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Church Happenings

7/11/2010

Holy Eucharist at 9 AM; Morning Prayer at 11 AM

9 AM --The Holy Eucharist with hymns

11 AM--Morning Prayer with Sermon and Hymns (No Eucharist)

10:10 AM--The Rector's Forum

The Rev. Susan Richardson, preaching

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7/5/2010

August Wednesday Night Worship and BBQ starts Aug. 11

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6/26/2010

Read the Newsletter

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5/2/2010

Christ Church Calls New Director of Music

Parker Kitterman has accepted the call to be the Director of Music for Christ Church, Philadelphia. Currently, Parker is Organist and Choirmaster of the Church of the Good Shepherd in New York City. He will begin his ministry with us in mid-August, 2010.more...

5/1/2010

Parish Work Day May 22

Parish workdays have proven to be a great fun and a profound act of stewardship. Parishioners come together to care for the church. Info and registration below.
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3/13/2010

Make Sandwiches for the Homeless March 20

March 20, 8:30AM. Info below.
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2/12/2010

The Annual Report of Christ Church

Click "more" to read the Christ Church Annual Report for 2009, or download the Annual Report in PDF form by clicking here.
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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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Historic Events

7/13/2010

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.
History Hunts! Fridays with Franklin! Patriots and Heroes Tour! more...

11/30/2009

Christ Church Tourism Program Selects Theme for 2010

Patriots and Heroes
Stories of Military Heroes of a Young Nation

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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

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. more...

4/1/2010

A Video of Palm Sunday and Easter at Christ Church

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In the News

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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