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 started in 1825, making it the very first church in the city. The building you see today was built in 1851. It was later added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 because of its important history.
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History of Christ Church
Founding the First Church
Christ Church was founded by Reverend Lot Jones. He started the church on May 5, 1825. This happened while he was on a mission trip through Georgia. Macon had only become a city three years earlier. Christ Church was the very first church to be started there.
In 1826, an important meeting took place at the Macon parish. It was the fourth convention for the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. Bishop Nathaniel Bowen led the meeting. He was from the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina.
Building the Church
The first church building was finished in 1834. It was officially made a church in 1838. On February 24, 1844, Thomas Fielding Scott became a priest in this building. Bishop Stephen Elliott led the ceremony.
In 1851, the first church building was taken down. A new one was built in its place. This new building is the one that stands today. It was built in the Gothic style. Bishop Elliott officially made it a church on May 2, 1852.
Important Events
In October 1863, during the Civil War, the church helped the war effort. They gave their large church bell to the Macon Arsenal. A new bell was put in place in 1868.
On December 19, 1867, a famous poet named Sidney Lanier got married at Christ Church. On July 14, 1971, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.
Modern Additions
In 1999, a special Fisk organ was installed inside the church. This organ helps make beautiful music during services.
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