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Church Happenings

5/18/2008

The Holy Eucharist 9 and 11 AM; Strawberries Galore!

After each service, our annual strawberry festival. Say godspeed to the Rector as he begins a four-month sabbatical.
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5/1/2008

Read the May Newsletter

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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

4/24/2008

Tourism 2008: Slavery in Philadelphia

"Slavery in Philadelphia", a 30-minute drama featring a constumed interpreter sharing powerful stories of slaves and slaveholders, early patriots, Founding Fathers and citizens, is being presented Tuesdays and Thursdays from May 1 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...

3/1/2008

Christ Church and Burial Ground 2008 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...

2/29/2008

Attention Groups and Visitors to Christ Church

Christ Church is the site for Act 2 of the Arden Theater's production of Our Town.

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Community

5/28/2008

"Our Town" in Christ Church

Our neighbor, the Arden Theater, is celebrating their 20th anniversary with a production of "Our Town," by Thorton Wilder, and Act II is in Christ Church.
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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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7/17/2007

Christ Church Burial Ground in the Philadelphia Inquirer

The lids to several tombs are lifted for repair and renovation. See the Inquirer Story.

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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