Emmanuel Church on Newbury Street with Leslie Chapel

Emmanuel Church was founded in 1860 as part of the Diocese of Massachusetts, and its cornerstone was laid on June 17th, 1861. Emmanuel's Main Sanctuary was the first building on Newbury Street in Boston's newly filled Back Bay. In 1898-9, the Main Sanctuary was expanded from 800 to 1200 seats and reoriented to its present east-west axis.

The Leslie Lindsey Memorial Chapel, consecrated in 1924, is considered one of the architectural gems of Boston. Emmanuel's major stained-glass window portrays a scene from John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, which has given the window its name, "Emmanuel's Land". Located on the north wall of Emmanuel's sanctuary, opposite the doors leading to Newbury Street, it was rededicated in January 2008, thanks to many donors.

Photo eman2, July 2001

Emmanuel Church on Newbury Street, door

Photo eman-door, July 2001