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Sundays 10:00 AM, Wednesday 12:00 PM · Philadelphia, PA
Plan Your Visit →Christ Church Philadelphia is the birthplace of the American Episcopal Church, and it welcomes all people from all walks of life while exploring its revolutionary history and community of faith.
Our Faith
We are guided by the "three-legged stool" of Scripture, Tradition, and Reason. The Bible is primary; the Church's tradition and human reason illuminate its meaning for each generation.
We affirm the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed as faithful summaries of the Christian faith. They unite us with Christians across centuries and denominations.
We celebrate Baptism and the Eucharist as the two sacraments ordained by Christ. The Lord's Supper is the central act of Anglican worship — we are fed by Christ's body and blood.
Our worship is shaped by the Book of Common Prayer — a treasury of Scripture, prayer, and liturgy that forms us in the faith and unites Anglicans worldwide.
We stand as a "middle way" — holding together Catholic order, evangelical faith, and Reformed theology. We welcome all to the table of grace in a spirit of generous orthodoxy.
Join Us
10:00 AM, Wednesday 12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Visiting Our Parish
Christ Church is located at 20 N. American Street (on 2nd Street, above Market Street) in Old City Philadelphia. Street parking and nearby public garages are available; see the Directions & Parking information on our website for details.
Children are warmly welcomed. Christ Church offers a Godly Play program led by our Children's Minister, providing an age-appropriate, hands-on way for young children to engage with Scripture and worship.
First-time visitors are always welcome at Christ Church. Simply arrive a few minutes early, and a greeter or usher will help you find a seat and a service bulletin so you can follow along comfortably.
Christ Church is wheelchair accessible from the 2nd Street entrance, and our nearby Neighborhood House facility is fully ADA-accessible.
After Sunday worship, visitors are invited to stay for coffee and fellowship — a relaxed chance to meet members of our congregation and clergy.
Our People
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22 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106