South Philadelphia church reopening with new focus as a community space
The Church of the Crucifixion, an Episcopal church on Bainbridge Street, will be back open Saturday.
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The Church of the Crucifixion, an Episcopal church on Bainbridge Street, will be back open Saturday.
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