About Christ Community Church
Christ Community Church is a African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 4017 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Christ Community Church was founded in 1744. As of April 2026, Christ Community Church holds a 4.9-star rating across 165 Google reviews. The Christ Community Church parish office answers at +12152433630.
Christ Church (Philadelphia)
Christ Church is an Episcopal church in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1695 as a parish of the Church of England, it played an integral role in the founding of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. In 1785, its rector, William White, became the first Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.
Where is Christ Community Church located?
Christ Community Church is located at 4017 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The building sits at coordinates 39.95604, -75.20314, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 200 ft
- Public parking 249 ft
- Public parking 276 ft
- Public parking 413 ft
- Public parking 463 ft
- 40th Street · SEPTA 476 ft
- 40th Street · SEPTA 564 ft
- 40th Street & Market Street · SEPTA 577 ft
- 40th Street & Market Street · SEPTA 581 ft
- 40th Street & Market Street · SEPTA 581 ft
- New Delhi Indian Restaurant · indian 233 ft
- Ramen Umai · ramen 256 ft
- Xi'an Sizzling Woks · chinese 266 ft
- Lulu 266 ft
- Ekta Indian Cuisine · indian 358 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around Christ Community Church
The ZIP code 19104 area around Christ Community Church is home to 53,679 residents with a median household income of $33,766 and a median age of 22.9 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Christ Community Church
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Christ Community Church
5 other US churches in the Georgian architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- St. Barnabas Philadelphia, PA
- Philadelphia Church of God Philadelphia, PA · est. 1744
- North Philadelphia Church Philadelphia, PA · est. 1744
- Corvallis First Congregational Corvallis, OR
- Philadelphia Old First Reformed Church Philadelphia, PA · est. 1744
Churches founded the same year as Christ Community Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1744 are indexed in Churches List.
- Philadelphia Church of God Philadelphia, PA
- North Philadelphia Church Philadelphia, PA
- Philadelphia Old First Reformed Church Philadelphia, PA
- City Church of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
- Church of Christ Philadelphia, PA
Your Sunday at Christ Community Church
Christ Community Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Christ Community Church
- What denomination is Christ Community Church?
- This parish is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Christ Community Church located?
- The parish is located at 4017 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
- When was Christ Community Church founded?
- Founded in 1744.
- How do visitors rate Christ Community Church?
- 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 165 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Christ Community Church?
- Christ Community Church is a Georgian architecture building.
Photographs of Christ Community Church
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