Join us as we seek to build stronger connections to our true selves and those around us as we experience the grace of healing, gratitude, forgiveness, and love.
In the next First Sunday Forum, architect Jack Carroll takes us on a fun exploration of Emmanuel's art and architecture. Learn the history of our building, from construction in 1854 to its recent accessibility renovation. Explore artistic treasures, from a radically progressive figure on the Christmas Tower to the fantastical carvings in the Peace Chapel.
We will be joined by Dr. Tom Culbertson, rector emeritus. Dr. Culbertson was rector at Emmanuel from 1985 until retiring in 2005. During his tenure, he was a champion of raising awareness of Emmanuel’s history and architectural preservation.
Architectural Mystery Challenge
Pick up a copy of the Emmanuel Architecture Quiz in the Narthex this Sunday and see how many hidden gems you can find in advance. We will discover the answers on the tour. Example challenges include:
· How many pelicans can you find and where are they?
· Find at least three slain dragons.
· Find the raven (Bonus: Which prophet is holding it?)
· Find the Green Man.
Jack Carroll is an Associate at Moseley Architects in Baltimore. He graduated from Virginia Tech's architecture school in 2012 and became a licensed architect in Maryland in 2017. Jack moved to Baltimore in 2012 and has been attending Emmanuel ever since, including a term on the vestry. Moseley Architects completed Emmanuel's accessibility project in 2023, winning the Baltimore Architecture Foundation's People's Choice Award in 2024.
Magdalena imaginatively performs French music from the Medieval to the Baroque
Join us as we seek to build stronger connections to our true selves and those around us as we experience the grace of healing, gratitude, forgiveness, and love.
The Sunday of the Passion, or as it is more commonly known, Palm Sunday, is a study in contrasts. We begin with Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and then find ourselves hearing the passion Gospel, wherein we hear how Jesus is arrested, beaten, and hung on a cross. Hope triumphs, though, and we boldly gather at the holy table to proclaim Jesus’ resurrection power, and yet, in the end, we depart in silence, scattered, into the world.
A major work by the Nobel laureate author, a novel written during the rise of fascism in Europe that imagined a similar fascist takeover in America. America's dictator, Buzz Windrip, was inspired not only by Louisiana populist Huey Long but also by the less-known William Dudley Pelley, an American writer of sentimental fiction turned New Age fascist.
We gather with Jesus in the Upper Room and witness the roots of the Holy Eucharist, wash one another’s feet, and pray for our very souls. In the shadow of the cross we leave in silence. Click the photo to learn more about this service.
In one moving liturgy, we experience the Passion of Christ and conclude with a simple Communion from the Reserved Sacrament. Perhaps the most profound liturgy of the year. Click the photo to learn more about this service.
In the darkness that was Christ’s death, a new light is kindled, the story of our salvation retold, our baptism renewed, and the resurrection of Christ proclaimed for the first time. Join us for this moving liturgy, which culminates the first Eucharist of Easter. Click the photo to learn more about this service.
Join The Emmanuel Choir for the journey through Holy Week to Easter
Join Emmanuel's Anti-Racism Project for a field trip to Sankofa Children's Museum of African Cultures on April 27th! Sankofa offers art and artifacts, interactive displays and instruments, clothing and culture - there is something for everyone to connect with the vast physical and cultural diversity of the African continent - whether you are 1 or 100! If you would like to explore Sankofa, check out their website at https://www.sankofakids.org/ and then join us for a 2 hour tour where the adults can learn about the rich history of Africa and the kids can play educational games and traditional African instruments. We will meet up after the 10:30 service and there will be a bus leaving at 12:30PM. There is parking if you choose to drive instead.
Please sign up at the front desk in the Narthex and let us know everyone who will join us and whether you will need a seat on the bus. We hope to see you there!
