About Christ Church
Christ Church is a Episcopal church located at 220 OWENSVILLE ROAD, West River, MD, 20778. You can reach Christ Church at +14108670346.
Christ Church is one of 10 churches we list in West River, among 6,111 across Maryland. It falls within Anne Arundel County and the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. It is counted among 235 in the Episcopal tradition across Maryland. Its fabric is recorded as Gothic Revival.
Where is Christ Church located?
Christ Church is located at 220 OWENSVILLE ROAD, West River, MD, 20778. The building sits at coordinates 38.85260, -76.59549, placing it in West River, MD 20778.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at Christ Church
Episcopal worship uses the Book of Common Prayer, the same liturgy Anglicans have prayed for centuries.
- Holy Eucharist lasts about an hour. Includes Scripture readings, sermon, the Nicene Creed, prayers of the people, and Communion.
- All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion regardless of denomination.
- Dress varies by parish — suit or business casual is always safe.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Christ Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Christ Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 73000898, added to the Register on 1973-06-18.
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Christ Church in the Historic American Buildings Survey
The Library of Congress holds archival documentation of this church in the Historic American Buildings Survey, the national record of historic American architecture. Its photographs, measured drawings, and written histories are public domain, produced by the National Park Service.
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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Christ Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Christ Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Christ Church
- What denomination is Christ Church?
- This church is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Christ Church located?
- Christ Church is located at 220 OWENSVILLE ROAD, West River, MD, 20778.
- Is Christ Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 73000898, added 1973-06-18.
- What is the architecture of Christ Church?
- Christ Church is a Gothic Revival building.
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