Emmanuel Episcopal Church is happy to announce that we are merging with four of our fellow Memphis congregations to form a brand-new faith community: St. Constance Episcopal Church.
On August 9, 2026 at 10 a.m., please join us for our first worship service as St. Constance Episcopal Church at 1508 S. White Station Rd., Memphis, TN 38117 (the former location of All Saints’ Episcopal Church.)
We cannot wait to gather, worship, and grow together in Christ. Whether you have been with us for decades or are looking for a new church family to call home, you are welcome!
Our Legacy
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, a historically Black congregation in Memphis, has been a beacon of faith and community for 145 years. The church moved from Downtown Memphis to Whitehaven in 1989.
Emmanuel has played a significant role in Episcopal and Memphis history. Bishop Thomas Demby, the first Black bishop in the Episcopal Church, served as rector at Emmanuel from 1907-1914. Notable members have included Robert R. Church, Memphis’ first Black millionaire. Emmanuel was also home to the first Head Start program in Shelby County, continuing its legacy of education and empowerment.
