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Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Geneva)
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, located in Geneva, Switzerland, is an English speaking Episcopal Church (United States), 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"), but this designation was abandoned in 1977 in the light of the decreasing American participation in the congregation. In December 1924 the church was established as a charitable foundation under Swiss law: ''La Fondation de la Chappelle d'Emmanuel''. Early history In 1872 a multi-denominational group of Americans requested support from the Episcopal Church of the USA to found a church in Geneva. This was denied and the group independently founded a "Union" church that year. In 1873 the Episcopal Church did send Rev. William Chauncy Langdon to found a church in Geneva. The first service of the new church was held in the Temple de la Fusterie on 28 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emmanuel Episcopal Church (Geneva)
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, located in Geneva, Switzerland, is an English speaking Episcopal Church (United States), 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"), but this designation was abandoned in 1977 in the light of the decreasing American participation in the congregation. In December 1924 the church was established as a charitable foundation under Swiss law: ''La Fondation de la Chappelle d'Emmanuel''. Early history In 1872 a multi-denominational group of Americans requested support from the Episcopal Church of the USA to found a church in Geneva. This was denied and the group independently founded a "Union" church that year. In 1873 the Episcopal Church did send Rev. William Chauncy Langdon to found a church in Geneva. The first service of the new church was held in the Temple de la Fusterie on 28 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |