Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Geneva)

Emmanuel Episcopal Church
formerly: The American Church
Front of the church
The location of Emmanuel Church on a map of Switzerland
The location of Emmanuel Church on a map of Switzerland
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
The location of Emmanuel Church
46°12′35.45″N 6°8′59.71″E / 46.2098472°N 6.1499194°E / 46.2098472; 6.1499194
CountrySwitzerland
DenominationEpiscopal
Websitewww.emmanuelchurch.ch
History
Founded1877
Consecrated1878
Architecture
Architect(s)Church: M. F. Gindroz, Parish House: E. Fatio
Completed1878 & 1930
Specifications
Bells1 (installed 1978)
Administration
DioceseConvocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe
Clergy
Bishop(s)Mark D. W. Edington
RectorMichael F. Rusk
Deacon(s)Richard Cole
Laity
Organist/Director of musicRomain Mayor (assisted by Marcos Garcia Gutiérrez)

Emmanuel Episcopal Church, located in Geneva, Switzerland, is an English speaking Episcopal parish of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, and a member of the Anglican Communion. The church has previously been known as "The American Church" (and informally as "The American Chapel"),[1] but this designation was abandoned in 1977 in the light of the decreasing American participation in the congregation.[2] In December 1924 the church was established as a charitable foundation under Swiss law: La Fondation de la Chappelle d'Emmanuel.[3]

  1. ^ Carpenter, Gerald H.J. (1973). The American Church in Geneva : a century of service, 1873-1973. Centennial Committee of Emmanuel Church, Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 73-79844.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Smiley was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Registre de Commerce, Genève. "CHE-109.621.261".