The Door Christ Church St Simons Island Georgia Architectural Landscape Art
by Reid Callaway
Title
The Door Christ Church St Simons Island Georgia Architectural Landscape Art
Artist
Reid Callaway
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Door....by Reid Callaway
Christ Church St Simons Island
Georgia Architectural Landscape Art
Why did I call this image,"The Door"? This church door was probably "The Door" thru which many people came to a saving knowledge of Christ as their Lord and Savior down thru the years! PTL Enjoy!
Christ Church is set in tall, mossy grass under towering oak trees. The church grounds include a cemetery. Christ Church, one of the oldest churches in Georgia, was founded on St. Simons Island nearly 70 years after the island was first settled by English colonists. Worship has been continuous since 1736 in Christ Church Parish, established by English colonists at Frederica under General James Oglethorpe.
In February 1736, James Oglethorpe and the first English settlers arrived on St. Simons Island. Shortly thereafter, in March 1736, Reverend Charles Wesley, who also served as Secretary for Indian Affairs and Chaplain to General James Oglethorpe, entered his ministry at Frederica. From 1736-1766, the first religious services on the island were conducted by John Wesley, George Whitfield, and other clergy members of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. When the Trustees surrendered their charter to the king in 1752, Georgia became a royal colony. It was after the Revolutionary War, in 1808, that Christ Church was founded. Though inspired by such men as John and Charles Wesley, the small St. Simons Island population was prevented by the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, among other factors, from erecting a church building until 1820.
Following a petition for a charter by descendants of early settlers, Christ Church was established by an act of the state legislature in 1808. It is the second oldest Episcopal Church in the diocese of Georgia. Before the actual church was built, people met at their homes. The first church building was constructed in 1820 on the same site where the present church is now located. In 1823, Christ Church of Savannah and Saint Paul Church of Augusta merged together. The first small church building lasted until Union Troops damaged it so badly that members of the church had to have service at their homes once again. The church was rebuilt in 1884.
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November 12th, 2016
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Reid Callaway
Thank you Luther Fine Art for featuring my artwork in our group....Camera Art! 3/20/2023
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Reid Callaway
Thank you Nader Rangidan for featuring my artwork in our group.... Fine Art America Professionals! 1/16/2023
Reid Callaway
Thank you Judy Vincent for featuring my artwork in our group... USA Photographers! 1/16/2023
Reid Callaway
Thank you Doug Norkum for featuring my artwork in our group.... Canon Full Frame Cameras! 1/14/2023
Reid Callaway
Thank you Doug Norkum for featuring my artwork in our group.... H D R Photography! 1/14/2023
Reid Callaway
Thank you Nader Rangidan for featuring my artwork in our group.... Fine Art America Professionals! 1/14/2023
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Alpharetta, GA for the purchase of my image, "The Door" printed on a Throw Pillow - 14" x 14"! May this image and your Throw Pillow be a Blessing to you and wonderful memory of this great church for years to come! 1/14/2023
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Alpharetta, GA for the purchase of my image, "The Door" printed on a a greeting card! May this image and your Greeting Card be a Blessing to you and wonderful memory of Christ's love for us for many years to come! 1/14/2023
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Alpharetta, GA for the purchase of my image, "The Door" printed on a Ornament (Oval)! May this image and your Ornament be a Blessing to you and wonderful memory for many years to come! 1/14/2023
Reid Callaway
Thank you Janis Vaiba for featuring my artwork in our group….Just perfect! 12/14/2020
Reid Callaway
Thank you John M Bailey for featuring my artwork in our group...Images That Excite You! 12/10/2020
Reid Callaway
Thank you John for admiring my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 12/10/2020
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Atlanta, GA for the purchase of my image, "The Door" printed on a Spiral Notebook! May this image and your notebook be a Blessing to you. Jesus said "He was the Door"! 12/9/2020