Christ Church of Waco - Waco, TX
Posted by: WalksfarTX
N 31° 33.323 W 097° 08.374
14R E 676585 N 3492655
Gothic Revival Sanctuary features lancet windows and an asymmetrical façade. Erected by the First Lutheran Church, it is now home to Christ Church.
Waymark Code: WM106GH
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/07/2019
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From historical marker:
This congregation was organized in 1884 to serve Waco's Norwegian population. Originally known as the Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Ebenezer congregation, the church conducted worship services in Norwegian until 1916.
In 1917, the name First Lutheran Church was adopted, and the frame building used by the congregation since 1884 was replaced with this stone one.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1917
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church: 1008 Jefferson Ave Waco, TX USA
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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