Christ Episcopal Church Poughkeepsie

Celebrating over 250 years of Service and Worship

Christmas Schedule
Christmas Eve, 12/24 - Concert at 7:30pm, Service at 8pm
Christmas Morning Service, 12/25 - 10:30am
Community Book Group
Thursdays; Dec 5, 12, 19; 12pm-1:30pm
Christmas Caroling
Join us for Caroling on December 15th, from 4-6:30! We'll have hot chocolate and cookies and sing around the neighborhood. No experience, or singing skills required.
Hanging of the Greens
On December 22, 12-3:30pm, we will share a simple lunch, and then we decorate the Church for Christmas. Come get ready for the holidays!
The Giving Tree and the Longest Night
Christ Church is collecting hats, gloves, socks, and other warm items to give to the guests in our shelter. We'll present these gifts at the Longest Night Service on December 21, where we recognize those who have died unhoused in Dutchess County this year.

Weekly "Sermon & A Song"

Can't make it to church, but desire that connection to worship and community? Find yourself wanting to hear a previous sermon or share it with a friend? Find Rev. Susan's Sunday sermons, each paired with a musical selection, archived on our YouTube channel.

Christ Church - A Spiritual Home for You

Walk through those doors and come on inside! We are a diverse and welcoming congregation, with deep ties to the community. We host a winter homeless shelter and sponsor events with our neighborhood elementary, Clinton School. Come, join us as we worship, celebrate, and serve. Find your place with us.

Christ Church is Serving You and the Community

Christ Episcopal has been a leader in the City of Poughkeepsie for centuries.  It’s mission continues to inspire us all to action.

Your support of Christ Episcopal helps us to keep our commitment to our parish, our neighbors, and our outreach ministries.  

Wanting to Try a New Church Experience?

Finding your way back after a long period of isolation? Check out our long history of service and worship in Poughkeepsie, and then visit us in person or online to experience the sense of community we share.
Welcome

Music at Christ Church

Music has a long legacy at Christ Church, both in worship and through concert offerings.
Music

Stories of Giving & the Society of the Good Shepherd.

This church is full of givers -- people who pledge to help it meet its mission. And they often want to keep giving to future generations through gifts from their will.
Giving