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Benjamin Franklin.  Pioneer Alice. William Penn.  Betsy Ross.  George Washington.  Absalom Jones.  William White.  Fanny Kemble.  They, and so many more, come to life in the living history of a truly American church.  See more than 300 years of vision, faith and courage at Christ Church in Philadelphia!


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We are an Episcopal Church, in the Anglican Communion, part of the Diocese of Pennsylvania. Here is the gateway to Sunday worship, opportunities for service, church school and youth group, classes and fellowship groups for all ages.  Come share in the life of a church seeking God's future within these historic and hallowed walls.

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An authentic American historic site - still doing today what it started doing 312 years ago.  Families and groups can visit the church and burial ground to gain a deeper understanding of our early history and the importance of religious freedom.  Tours given throughout the day.

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Historic Christ Church News

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. 
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Congregation News

2/4/2010

A Wedding at Christ Church

Enjoy a professional video of a recent wedding at Christ Church, in all its beauty and simplicity.  Click on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTsLTsIouEk

1/4/2010

Bridge Gathering January 17

Those in their 20s, 30s, and 40s come together for shared journeys, justice work, and discussion in the group called the Bridge. January 17 at 12:30 is our next gathering. Come have some lunch provided by the church, check in with each other, and get to know those newer to the community.  RSVP on the link below.
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8/12/2009

WHYY Produces Video Broadcast About Sarah's Story

Christ Church has long been famous for its role as a spiritual haven to America's "Founding Fathers."  Now this colonial-era church is embracing a new role: presenting "Sarah's Story," a dramatization that reminds visitors of Philadelphia's history as a slave-holding city.  Click here to view WHYY's brief video broadcast about "Sarah's Story."
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