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Church Happenings

7/5/2009

ONE SERVICE JULY 5, 10 AM--A CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Our annual, Independence Day Weekend Sunday Service, July 5, 10 AM.

The Holy Eucharist and Sermon

The Rev. Timothy B. Safford, preaching.

Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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6/28/2009

This Sunday, 9 and 11 AM at Christ Church

9 AM --The Holy Eucharist and Sermon

10:10 AM--Bible Study

11:00 AM--Morning Prayer and Sermon

The Rev. Timothy B. Safford, Preaching
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5/1/2009

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Historic Events

6/22/2009

Celebrate Independence Week with Christ Church!

Join Christ Church and Christ Church Burial Ground as we honor the seven signers of the Declaration of Independence buried on Christ Church property. Independence Week and Sunoco Welcome America festivities begin on Saturday, June 27 and end Sunday, July 5, 2009. more...

6/16/2009

Christ Church and Burial Ground 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 Thursdays at 1:00 PM through September 24 at Christ Church located at 2nd and Market Streets. more...

Community

6/27/2009

Construction Update: Work Begins on Neighborhood House!

Read about it here.

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4/1/2009

A Video of Palm Sunday and Easter at Christ Church

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In the News

4/1/2009

Giving Face to a legend: Alice

Giving Face to a Legend

Philadelphia artist paints a portrait of former slave and Christ Church.

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10/6/2008

Christ Church Wins Barrymore Award

Christ Church has won one of Philadelphia's theater awards, a Barrymore, for its creative collaboration with the Arden Theater in presenting Thornton Wilder's play, "Our Town," last spring. The awards ceremony took place October 6. more...

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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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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7/10/2007

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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