Today's photo takes us to the State Street Church of God, located at 200 State Street, on the end near Mark Holder's jewelry store and Irving Park. Church of God is a title used by many denominations of Christians, most of which are part of the Pentecostal, Holiness, or Adventist traditions (see here). Five values that dominate the Pentecostal faith are (according to Russell P. Spittler): Spirituality, orality, spontaneity, asceticism (other-worldliness), and biblical authority. Unfortunately, the above church appears to be one of those without a website, so we can't really tell you about its history. They do have a Facebook page; however, if you are interrested in learning more about the congregation.
Recently, we featured State Street and this house around the corner from the Church of God. We're not so sure this church has always been a Church of God. We do, however, bet that the building was around back in the days when State Street and McAdoo Heights were one of the more "spirited" sides of Greensboro. Thinking of the bawdy, Saturday night adventures that were reported to have taken place on State Street of yesteryear, likely, the churches were full on Sunday morning where people could sing, pray and reflect on their past actions. If you like church music, here's a nice hymn recorded in Salem, Virginia; sung a'capella and from the heart. Greensboro churches, temples, synagogues, and other places of worship, get your music on You Tube and we'll start linking to YOU! Happy Sunday folks.
Remember to do something for Veteran's Day tomorrow.
Interesting, too, is your use of the word "orality." It is new to me so I googled, just for a definition; but the Wikipedia article was so interesting it made me read the whole thing.
Shalom to you all in Greensboro.
Posted by: Dina | Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 06:48 AM
You always post such lovely little articles. Really enjoy visiting your site!
Have a great Sunday
Posted by: Duncan | Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 07:10 AM
I, too, was struck by "orality" and began a search. It is much more complex than the simplistic idea I had of the Holy Rollers and their speaking in tongues.
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 08:33 AM
I am smiling at the thought that this little article is sending a few people to church via click through and research. Orality..... such a complex word!
Shalom to you too, Dina, and Duncan, and Jane!
Posted by: Janis & David | Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 08:44 AM