Christ Episcopal Church is a small, vibrant community serving the Seacoast region of the Diocese of New Hampshire.

We strive to live the call of Christ, immersed in justice, compassion, and reconciliation in all that we are and do.

We embrace a theology of welcome to all persons, regardless of who you are.

If you are seeking a spiritual home or exploring a call to social justice within a progressive, Christian faith – with a particular focus on speaking up against all forms of inequality – we hope you will walk with us on that journey of discovery.

We look forward to meeting you!!

Who We Are

We are a spiritually centered, diverse and inclusive community of seekers growing together in worship, social justice mission, study and fellowship. We have been newly designated a “Gospel Oriented Community” in the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire, part of The Episcopal Church, a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

The historic Langdon Slave Burial Ground on the church property adjacent to the rectory is preserved as part of the Black Heritage Trail NH.

Where We Are; Where We’re Going

We live in a liminal space of expectation. Our 4-acre site on Route 1 is in the early stages of being redeveloped into a campus comprised of four partners: Christ Church, which has a history that stretches back to the mid-19th century; Haven, New Hampshire’s largest agency serving victims of domestic and sexual violence; Little Blessings Child Care Center; and workforce housing administered by the Portsmouth Housing Authority. We are located between Route 1 and the Urban Forestry Center, near the Sagamore Creek, with all its natural beauty and walking trails. An 18th century slave burial ground, an historical site, is located on our grounds.

Celebrate with us in, with, and through Christ, as we celebrate the lives of women in biblical literature, as we strive for the full equality of all women in our time, as we work for justice, compassion, and reconciliation for all of life.