Emmanuel Lutheran Church
1315 N Stevens St, Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 752-3571
elctacoma.org

This 1983 renovation combines both a reconfiguration of the chancel space and the integration of liturgical furnishings and carvings with already existing small colored glass windows on the back wall. The chancel was leveled and widened (removing a side sacristy ante-room) permitting the
desired free-standing altar and removable altar rail. Worked around the colored glass windows is an extensive
Emmanuel reredos of carved panels with Schwidder style calligraphy from Isaiah 7:14; 11:1; 53:5; and 60:1. Attending the free-standing altar are 3 free standing candle holders, paschal candle, processional cross, baptismal font with processional dove, carved calligraphy of Is. 55:11 panel on the ambo/pulpit