About Christ Episcopal Church
Christ Episcopal Church is a Episcopal church located at 120 EAST EDENTON STREET, Raleigh, NC, 27601. You can reach Christ Episcopal Church at +19198346259.
Christ Episcopal Church (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Christ Episcopal Church, also known as Christ Church on Capitol Square, is an Episcopal church at 120 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built in 1848–53 to a design by Richard Upjohn, it is one of the first Gothic Revival churches in the American South. The church was built for a parish established in 1821; its minister is the Rev. James P. Adams. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.
Where is Christ Episcopal Church located?
Christ Episcopal Church is located at 120 EAST EDENTON STREET, Raleigh, NC, 27601. The building sits at coordinates 35.78077, -78.63780, placing it in Raleigh, NC 27601.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 213 ft
- Public parking 322 ft
- Deck 17 387 ft
- Public parking 410 ft
- Lot 18 420 ft
- E Edenton St at N Wilmington St · GoRaleigh 177 ft
- Wilmington Street & Morgan Street · GoRaleigh;GoTriangle 325 ft
- Wilmington Street & Morgan Street · GoRaleigh;GoTriangle 331 ft
- Wilmington Street & Jones Street · GoRaleigh;GoTriangle 413 ft
- Wilmington Street & Jones Street · GoRaleigh;GoTriangle 417 ft
- Centro · mexican 564 ft
- Gravy Italian-American Kitchen · italian 830 ft
- Sitti Authentic Lebanese · lebanese 879 ft
- The Remedy Diner 932 ft
- Gringo A Go Go 997 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 12, 2026.
The neighborhood around Christ Episcopal Church
The ZIP code 27601 area around Christ Episcopal Church is home to 10,801 residents with a median household income of $63,218 and a median age of 31.6 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 Episcopal 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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Christ Episcopal Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- 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
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Questions and answers about Christ Episcopal Church
- What denomination is Christ Episcopal Church?
- This church is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Christ Episcopal Church located?
- Christ Episcopal Church is located at 120 EAST EDENTON STREET, Raleigh, NC, 27601.
- What is the architecture of Christ Episcopal Church?
- Christ Episcopal Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Richard Upjohn.
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