John Fryer – disguised as Dr. Anonymous – urged doctors not to treat gays and lesbians as "sick."  But there was another man behind that mask: a devoted choir and organ master. In this program, we explore what church music meant to Fryer and how it evolves as society and culture change.  

Rebecca Alpert, professor of religion at Temple University, will discuss with Ain Gordon, HSP's Embedded Artist, how events in Philadelphia have played a pivotal role in history as churches struggle with issues of race, gender and sexuality. Members of the Arch Street United Methodist Church Choir will share musical selections important to Fryer.