More than 500 people flocked to worship Sunday at the first new church campus to open downtown in more than half a century.
Located near the corner of Peace and Blount streets, Holy Trinity Anglican Church drew such a multitude that ushers scrambled to assemble rows of brand-new folding chairs for overflow seating in the foyer.
The crowds arrived early, and the building buzzed as members took the opportunity to explore every inch of the new facility. That energy soon filled the sanctuary, where the voice of Rev. John Yates III voice boomed out over a powerful speaker system.
“The first thing I want to say this morning is: ”˜Welcome home,’” he said, before asking those gathered to address God individually in prayer.
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Many congratulations to our friends at Holy Trinity. This beautiful new building stands downtown just a few blocks north of the Episcopal parish the founding members left in 2003. Since then they have added many members, not only former Episcopalians. May God continue to bless them.
That building is so beautiful! It is remarkable what God has accomplished in 11 years. The architect quoted from LS3P, ChucK Hulstrand is the son of the retired Bishop of Springfield, Donald Hulstrand, and his office is one floor above mine.