Welcome
Whoever you are, for whatever reason you are wondering about this community and way of faith, we are glad you are here, and we invite you to come and see in-person, or join online.
We encourage you to explore how we carry on meaningful traditions while adapting to this era in life giving ways. We continue, return, proclaim, serve and strive in Christ’s name every day.
About CCRP
Our worship is rooted in ancient sacraments and core Christian beliefs, our building is classic and old as the neighborhood, AND our mission is contemporary and outward reaching. CCRP is an adaptive, healthy Episcopal parish, and the religious home to an inclusive, multi-generational congregation.
We laugh, we cry, we make mistakes, we have varied points of view and we walk with…
Read More »A Note from Our Rector
Friends and strangers and wonder-ers, whatever brings you to this page and this community - in the love of Jesus, I welcome you. I hope that what you find through our online presence will encourage you to experience all of it in person...
Read More »What We Believe
We trust that God loves you and all creation - no exceptions.
We know that following Jesus brings both connection and transformation.
We encounter the Holy Spirit who is both demanding and renewing.
The Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Pennsylvania is a worldwide and diverse Christian heritage that finds balance through the interplay of Scripture, traditions, and new learnin…
Read More »History
The beginnings of Christ Church Ridley Park are closely connected with the Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad. Presidents Samuel M. Felton (1851 to 1865) and his successor, Isaac Hinkley, both helped make possible the land and the building on which the parish is situated. Hinkley was a wealthy businessman who had purchased land in Ridley Township and in 1871 he form…
Read More »Clergy & Staff
Our leadership shows up with their whole hearts! We strive to bring our Christ-centered love to our work, homes, beyond our building, and into our neighborhood.
The way of Jesus is a lifelong friendship of loving-kindness and liberation. We wonder how we can collaborate with you and the Holy Spirit to become compassion, freedom, and mercy for all.
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We would love to help you find a spiritual home at Christ Church. Whatever is calling you - worship, faith-filled community, servanthood, learning, and more- we are glad it has brought you here. There is always room for more hearts at CCRP.
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