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Episcopal church · MI · est. 1863 · Historic register · Verified 17 days ago

Christ Church Detroit

18336 WOODWARD AVENUE, Detroit, MI 48203
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4.9 · 198 Google reviews

About Christ Church Detroit


Christ Church Detroit is a Christian Episcopal church in Detroit, Michigan located at 960 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48207. Christ Church Detroit was founded in 1863. As of April 2026, Christ Church Detroit holds a 4.9-star rating across 198 Google reviews. The Christ Church Detroit parish office answers at (313) 259-6688.

Christ Church is the oldest Protestant church in the city of Detroit, continuously operating in its original location. A member of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, We are all here because prayer and worship strengthen us in our daily lives, and because we have found community, acceptance, mission, and love. Beautiful music, dynamic preaching, and vibrant hospitality are all part of what makes Christ Church a special place."

Christ Church Detroit through the years


  1. 1863 Founded
  2. March 11, 1971 Added to the National Register

When does Christ Church Detroit hold services?


Christ Church Detroit publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 10 AM–3 PM, Thursday 10 AM–3 PM, Friday 10 AM–3 PM, Saturday 10 AM–12:30 PM, Sunday 8:15 AM–12:30 PM, Monday 10 AM–3 PM, Tuesday 10 AM–3 PM. All times are local to Detroit, MI.

Wednesday
10 AM–3 PM
Thursday
10 AM–3 PM
Friday
10 AM–3 PM
Saturday
10 AM–12:30 PM
Sunday
8:15 AM–12:30 PM
Monday
10 AM–3 PM
Tuesday
10 AM–3 PM

Where is Christ Church Detroit located?


Christ Church Detroit is located at 960 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48207. The building sits at coordinates 42.42653, -83.11077, placing it in Detroit, MI 48203.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

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Transit within ¼ mile

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 26, 2026.

The neighborhood around Christ Church Detroit


The ZIP code 48203 area around Christ Church Detroit is home to 20,584 residents with a median household income of $34,610 and a median age of 42.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

20,584 Residents in ZIP 48203
42.4 Median age
$34,610 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Christ Church Detroit on the National Register of Historic Places


Christ Church Detroit is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 71000423, added to the Register on March 11, 1971.

Read the official NPS nomination for Christ Church Detroit →

Churches founded the same year as Christ Church Detroit


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1863 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at Christ Church Detroit


Service window 8:15 AM–12:30 PM
Weather (NWS) Mostly Sunny · 65°F
Nearest transit Woodward / Greendale (NB) · 174 ft

Christ Church Detroit by the numbers


163 Years of continuous worship since 1863
198 Google reviews to date
Gothic Revival architecture Architectural tradition
Gordon W. Lloyd Architect

Questions and answers about Christ Church Detroit


What denomination is Christ Church Detroit?
This parish is part of the Christian tradition.
What are the service times at Christ Church Detroit?
Published hours: Wednesday 10 AM–3 PM, Thursday 10 AM–3 PM, Friday 10 AM–3 PM, Saturday 10 AM–12:30 PM, Sunday 8:15 AM–12:30 PM, Monday 10 AM–3 PM, Tuesday 10 AM–3 PM
What is the phone number for Christ Church Detroit?
You can reach the parish at (313) 259-6688.
Where is Christ Church Detroit located?
The parish is located at 960 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48207.
When was Christ Church Detroit founded?
Founded in 1863.
Is Christ Church Detroit on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 71000423, added March 11, 1971.
How do visitors rate Christ Church Detroit?
4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 198 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of Christ Church Detroit?
Christ Church Detroit is a Gothic Revival architecture building, designed by Gordon W. Lloyd.

Photographs of Christ Church Detroit


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Est. 1863 One of 270 Christian parishes in MI  ·  See the register →
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