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    Christ Church Cathedral


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    Founded on March 16, 1839, Christ Church Cathedral was Houston's first religious congregation and is the only one still worshiping on its original site from the days when Houston was capital of the Republic of Texas.

    Its founders had come out from the United States to build a new nation. Most were young, and many had had distinguished careers back in the States. Work to build Houston began in early 1837. The city had a theater at the end of its first year, grand balls were given, and the Jockey Club races had entrance fees up to $500. But Houston had no church.

    Visiting Episcopal priests wrote to The Spirit of Missions about this promising mission field. The letters ran under the caption "Foreign Correspondence" amid reports from West Africa, Constantinople, and China.

    Christ Church Cathedral must at the same time be appropriate to its heritage and relevant to its geography and generation. The cathedral is in the unique position of having three distinct ministries: parish, diocese, and city. Christ Church provides a full parish program of education and mission. The Cathedral is the symbolic center of the diocese and seat of the Bishop. As cathedral, Christ Church hosts diocesan meetings and events and offers leadership to the variety of diocesan programs.

    Situated in the center of one of the nation's most dynamic cities, the Cathedral ministers through its weekday programs to the downtown community. These include the daily Noon Eucharist, the Cloister Restaurant, art shows, Brigid's Place, the Religion and the Arts Council, the Cathedral Bookstore, and AA. The staff is a resource for both direct help and referral for those in need.


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