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'''Handley Memorial Presbyterian Church''' originally '''Central Presbyterian Church''', was a Presbyterian church founded in [[1890]] as an offshoot of [[First Presbyterian Church]]. It | '''Handley Memorial Presbyterian Church''' originally '''Central Presbyterian Church''', was a Presbyterian church founded in [[1890]] as an offshoot of [[First Presbyterian Church]]. It originally met in [[O'Brien's Opera House]] before moving into its own new building at 1724 [[5th Avenue North]], a site later used by [[Happy John Bollas]] and now occupied by [[Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 7]]. | ||
After founding pastor [[Luman Handley]] died in November [[1910]], the church was renamed in his memory. In [[1915]] the congregation merged with the former [[Westminster Presbyterian Church (Norwood)|Westminster Presbyterian Church]] in [[Norwood]]. The combined churches began planning to construct a new building at | After founding pastor [[Luman Handley]] died in November [[1910]], the church was renamed in his memory. In [[1915]] the congregation merged with the former [[Westminster Presbyterian Church (Norwood)|Westminster Presbyterian Church]] in [[Norwood]]. The combined churches began planning to construct a new building at the corner of [[25th Street North|25th Street]] and [[13th Avenue North]] in [[Druid Hills]]. Before the church building was completed, Central Presbyterian met at [[Temple Emanu-El]] at the invitation of [[Samuel Ullman]]. | ||
In [[1964]] then-pastor [[David Singleton]] initiated a [[Norwood Community Ministry]] as an outreach to residents of the neighborhood. Some members objected to what they saw as an attempt to racially integrate the church. | In [[1964]] then-pastor [[David Singleton]] initiated a [[Norwood Community Ministry]] as an outreach to residents of the neighborhood. Some members objected to what they saw as an attempt to racially integrate the church. | ||
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* [[Robert Lee Bell]] | * [[Robert Lee Bell]] | ||
* [[Wick Broomall Jr]], 1933 | * [[Wick Broomall Jr]], 1933 | ||
* [[Frank Kincaid]], 1952 | |||
* [[David Singleton]], 1964 | * [[David Singleton]], 1964 | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* "Rev. S. O. Coxe Will Be Installed at Morning Service." (April 27, 1918) {{BN}}, p. 6 | * "Rev. S. O. Coxe Will Be Installed at Morning Service." (April 27, 1918) {{BN}}, p. 6 | ||
* {{Cruikshank-1920}} | |||
* "[http://bplonline.cdmhost.com/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/p4017coll2&CISOPTR=1753&REC=9 Norwood Ministry: The 'Church House' was meant to bring conciliation, but ironically it became a symbol of division]" (December 7, 1969) ''In Dixieland'' (''Birmingham News'' magazine), pp. 10-14, - via {{BPLDC}} | * "[http://bplonline.cdmhost.com/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/p4017coll2&CISOPTR=1753&REC=9 Norwood Ministry: The 'Church House' was meant to bring conciliation, but ironically it became a symbol of division]" (December 7, 1969) ''In Dixieland'' (''Birmingham News'' magazine), pp. 10-14, - via {{BPLDC}} | ||
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[[Category:18th Street North]] | [[Category:18th Street North]] | ||
[[Category:1916 buildings]] | [[Category:1916 buildings]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:25th Street North]] | ||
[[Category:13th Avenue North]] | |||
[[Category:1968 demolitions]] | [[Category:1968 demolitions]] | ||
[[Category:Burned buildings]] | [[Category:Burned buildings]] | ||
[[Category:Churches in Northside]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:34, 11 May 2023
Handley Memorial Presbyterian Church originally Central Presbyterian Church, was a Presbyterian church founded in 1890 as an offshoot of First Presbyterian Church. It originally met in O'Brien's Opera House before moving into its own new building at 1724 5th Avenue North, a site later used by Happy John Bollas and now occupied by Birmingham Parking Authority Deck 7.
After founding pastor Luman Handley died in November 1910, the church was renamed in his memory. In 1915 the congregation merged with the former Westminster Presbyterian Church in Norwood. The combined churches began planning to construct a new building at the corner of 25th Street and 13th Avenue North in Druid Hills. Before the church building was completed, Central Presbyterian met at Temple Emanu-El at the invitation of Samuel Ullman.
In 1964 then-pastor David Singleton initiated a Norwood Community Ministry as an outreach to residents of the neighborhood. Some members objected to what they saw as an attempt to racially integrate the church.
The church building was heavily damaged by a fire on November 21, 1968.
Pastors
- Luman Handley, 1890–1910
- F. P. Tappey, 1917–
- S. O. Coxe, 1918–
- Robert Lee Bell
- Wick Broomall Jr, 1933
- Frank Kincaid, 1952
- David Singleton, 1964
References
- "Rev. S. O. Coxe Will Be Installed at Morning Service." (April 27, 1918) The Birmingham News, p. 6
- Cruikshank, George H. (1920) History of Birmingham and Its Environs: A Narrative Account of Their Historical Progress, Their People, and Their Principal Interests 2 volumes. Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Publishing Company. - via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections
- "Norwood Ministry: The 'Church House' was meant to bring conciliation, but ironically it became a symbol of division" (December 7, 1969) In Dixieland (Birmingham News magazine), pp. 10-14, - via Birmingham Public Library Digital Collections