Church History

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Our Stained Glass Windows.

This was taken from a booklet that was prepared to commemorate the consecration of First Methodist Church on Sunday, April 4, 1965.

Building a church - Robert W. Fribley, D.D.
Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in Anderson in 1827
The Building Committee of 1961

The Symbolism of First United Methodist Church in Anderson

  • Inscribed Panels to the left side of the 12th Street doors
  • The Door Handles that symbolizes the spirit of self-denial and full devotion
  • The Spire above the interseciton of 12th and Jackson
  • Descending Dove recalls the sign at Jesus’ baptism
  • The Fish is a reminder that this is a Christian Church
  • The Triangle and Triquetra used symbol of the Trinity
  • The Chancel Cross is 24 feet long and 13 feet wide
  • The Pulpit and Tester
  • The Baptismal Font recalls the descent of the Holy Spirit when Jesus was baptized by John at the Jordan River
  • The Communion Table
  • The two groups of Candles
  • The Lecturn
  • The Open Book
  • The Organ consists of 55 ranks totaling 3600 pipes and the Choir Loft

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    1215 Jackson Street
    Anderson, IN  46016
    Office: 765-643-6977
    Fax: 765-643-5232



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