initiatives Grant for $71,000 by the Spiritual Initiatives Program of Trinity Church, Wall Street, to continue its innovative work with seekers and pilgrims in their 20’s and 30’s.
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