We will conclude our programming on Thursday with a closing Eucharist and installation of AAM officers at the Church of the Saint Luke and the Epiphany. Since our conference will start at Christ Church, an important place for the beginnings of the Episcopal Church, it only seems natural to end our week at a site that reflects where we are today: tradition made relevant. An easy five block walk from the Loews Hotel, Saint Luke and Epiphany is a vibrant urban parish famous for its progressive liturgy, inclusivity, and vital ministry to its surrounding neighborhood. The closing Eucharist will be led by a massed children’s choir comprised of choirs from area AAM member churches.
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About the Venue
St. Luke’s was founded in 1839, while The Church of the Epiphany, originally located on the northwest corner of 15th and Chestnut Streets, was founded in 1834 and merged with St. Luke’s in 1898 after its property was sold to Philadelphia merchant John Wanamaker in 1896.
The current church building at 13th and Spruce Sts. (originally St. Luke’s) was designed by Philadelphia architect Thomas S. Stewart; it is acclaimed as one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture surviving in the city. The church is listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places and in the Historic American Buildings Survey of the Library of Congress (PA-1499).
St. Luke’s Church was the first in Philadelphia to employ a professional, vested choir. At its height before World War One, the choir was well regarded in the City as one of the best, counting approximately 40 choristers among its ranks. In various times in the past the choir has been accompanied by the Philadelphia Orchestra.
The Church continues this tradition of choral excellence. In 2008 a handbell choir was established. The “Epiphany Bells” play a couple times a month as well as for major feast days. The church is also affiliated with The Royal School of Church Music – America. Jonathen Bowen is the Organist/Choirmaster.
About the Organ
When the merger with the Church of The Epiphany took place in 1898, the organ from Epiphany was installed in the Chancel. Until 1925 when the current Austin organ was installed, the Church had two organs, the original in the gallery and the chancel organ. Read more…
A Map of St. Luke and the Epiphany
The Church of St. Luke & the Epiphany
330 South 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-1918
www.stlukeandtheepiphany.org
Important Dates
The Loews Hotel is now full. Reserve your room at our overflow hotel, The Marriott Downtown Philadelphia as soon as possible (our block discount expires on May 15th).
Become an Exhibitor
Show your stuff! We expect excellent attendance, making this a unique opportunity to display your things and make the acquaintance of a large number of organists and choir directors. The links below will take you to some more information or to the packet of materials you need to become an exhibitor.
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Purchase an ad in the Program Book for your church, concert series, publishing venture, organ company, or whatever you want the AAM world to know about! The form linked below has all the information you need.
Sponsorship Opportunities
You can help make the Philadelphia conference even better by becoming a sponsor. We've thought of a number of ways you can help. Follow the link below for more information.
