To: apackof2
I was wondering if it was deconsecrated in anticipation of being sold for condos . . . not because of another church buying it -- but before that was anticipated.
Do Evangelicals consecrate a new building?
5 posted on
04/06/2006 6:57:41 AM PDT by
AnAmericanMother
(Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
To: AnAmericanMother; apackof2
I think it had to be deconsecrated before it could be sold. I don't think you are allowed to sell consecrated items - (sin of simony.)
To: AnAmericanMother
Do Evangelicals consecrate a new building?Not really. The "Church" is the congregation, not the building. Evangelical Churches can meet just about anywhere (as it was in the beginning when there were no dedicated church buildings and Christians met in homes or anywhere else they could find to meet.) A building is typically "blessed", but it is generally no more mystical than blessing your food.
9 posted on
04/06/2006 7:21:50 AM PDT by
Onelifetogive
(* Sarcasm tag ALWAYS required. For some FReepers, sarcasm can NEVER be obvious enough.)
To: AnAmericanMother
Do Evangelicals consecrate a new building?Generally a new building is "dedicated" to God.
36 posted on
04/06/2006 11:34:04 AM PDT by
Between the Lines
(Be careful how you live your life, it may be the only gospel anyone reads.)
To: AnAmericanMother
"Do Evangelicals consecrate a new building?"
Yes. They consecrate and deconsecrate.
41 posted on
04/06/2006 2:01:59 PM PDT by
GAB-1955
(being dragged, kicking and screaming, into the Kingdom of Heaven....)
To: AnAmericanMother
"Do Evangelicals consecrate a new building?"
Yes. They consecrate and deconsecrate.
42 posted on
04/06/2006 2:02:04 PM PDT by
GAB-1955
(being dragged, kicking and screaming, into the Kingdom of Heaven....)
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