[2] Anglican worship in Greenwich dates from 1705, when the first Church of England mission was established in the town with the help of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts and the first services were conducted in a private home by the Rev.
[1] The church, built of stone in the Gothic Revival style, features a square tower with battlements and pinnacles, and stained glass windows.
There are six choirs for children and adults, currently directed by Jamie Hitel and assisted by Jonathan Vaughn, which sing regularly at services and concerts and have also conducted international tours, including to Canterbury Cathedral in 2022 and Westminster Abbey in 2024.
[4] Philip Moore, organist emeritus of York Minster in England, has been a visiting artist at Christ Church since 2009;[5][6] and James O'Donnell, organist emeritus of Westminster Abbey and professor of organ at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, was appointed artist-in-residence in 2023.
[10][11] Christ Church offers regular services of worship, including Evensong, which are also livestreamed, and has a wide range of education and outreach programs.