The Legacy and Resiliency of the Church of the Advocate, 7 pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd
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The Legacy and Resiliency of the Church of the Advocate: A Diamond in the Rough
Thursday, June 11, 7 p.m.
Parish Hall
Memorial Church of the Good Shepherd, 3820 The Oak Road
Registration Recommended. Please RSVP here or by emailing info@eastfallsvillage.org.
Tyler A. Ray, Board Chair of the Advocate Preservation Committee, presents a slide talk on the history of the Church of the Advocate at 18th and Diamond Streets.
October 9, 1897, The Philadelphia Times declared the Memorial Church of the Advocate "the most important and complete example of French Gothic architecture on this continent." But to define this North Philadelphia landmark by its soaring arches and intricate design alone is to miss its true power.
Built between 1887 and 1897, the Church of the Advocate quickly became more than an architectural marvel. It emerged as a bold force in a city and a nation in flux, from abolishing pew rents to becoming a national model of racial integration of an Episcopal parish. Under Father Paul Washington the Church of the Advocate served as a platform for Black Power and women's Equality. In 1974 Church of the Advocate was the site of the ordination of the first women priests in the Episcopal Church. The church has stood at the forefront of nearly every progressive struggle of the last century.
Today the Church of the Advocate stands at a pivotal crossroad, facing mounting preservation challenges. Preservationists and community members are working urgently to stabilize and restore the building, while preserving its identity as a living, breathing center of worship, activism, and community life.
Tyler A. Ray grew up in the Church of the Advocate where his family have been members for 60 years. Today he is a planner, community designer and historic preservationist based in Philadelphia. A graduate of Temple University's Urban Planning and Historic Preservation programs, he is driven by a singular mission: to revive, amplify, and activate historic places, especially within communities too often overlooked, ensuring their stories continue to shape the cities of tomorrow.
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The program will be held in the parish hall of the Church of the Good Shepherd.
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