page_title: Tabernacle (Methodist)
hierarchical_section_title: Tabernacle (Methodist)
caption_attribution_description: English: OUTDOOR TABERNACLE FAVORED BY THE METHODISTS FROM 1720 IN THEIR SUMMER RETREATS This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America. Its reference number is 75002024
context_page_description: In Methodism, a tabernacle is the center of a camp meeting, where revival services occur. Tabernacles may be constructed in a cruciform-shaped fashion and are most often made of wood. Like the interior of many Methodist churches, in the center of the tabernacle is an altar upon which the Eucharist is consecrated; a pulpit stands near it and is used by preachers to deliver sermons. The area of the tabernacle housing the altar and pulpit is delimited by the mourner's bench. Surrounding the tabernacle itself are usually several cabins and/or tents, where people stay while attending the camp meeting.
context_section_description: In Methodism (inclusive of the holiness movement), a tabernacle is the center of a camp meeting, where revival services occur. Tabernacles may be constructed in a cruciform-shaped fashion and are most often made of wood. Like the interior of many Methodist churches, in the center of the tabernacle is an altar upon which the Eucharist is consecrated; a pulpit stands near it and is used by preachers to deliver sermons. The area of the tabernacle housing the altar and pulpit is delimited by the mourner's bench. Surrounding the tabernacle itself are usually several cabins and/or tents, where people stay while attending the camp meeting.
caption: Methodist Tabernacle in Mathews, Virginia
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