A popular conservative Calvinist preacher will take over one of United Methodism’s historic sanctuaries, according to the Seattle Times.
The domed neo-classical 1906 sanctuary, which seats 1300, was once one of Methodism’s premier congregations. First United Methodist, a liberal congregation that has since moved to a new building down the street, tried to tear down the sanctuary for development. But a developer bought and saved the property in 2007. In recent years it has served as a concert hall.
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