Christ Church follows an Anglo-Catholic style of worship and has a strong focus on urban ministry.

[2] It is notable for its very fine Gothic architecture, and its central location near downtown New Haven makes it something of a landmark.

Bavarian-born Johannes Kirchmayer executed the intricate wood carving, notable in particular on the rood screen.

The church's Solemn High Mass (11:00am Sundays) is locally notable for its fine choral music and beautiful liturgy.

Compline, sung at 9:00pm September–May, draws a large crowd of both young and old from the city of New Haven and surrounding communities as well as from nearby Yale University.