Christ Church (Macon, Georgia) facts for kids
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Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Christ Church
Location in the United States
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| 32°50′18.5″N 83°37′35.2″W / 32.838472°N 83.626444°W | |
| Location | 582 Walnut Street Macon, Georgia 31201 |
| Denomination | Episcopal Church |
| Previous denomination | Protestant Episcopal Church in the Confederate States of America (1861–1865) |
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| Founded | May 5, 1825 |
| Consecrated | 1838 (first building) May 2, 1852 (current building) |
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| Style | Gothic |
| Completed | 1834 (first building) 1851 (current building) |
| Demolished | 1851 (first building) |
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| Diocese | Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta |
| Province | Province IV |
Christ Church is an Episcopal church located in Macon, Georgia. It was the very first church started in the city, founded way back in 1825. The building you see today was finished in 1851. Because of its important history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
Church History
Founding and Early Years
Christ Church began on May 5, 1825. A Reverend named Lot Jones started it during a trip through Georgia. This happened just three years after Macon officially became a city. It was the first church ever established there.
In 1826, an important meeting for the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia was held at the church in Macon. A Bishop named Nathaniel Bowen from South Carolina led the meeting.
Building and Changes
The first church building was built in 1834. It was officially dedicated, or "consecrated," in 1838. To "consecrate" a church means to make it sacred for religious use.
On February 24, 1844, Thomas Fielding Scott became a priest in this building. He was ordained by Bishop Stephen Elliott. To be "ordained" means to be officially made a priest.
In 1851, the first church building was taken down. A new, larger building was constructed in its place. This new building was designed in the Gothic style, which has tall arches and pointed windows. Bishop Elliott consecrated this new building on May 2, 1852.
War and Later Events
In October 1863, during the American Civil War, the church donated its large bell. It was given to the Macon Arsenal to help with the war effort. A new bell replaced it in 1868.
On December 19, 1867, a famous poet named Sidney Lanier got married at Christ Church.
On July 14, 1971, the church was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places important to American history.
In 1999, a special organ made by a company called Fisk was put into the main part of the church.
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