Christ Church, Philadelphia: The Nation's Church in a Changing City

Chronicles the history of Christ Church (CC) from its founding in 1695 through three cent. of changes. The church s fascinating story is intertwined with that of the development of Phila. as a major city. Established as the church of the English crown in a Quaker colony, CC dealt from its inception with issues of religious freedom. CC faced numerous religious & secular challenges over the next 200 years -- including: evangelical religion, antebellum reforms, the Anglo-Catholic movement, the Social gospel movement, liberal social reforms, & a rapidly shifting population within Phila s. center city. Today, the church continues to play a vital role in the life of one of the nation s most cosmopolitan, diverse cities. Illustrations.