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Lovely Lane Chapel at Epworth-by-the-Sea
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 25 October 2009 in Architecture and Portfolio.
From the plaque on the grounds:
Lovely Lane Chapel
"Built in 1880, the chapel is now the oldest church building on St. Simons Island. Repaired following a hurricane in 1897m deconsecrated in 1911 and used as a recreation center, the chapel was reconsecrated after the Methodists purchased the property in 1949. Restored under the leadership of Bishop Arthur J. Moore, the chapel is now a favorite place for worship, weddings, baptisms and prayer. The magnificent stained glass windows are irreplaceable pieces of Old English Art Glass. The Methodists renamed the church Lovely Lane Chapel after the site of the 1784 founding conference of American Methodism in Baltimore, MD.
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Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
So fitting for a Sunday. I would love to attend this lovely little church. Thanks soooo much for the lovely visit today. I really needed that. You are a balm to the hurting. Bless you sweet friend.
25 Oct 2009 6:55am
@Marion: I'm happy you enjoyed this little chapel ... it truly is beautiful.
I fully enjoyed our phone visit as well; I hope you are better each day.
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Marvelous. I well remember Bishop Moore from when I was growing up as a Methodist in Florida in the 30s, 40s and 50s.
25 Oct 2009 5:57pm
@john4jack: Wow, that is interesting that you knew Bishop Moore back in your childhood.
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Bishop Moore was a very powerful figure in the Methodist Church. In fact, Methodist bishops have always been among the most powerful of all church prelates, or at least they used to be. In the 40s and 50s in the South, they could move any Methodist pastor at the Annual Conference to any church they pleased. Some were benevolent (hopefully benevolent) dictators.
26 Oct 2009 1:03am
@john4jack: Not growing up as Methodists, we weren't drawn by their doctrine, but by the love of the people that made up the church. In our 21 years in Florida, we've had pastors who have stayed a dozen or more years, four years, one year and now we are hopeful our present pastor will stay 'forever'. :D
He is truly "benevolent".
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
This place has a great history and is one of those special stops well worth making. You've shot it beautifully Judy. Welcome back from your travels.
26 Oct 2009 1:54am
@Viewfinder: Thank you, Glenn ... we knew nothing of this particular place until I began receiving messages from them at the church office. I decided to call for information and we were blessed with a wonderful place to begin our vacation!
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Love your composition, Judy. This is a beautiful church.
26 Oct 2009 2:27am
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you, Michael.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
A beautiful composition, dear Judy! I like the whole white of the building, like a white dove warming up in the sun!
26 Oct 2009 3:57am
@Japanalia: It truly was a beautiful spot. Thank you!
Carol from United States
Lovely, Judy, and that little sprig of Spanish Moss adds just a the right touch.
26 Oct 2009 12:24pm
@Laurie: Thanks, Laurie!
Barbara from Florida, United States
Such charm! Perfectly framed. Worthy image for church literature. Very nice, Judy.
27 Oct 2009 12:09am
@Barbara: Thanks, Barb, for all of your comments; my PC went into the shop Tues. so I came to work early to get in a few comments before I begin work. Hope to get it back later today (Wed).
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