Christ Church, along with Mother Bethel AME Church, are two of the oldest churches in Philadelphia, and both have served as community beacons, spiritual homes, and houses of worship for many over centuries.
Standing nearby each other for centuries, Philadelphia’s Christ Church and Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church continue to serve as the spiritual home for many in the city, just as it did for several generations before them, writes Luis Andres Henao for the Associated Press.
Prominent historic figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Betsy Ross once worshiped at Christ Church, the birthplace of the U.S. Episcopal Church, which continues to stand as a symbol of America’s political and spiritual evolution…