St. James the Less Tour with YFPA

Join YFPA for a tour of St. James the Less! The Church of St James the Less was built between 1846-1850 as a faithful evocation of a Medieval English parish church--St James the Less was in fact the first time in the USA that a church was built following almost exactly an actual Medieval church. Everything reflects the storied 177-year history of the church and its beautiful surrounding church yard: from the pews, to the English-made floor tiles, the jeweled rood screen, and the French stained glass windows. But St James the Less is also the story of the communities that have shaped--and been shaped by--this exceptional building. The tour will especially highlight the dynamic between the architecture of the church and the people that have been a part of the deep sense of spirituality evident here from 1846. The Church of St James the Less is now the heart of the St James School (established 2011) serving the surrounding neighborhoods of North Philadelphia; the chimes of the Wanamaker Memorial bell tower once again ringing out across the landscape as a testament to the continued landmark status of St James the Less. Following the tour of the property, we'll head over to Wissahickon Brewing Company for a happy hour, 3705 W School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19129. This will be a no-host bar.