Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20

Christianity. Europe and America are
It's hope.
been divided into irrigating streams the
better to accomplish the work Of
watering the world.
Episcopalian.-First to enter between
the capes OF the Chesapeake and one
of the foremost in the history Of the
country, its mission work has been one
/ of the broadest in its theology and free
dom of mans choice of Christian effort
| on American soil, ii has always been
in this country tolerant and temperate,
II has neither sunk to the quagmires Of
blind and superstitlous Ignorance on
the one hand, nor to the rigid. intoler-
ant super-sinister abolition Of personal
volition on the other. In IL all shades
of observance Of form have found ref
uge. 1t is a world power and very
happy and contented one. No tree in
the garden Of God has borne fir er fruit
than some OF the chara ers developed
in the pale OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church.
There are three churches and two
chapels of this denomination in Alex
andria.
Old Christ Church on the square
bounded by Washington, Cameron, CO.
lumbus, and King streets is perhaps the
most interesting from the fact that
both Gems. George Washington and Rob-
ert E. Lee were at times members Of
its communion. The Washington pew
is still preserved. The church is open
daily to visitors. It's history dates back
to 1867. In the church yard a number
of graves will be found. with old-fash-
toned head stones. Regular services are
held the rector being the Rev. w. j..
Morton.
From 1861 until 1913 it was called
"the Episcopal Church" On June 3.
1914, it was consecrated by Bishop
Claggett, under the title Of Christ
Church." by which It is now known.
Tablets to the memory Of Washington
and Lee are found on the wallis on each
side of the chanceL TIL first minister
was Rev. Townsend Dade.
ST Paurs church, on s. Pitt street is
another edifce full OF interest to all
This church was organized in 1910,
when it was a small building on Fair
fax street IN 1913 the present church
was consecrated. Rev. P. Parker Phil
lips is rector.
Grace Church, young in years com
pared with the others. is on S. Patrick,
near Duke. Rev. Edgar Carpenter is
rector.
The Episcopal chapels are st. Johns,
Shepherd, corner Fairfax and Frank
lin.
The Brotherhood of St Andrew is
represented, and each church has Its
guilds, aid societies, and Circles of the
Kings Daughters.
The Pohick Episcopal Church. six
miles from Mt. Vernon, Is one Of the
historic churches of this section. 1t
was built in 176S-70 from plans drawn
by George Washington, who for 20
years or more was vestryman and
regular attendant. 1t was In this
church that Parson Weems occasional
~ preached. He was author of the
first book devoted to Washington, In
which appeared the Ratchet and other
stories OF the youthful Washington.
Methodist.-Prominert among her
sis. - ,hLI-.f ss, Az. ~. = giasp upon
the great popular heart which some
may rival, but none can surpass, stands
Methodism. Like banyan tree,
Methodism has gone on spreading till
in its great shade many Alexandrians
find rest. The growth and evolution Of
Methodlsm from the primitive meeting
house to the stately modern edifice is
one Of the most marvellous phenomena
in the history OF the church. When the
Wesleys first unfurled the banner Of
Methodism they could hardly have
realized the meaning OF that movement
The great work which Wesley and his
co-laborers had wrought in England
proved the providential mission of the
movement. Methodism bore well the
transplanting across the ocean. In
the soil of the new world and new
nation this new church struck its
roots deep and strong. Other sects
welcomed her with a generous emu
lation in the great harvest field.
The age called for an incarnate,
shirt-sleeved Christianity. Methodism
throwing aside forms and ceremonies
stripped itself like a great spiritual
athlete and moved Forward to conquest.
There are six places of worship for
people of this faith in Alexandria.
Trinity, on S. Washington street near
pastor. It was formerly known as the
Methodist Episcopal Church. but
changed its name a few years ago. Its
organization dates back to the time OF
the Revolution.
Methodist Episcopal Church. South,
on s. Washington, near King, has Rev.
c. d. Bulla for pastor. Associated
with this church is the George r. Hill
Memorial. or Young Peoples Building,
possessing all the features of Y. NJ.
c. A. in that there is reading room,
and meetings held and lectures pro-
vided for both sexes. There is a spe-
cial meeting every Sunday afternoon for
men. and there Is always a large at
tendance. The pastor is president OF
the organization; DR.. G. L. Outcalt is
treasurer, and ]. Frank Myers secre-
tary.
The Free Methodist Church is at 424
S. Lee. Rev. A. w. Myer is pastor.
The Methodist Protestant Church Is
- II
Humphreys is pastor.
The Bethany Methodist Protestant
Church is on Fairfax near Duke, and
Rev. NJ. w. Poisal is pastor.
The Village Chapel is on Gibbon
near Patrick.
PRESBYTERIAN. The Presbyterian
Church is a worker and It's principles
and policy plain to the mind. Strict
with itself, ii is charitable to the world
and allowing personal choice in mem
bers of its ordinances, 1t yet holds with
tenacity to its cardinal tenets. NO or
ganization is a more hearty worker,
none more devoted, few II any more
Christian. II is an active missionary,
powerful example and high inspira-
ton. Christian effort aud Christ-like
living are urged by 1t and 1t has done
and is doing much for the world.
The First Presbyterian Church OF
Alexandria was built on S. Fairfax.
near Wolfe. General Washington con-
! tributed to its erection and occasionally
attended the services. This church
membership united some years ago
with the Second Church, on Prince
street, near st. Asaph, where services
are now carried on under the pastorate
Of Rev. Joseph r. Sewer. The Presby-
terians maintain church home at 314
S. Royal.