Emmanuel Church welcomes New York Times Bestselling Author Jeff Chu as he presents his newly published book, Good Soil. During a delightful evening event, the author will offer insights into his new work and engage the audience in conversation. Baltimore’s own Ivy Books will be on hand to facilitate purchases of Good Soil which Mr. Chu will be available to sign. A reception will follow.
Soprano Claire Galloway and baritone Colin Levin perform Nordic art song
Choral works of Jan Dismas Zelenka and Johann Sebastian Bach, with period-instrument chamber orchestra
Join Emmanuel's Ensemble-in-Residence for a program featuring works of Maryland composers
The Emmanuel Choir kicks off Baltimore PRIDE month with a performance of Considering Matthew Shepard
Peabody Children's Chorus collaborates with The Emmanuel Choir for this special concert
Join us as we seek to build stronger connections to our true selves and those around us as we experience the grace of healing, gratitude, forgiveness, and love.
Groundbreaking soprano Ah Young Hong in concert
Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures was highly recommended by our own Anne Bocchini Pack.
Sankofa is a privately owned children’s museum in Baltimore. It was founded in 2016 in an effort to enrich and inspire Baltimore’s urban community’s cultural desert. Their permanent collection of African art complements changing exhibits on a variety of African countries, ethnic groups, and traditions.
Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures also houses an administrative office and various public gathering areas that can be used for cultural and art related events. Their goal is to create an environment where visitors are not merely spectators, but active participants. This is a place where African culture can come to life.
Join us to welcome this vibrant organization and hear about their work in Baltimore!
Join artists, authors, and musicians for an evening reception event to mark the closing of “The First Art Show.”
Emmanuel is delighted to collaborate with Baltimore-based publisher Relegation Books to produce “The First Art Show.” This newly mounted gallery exhibit features artwork and special opening and closing events with readings from authors including exhibit Curator, Joesph Grantham.
Join us as we seek to build stronger connections to our true selves and those around us as we experience the grace of healing, gratitude, forgiveness, and love.
Join Emmanuel's Ensemble-in-Residence for a program of music for cello ensemble
Stunning choral works by two of the world's greatest living composers: Arvo Pärt and James MacMillan
Join us as we seek to build stronger connections to our true selves and those around us as we experience the grace of healing, gratitude, forgiveness, and love.
The Rev. Dr. Fadi Diab, Rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Ramallah, Palestine, and a sought-after speaker regarding the theological understanding of the Palestine-Israel, brings a word of truth and hope from our siblings in Palestine.
America's preeminent professional choral ensemble for women's voices, in concert
The 7:00pm service on Ash Wednesday is held in the Main Church (entrance on Cathedral Street). The liturgy is enhanced by the beautiful artistry of the Emmanuel Choir and includes Holy Eucharist and the Imposition of Ashes. All are welcome. All are loved.
The Noon service on Ash Wednesday is held in the Chapel (entrance on Read Street). The liturgy is spoken and includes Holy Eucharist and the Imposition of Ashes. All are welcome. All are loved.
Join us for a Mardi Gras celebration, with dinner, dancing, and New Orleans-style jazz
Come join the fun as we share a delicious pancake breakfast and hear about Lenten liturgies, music, and formation opportunities from this month’s Forum Hour speakers, The Rev. Anne Marie Richards and Christian Lane.
Join us at Emmanuel Episcopal Church for SONG!, a special recital featuring new works by the winners of Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, alongside music inspired by childhood.
Three reasons to come:
1. Hear inspiring new music
Enjoy performances of 10 newly composed songs by musicians ages 8 to adult, celebrating fresh voices in composition.
2. Experience incredible performers
Acclaimed artists Julie Bosworth (soprano), Michael Manganiello (baritone), and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen (piano) will bring these works to life, alongside Richard Rodney Bennett’s The Aviary and Francis Poulenc’s Le Bestiaire.
3. Be part of a milestone event
This is Go Compose North America’s first-ever in-person live public recital - a wonderful opportunity to support emerging composers and new music.
Free and open to all
Come celebrate music, creativity, and community in a beautiful setting.
