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.