29 March, 2024

First Christian Church (Columbus IN)

Church Tower Repairs Completed (Plus News Briefs)

Church Tower Repairs Completed (Plus News Briefs)

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Work on First Christian Church’s $3.2 million tower repair project in Columbus, Ind., has been completed.  The 166-foot-tall masonry tower is a key visual element of the church, of Modernist design, completed in 1942. . . . Also briefs from Georgia, Tennessee, Oregon, and Texas . . . and about Dr. Jerry Taylor being featured on a podcast.

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SCJ Conference Set for April 14-15 (Plus News Briefs)

SCJ Conference Set for April 14-15 (Plus News Briefs)

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This year’s Stone-Campbell Journal Conference is set for April 14-15 at Johnson University in Knoxville, Tenn. (Register in the next week for the lowest rates.) Also briefs from Team Expansion, Ozark Christian College, Central Christian College of the Bible, First Christian Church (Columbus, Ind.) and more.

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Preserving RM Church Buildings in Indiana a Tall Order (Plus News Briefs)

Preserving RM Church Buildings in Indiana a Tall Order (Plus News Briefs)

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“Metropolis” magazine details the unique challenges Columbus, Ind., faces in helping preserve and save two architecturally significant church buildings that help define the city’s commitment to the Modern architectural style. Both church buildings—First Christian Church and North Christian Church—are connected with the Restoration Movement. Also we report on Dwight Good’s passing (one half of the Good Twins singing duo), and more.

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Indiana Church Tower Project Awarded Second Major Grant

Indiana Church Tower Project Awarded Second Major Grant

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Efforts to repair and restore the structural integrity of First Christian Church’s historic and architecturally significant 166-foot tower that rises above downtown Columbus, Ind., received a second $500,000 boost last week just before a “Save Our Tower” campaign launched that seeks to raise $2.4 million.

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