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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

8/10/2010

Summertime Family Fun at Christ Church and Christ Church Burial Ground!

You and your family are invited to gain a deeper understanding of our country's early history at Christ Church and Christ Church Burial Ground.
 Fridays with Franklin! Patriots and Heroes Tour!
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Congregation News

9/1/2010

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8/29/2010

Holy Eucharist at 9 AM, Morning Prayer at 11 AM

9 AM The Holy Eucharist with hymns

11 AM  Morning Prayer with Hymns and Sermon (no Eucharist)

The Rev. Timothy Safford, preaching

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Community News

5/12/2010

Audacious Freedom Community Conversation

    Join Christ Church's Rector Tim Safford and Historian Neil Ronk for a dicussion on  Integrating African American History in an Historic Site's Interpretation. 

In The News

8/7/2010

The Rector responds to the restoration of Charles Bennison as Diocesan Bishop

An open letter from Timothy Safford, Rector of Christ Church, to Bishop Charles Bennison regarding his return as Diocesan Bishop on August 16.
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