While Eastport was under British occupation. Anglican and then Episcopal services had already begun within the military bases or barracks, peoples homes and neighboring institutions.

Construction on Christ Church at 21 Key Street started In 1857. The same small church we are in today, over 169 years later. Imagine the memories, the experiences, the joys and tribulations of such a community in Christ. Storms, fires, floods, industries starting, industries leaving, wars and the great depression along with births, baptisms, marriages, highschool dances football games, etc. We are church.

Construction on Christ Church at 21 Key Street started In 1857. The same small church we are in today, over 169 years later. Imagine the memories, the experiences, the joys and tribulations of such a community in Christ. Storms, fires, floods, industries starting, industries leaving, wars and the great depression along with births, baptisms, marriages, highschool dances football games, etc. We are church.

In 1901 We added our parish hall or multi purpose building referenced in Eastport as “the Institute”. And for over 100 years have tried in our own best effort, provided meals and comfort for our own parishoners along side those visiting and those in need.

Since 1992 Christ Church opened the “New to You Thrift Shop” and has provided clothing and small household items to those in need ever since. 

As members of the Greater Eastport Ecumenical Churches’ Association, we are part of the effort which sponsors the Labor of Love Nutrition Center, Garrapy Food Pantry, emergency heating assistance, ecumenical worship services and other good works in the area.

In 2002 a vintage 1885 Kilgen tracker organ was purchased and shipped from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Eastport.    The installed organ is a source of pride and joy, helping to elevate worship to a higher spiritual level.

We marked 150 years of existence in 2007 with a community celebration of the founding of Christ Church and the rededication of the church and its people, led by the Rt. Rev. Chilton R. Knudsen.  This special group of people – through prayer and the giving of time, talent and treasure – continues the work begun in 1857 of providing an Episcopal presence in the city of Eastport.

Our parish is a small one, but our members represent the body of Christ as they give their time to local efforts, such as the library, volunteer fire department, Hospice, Eastport for Pride, Eastport Arts Center, Stage East, Border Historical Society, volunteering in the public schools, and community gardens.  Christ Church is blessed to have a large number of friends in the community who support us in many ways.

Our history continues with new friends, family, and visitors from afar. We welcome you and our grateful.

Thanks be to God.