Emmanuel Church has long been known as “the church of the people,” where “rich and poor, high and low, great and humble all worship and work together as friends.” It was originally established in 1841 as “Emmanuel Free Church,” meaning that anyone could attend, even those who could not afford to buy or rent a pew, the way other churches at the time were funded. As such, the Parish developed around the needs of all its cross-class members, from mill workers, domestic servants and fishermen to teachers, merchants, lawyers, and bankers.
This magnificent Tudor Gothic Revival structure is on the National Register of Historic Places. Designed by architectural firm Cram, Goodhue, & Ferguson, the church was built between 1900 and 1902, thanks to a donation by Natalie Bayard Brown in memory of her late husband John Nicholas Brown, Sr.
PARKING
Free parking is available for ticket-holders on a first come, first served basis in a lot directly across from Emmanuel Church. Resident-only street parking is located along Dearborn, Baptist, and Perry Streets. Additional visitor parking can be found on Thames and Spring Streets.
Additional free overflow parking is available in the grassy lot directly across the street from 48 Perry Street, located 0.1 miles (3-minute walk) from Emmanuel Church. Please be aware that the ground may be uneven in some areas.
Paid parking can be found at IYRS (449 Thames St).
ACCESSIBILITY
Fully wheelchair accessible. An accessible ramp is available through the All Saints Chapel entrance on Dearborn Street.