Emmanuel is delighted to collaborate with Baltimore-based publisher Relegation Books to produce “The First Art Show.” This newly mounted gallery exhibit features artwork and special opening and closing events with readings from authors including exhibit Curator, Joesph Grantham.
Imani-Grace Cooper performs sultry vocal jazz for Valentine's (Note New Date!)
Join The Emmanuel Choir for a traditional service of Choral Evensong. An organ recital, performed by Adam Detzner, precedes the service
Emmanuel is delighted to collaborate with Baltimore-based publisher Relegation Books to produce “The First Art Show.” This newly mounted gallery exhibit features artwork and special opening and closing events with readings from authors including exhibit Curator, Joesph Grantham.
Toni Draper (Frances Murphy Draper) is an amazing treasure of Baltimore. She is the granddaughter of the founder of the AFRO American Newspapers (AFRO News), of which she now is CEO and Publisher. She is Vice Chair of the National Newspaper Publishers Association. She is the author of three books and will bring her most recent book, “Prayer and Pen,” for purchase. She is also a senior pastor in the AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church, recently retired from Freedom Temple Zion Church in Baltimore.
Publisher Relegation Books opens a gallery exhibit featuring artistworks coupled with poetry from their literary magazine, R&R. Curator and writer Joesph Grantham will welcome guests to opening and closing (March 22) night events, featuring poetry readings and conversations with the artists.
Join in as the Book Club discusses An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The author artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history as she takes you along on the emotional journey she and her husband, Richard (Dick) Goodwin embarked upon in the last years of his life.
Get a first-hand account of the remarkable work of HOPE (Helping Oppressed People Excel). Founded by Antoin Quarles El, HOPE is based in Baltimore and helps to empower men and women from incarceration to community, connecting them with resources for job and GED training, and helping them manage their caseworker and other appointments.
Marking 500 years since the birth of one of the Renaissance's greatest composers, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Join Emmanuel’s Anti-Racism Project for a talk by author Thom Shipley!
From Rob Wood, convener of ARP:
“Thom Shipley is hale and hearty, lives in Bolton Hill and next month turns 91. I came across him as the President of the Shipleys of Maryland (Adam Shipley came from England to America in the 1600s and eventually spawned a large family organization), an office my wife Lucy, whose mother was a Shipley, had occupied years ago. But what caught my eye was that he had written a book when well in his 80s called “Racism Then and Now.” In this book he starts by describing his rural MD upbringing in which he was raised in part by a black daughter of former slaves who came to work on his grandmother’s family farm at age 15. Her name is “Bessie” and she helps with Thom’s mother’s childbirth and, eventually as well, his own and his two brothers. She was a dear and important member of the family. She was “Our Bessie,” “My Bessie.” But it was very hard for him when the family was gathered at the table, Bessie was not allowed to eat with them. This becomes a lifelong mystery and obsession as to how this could be. When he retired several years ago to do some writing he started with this as his subject in “Racism Then and Now.” And for us with ARP this becomes our starting point to explore with him where this obsession has taken him!”
More on Shipley’s book from the Bolton Hill Community Association
Baltimore folk legends Ken & Brad Kolodner perform
Start the New Year Off Right by Spreading Love! Each year Emmanuel distributes hundreds of Resource Bags for those in need. Join the fun as we assemble the bags in The Great Hall following the 10:30 AM service.
Join us at the January Forum as nationally recognized policy leader Scot Spencer shares his perspective on environmental, transportation and climate issues and the critical role of community voice and advocacy in supporting policies that benefit people and the places they live. Gather in the Gallery to hear his perspective on the potential policy shifts ahead, their impact on urban areas, and how we can work together to create stronger, more inclusive neighborhoods.
Office Hours: M-F 9am - 4pm
Sunday Service:
8:30 AM Spoken Eucharist in Eccleston Chapel
10:30 AM Choral Eucharist in the Main Church
(Also Livestreamed on YouTube)
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