Although my family considers themselves Baptist Christians they don't seem very devote. I knew I didn't really fit into the denomination so I enjoyed learning about other denominations and religions. Allowing myself to be open to what other people believe in led me to becoming non-denominational. I don't consider myself much of a Christian but I like the way non-denominational sounds.
I do believe in God but I don't really believe the idea of Jesus being his only son. However, I do recognize him as a man (a nice guy I'm sure) who spread the word of God. That doesn't mean I'm looking for a Synagogue but from what I know of other religions there is a prophet who preached to others for the good of man.
For example:
Islam= Muhammad
Judaism=Abraham
Buddhism=Siddhartha
So I believe there is something to learn outside of what you follow.
Friday, June 28, 2013
The Unitarian Church in Charleston
I actually identify myself as a UU (Unitariain Universalist) but I've never attended a service at the Unitarian Church downtown. Located on 4 Archdale Street, it is labeled "the oldest Unitarian church in the south" and is believed to be the first Gothic architecture built in the US.
The top of the church has taken some bad hits from mother nature. The earthquake that hit Charleston in 1886 ripped of the roof of the church's tower, Then in 1989 Hurricane Hugo took the roof of the entire building. What's cool is that after both events it was repaired by the same architect, Thomas Silloway. The first time he came he arrived from Boston to repair it since he was a well known church designer. The second time specifications left by Silloway were used maintain stability.
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The top of the church has taken some bad hits from mother nature. The earthquake that hit Charleston in 1886 ripped of the roof of the church's tower, Then in 1989 Hurricane Hugo took the roof of the entire building. What's cool is that after both events it was repaired by the same architect, Thomas Silloway. The first time he came he arrived from Boston to repair it since he was a well known church designer. The second time specifications left by Silloway were used maintain stability.
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Facts about the faith
- The church has two types of communion that are celebrated. The Flower Communion is held in the spring. Members are asked to bring a fresh flower to communion, they are then placed in a big vase at the alter. The Water Communion which is in the Summer involves member bring small amounts of water they've collected and then those are added into a large bowl.
- UU is a liberal religion therefore very supported of the LGBT community
- Unitarian refers to the rejection of the Holy Trinity. It is focused on only God
The church also has a graveyard that is supposedly haunted, another reason to visit the church.
Church site :http://www.charlestonuu.org
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
I came across the Greek Orthodox church on 30 Race street downtown. I've never thought of looking in to the denomination but I became curious after seeing it. They weren't within their visiting hours so I'll post a link for more pictures.
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It was completed in 1953, modeled after a Byzantine church
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The Charleston Greek Festival take place on the grounds every year.
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Some small facts about the religion
- Married men are allowed in to priesthood
- Follower believe in the Holy Trinity
- Rejects the existence of Purgatory
- Communion is administered in to the mouth with a spoon from a chalice
From what I've seen online the building is beautiful from the inside. I would love to attend, I wonder if they actually do sermons in Greek.
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