For some reason the [i]Gazette[/i] link isn’t working right now. There’s a similar story from the [url=http://www.mlive.com/grandrapids/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-1/1186813221303800.xml&coll=6]Grand Rapids Times[/url].
There is a ‘white elephant’ cathedral in the Diocese of Pa., too…in a struggling neighborhood with little free parking…supported by Bennison [i]fils[i]. It’s still in operation at the moment, after its own fashion…
Oh my. It really is horrid. [url=http://www.cathedralparish.org/images/albums/cathedral/index.html]Visit this page[/url] from the Cathedral’s website for some great photos of this terrible misfortune.
From the outside it does look as if it was designed as an unfinished municipal crematorium, but the interior shots look lovely and with great facilities. What a tragedy that newer churches can fill the pews which we in the north cannot.
These wonderful facilities are all ready and waiting; what will it take for us to get a grip?
It will be interesting to see how quickly the new church demolishes the pagan labyrinth constructed on the site. I wouldn’t be surprised if that happens before they even enter and bless the site.
Evangelical churches don’t push much stock in such New Age practices.
Your kind comments regarding a sad event are most appreciated, I am sure, by the parishioners of the Cathedral Church of Christ the King who are now discerning how and where to worship. On behalf of the people of the Diocese of Western Michigan I thank you all for your generosity of spirit and your compassion.
I am sorry for the parishoners who had to leave. How many were there?
As physical beings, I believe that our physical space and attitude (i.e. kneeling) have a real impact on our worship. The pictures of this “church” appear more appropriate to Stonehenge than to a Christian Church. While it is true that you can worship God anywhere, I believe it is more conducive to worship Him in a more “traditional” space.
2,300 members of an independent church in cramped quarters up the street are moving in….
Well, I guess its one TEC property that hasn’t become a leather bar. Kudos to a (probably) Bible-based church for being able to purchase the property from the diminutive Episcopalians.
So did Sauron finally meet their price for Barad-dur?
For some reason the [i]Gazette[/i] link isn’t working right now. There’s a similar story from the [url=http://www.mlive.com/grandrapids/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-1/1186813221303800.xml&coll=6]Grand Rapids Times[/url].
A shame really. Having the ugliest church in Christendom was about the last distinction the Episcopal Church had left. 😉
Contemporaray churches can be wonderful – check out [http://www.mepkinabbey.org/]Mepkin Abbey[/url]. But this church is REALLY ugly.
There is a ‘white elephant’ cathedral in the Diocese of Pa., too…in a struggling neighborhood with little free parking…supported by Bennison [i]fils[i]. It’s still in operation at the moment, after its own fashion…
[blockquote]Kalamazoo Valley Family Church will move its 2,300 members from their cramped facility[/blockquote]
Here’s the link for Kalamazoo Valley Family Church. Looks like a much better use for this unfortunate building.
http://www.kvfc.org/
C. Wingate, thanks for the GR Press link. (Looks like MLive is having some difficulties today.)
Those crazy Episkopals! I wish KVFC all the best in their new building. Hope they give the place a good dousing with salt first!
After Sept 30, it may be time to decommission ECUSA as a whole…
Oh my. It really is horrid. [url=http://www.cathedralparish.org/images/albums/cathedral/index.html]Visit this page[/url] from the Cathedral’s website for some great photos of this terrible misfortune.
From the outside it does look as if it was designed as an unfinished municipal crematorium, but the interior shots look lovely and with great facilities. What a tragedy that newer churches can fill the pews which we in the north cannot.
These wonderful facilities are all ready and waiting; what will it take for us to get a grip?
btw I don’t think the CofE has ever sold off a Cathedral. A few have fallen down occasionally.
A poster on MCJ called this Our Lady Of The Grain Elevator. Wish I could remember his/her name to give proper credit.
It’s going to be occupied by a church that believes that the Bible says what it says.
http://www.kvfc.org/welcome2/believe
[blockquote] A poster on MCJ called this Our Lady Of The Grain Elevator. Wish I could remember his/her name to give proper credit. [/blockquote]
Paula: That was me. I’m an architect; so it was a professional opinion.
It will be interesting to see how quickly the new church demolishes the pagan labyrinth constructed on the site. I wouldn’t be surprised if that happens before they even enter and bless the site.
Evangelical churches don’t push much stock in such New Age practices.
[i]Our Lady Of The Grain Elevator[/i] An insult to grain elevators everywhere! Ha! Seriously ugly.
And I thought St. Mark’s Cathedral, Diocese of Olympia was awful!
Your kind comments regarding a sad event are most appreciated, I am sure, by the parishioners of the Cathedral Church of Christ the King who are now discerning how and where to worship. On behalf of the people of the Diocese of Western Michigan I thank you all for your generosity of spirit and your compassion.
I am sorry for the parishoners who had to leave. How many were there?
As physical beings, I believe that our physical space and attitude (i.e. kneeling) have a real impact on our worship. The pictures of this “church” appear more appropriate to Stonehenge than to a Christian Church. While it is true that you can worship God anywhere, I believe it is more conducive to worship Him in a more “traditional” space.
2,300 members of an independent church in cramped quarters up the street are moving in….
Well, I guess its one TEC property that hasn’t become a leather bar. Kudos to a (probably) Bible-based church for being able to purchase the property from the diminutive Episcopalians.
I just looked at the pictures on the website. My God, it’s worse than
I thought!!!