History

Emmanuel Memorial Episcopal Church is located in downtown Champaign, Illinois. It stands as a testimonial to the perseverance and dedication of a parish family that has grown over more than 120 years.

Beginning shortly after the Civil War, the early congregations of Emmanuel Episcopal Church worshiped in meeting halls and schoolhouses. In 1883, the first church building was consecrated. Following a fire in 1910, the present church building, designed by one of America’s foremost architects Ralph Adams Cram, was erected and consecrated in 1917. Significant are the church’s 21 stained glass windows that tell the story of the life of Christ, the detailed wood carving of the Rood Screen and High Altar and the intimate beauty of the Lady Chapel.

Dr. and Mrs. John Luther Polk, Sr., benefactors, requested that the church incorporate the name "Memorial" in memory of their three sons.

The church is open daily for Morning and Evening Prayer, the Eucharist and private prayer and meditation.

 

Worship Services Sundays 8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite I) 9:15 to 10 a.m. - Sunday School and Adult Education 10:15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II) Nursery available 8 a.m. through 10:15 service 5:15 p.m. - Evening Prayer Weekdays Click for daytime schedule 5:15 p.m. - Evening Prayer

208 West University Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820

Phone 217-352-9827
Fax 217-352-5240
emec@ameritech.net