Description:Carrying a Bible, a hymn book, and a collection of religious tracts in his saddlebag, Reverend William Cravens arrived on horseback to the future state capital to minister to those of the Methodist faith. A small class of believers gathered in Isaac Wilson s cabin to greet this new circuit rider, who had been assigned by denominational officials to serve the Indianapolis District. The city s first church would be known by various Western Charge, Indianapolis Station, Wesley Chapel, and eventually Meridian Street Methodist Church to reflect its location on Indianapolis showcase avenue. It would occupy six different physical locations, stretching from the Indiana Statehouse to Monument Circle to 5500 North Meridian Street. Its purpose, however, would never waver. From its log cabin beginnings in 1821 to its prominence as the premiere metropolitan pulpit in the early twentieth century, to its position as a neighborhood anchor today, the church has played a significant role in the life of the city and the wider world. Its members led the Sunday School movement, crusaded against hard spirits, fought in wars for freedom, and served with distinction in political office. Its ministers developed reputations as powerful speakers who balanced care for individuals personal salvation with concern for the immediate needs of the least of their the poor, the homeless, and the hopeless. To mark the church s bicentennial, authors Andrea Neal and Jason Lantzer examine the buildings, the people, and the faith journey of the oldest church in Indianapolis. In doing so, they identify the defining moments of both Methodist and city history against a backdrop of national, social, and political change.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Great Is Thy Faithfulness: A Bicentennial History of Meridian Street Methodist Church. To get started finding Great Is Thy Faithfulness: A Bicentennial History of Meridian Street Methodist Church, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Indiana Historical Society
Release
2020
ISBN
0871954494
Great Is Thy Faithfulness: A Bicentennial History of Meridian Street Methodist Church
Description: Carrying a Bible, a hymn book, and a collection of religious tracts in his saddlebag, Reverend William Cravens arrived on horseback to the future state capital to minister to those of the Methodist faith. A small class of believers gathered in Isaac Wilson s cabin to greet this new circuit rider, who had been assigned by denominational officials to serve the Indianapolis District. The city s first church would be known by various Western Charge, Indianapolis Station, Wesley Chapel, and eventually Meridian Street Methodist Church to reflect its location on Indianapolis showcase avenue. It would occupy six different physical locations, stretching from the Indiana Statehouse to Monument Circle to 5500 North Meridian Street. Its purpose, however, would never waver. From its log cabin beginnings in 1821 to its prominence as the premiere metropolitan pulpit in the early twentieth century, to its position as a neighborhood anchor today, the church has played a significant role in the life of the city and the wider world. Its members led the Sunday School movement, crusaded against hard spirits, fought in wars for freedom, and served with distinction in political office. Its ministers developed reputations as powerful speakers who balanced care for individuals personal salvation with concern for the immediate needs of the least of their the poor, the homeless, and the hopeless. To mark the church s bicentennial, authors Andrea Neal and Jason Lantzer examine the buildings, the people, and the faith journey of the oldest church in Indianapolis. In doing so, they identify the defining moments of both Methodist and city history against a backdrop of national, social, and political change.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Great Is Thy Faithfulness: A Bicentennial History of Meridian Street Methodist Church. To get started finding Great Is Thy Faithfulness: A Bicentennial History of Meridian Street Methodist Church, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.