Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church
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The first church to organize in the Springfield area was the [[McKenzie Forks Baptist | The first church to organize in the Springfield area was the [[McKenzie Forks Baptist | ||
Church]], which met in the [[Bogart Schoolhouse]]. The congregation moved its meeting place to the | Church]], which met in the [[Bogart Schoolhouse]]. The congregation moved its meeting place to the | ||
city in [[1869]], and renamed itself the [[First Baptist Church]]. Two years later they erected the first church building in Springfield. The church that was to become [[Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church|Ebbert Memorial United Methodist]] was organized in [[1868]], with [[Adams, John H.|John H. Adams]] as the first pastor. This group did not construct a church building until [[1885]]. The 1860 census lists a “preacher” living in Springfield precinct by the name of [[Dick, J.M.|J.M. Dick]] of the “M-P” denomination (U.S. Census Office 1860). | city in [[1869]], and renamed itself the [[First Baptist Church]]. Two years later they erected the first church building in Springfield. The church that was to become [[Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church|Ebbert Memorial United Methodist]] was organized in [[1868]], with [[Adams, John H.|John H. Adams]] as the first pastor. This group did not construct a church building until [[1885]]. The 1860 census lists a “preacher” living in Springfield precinct by the name of [[Dick, J.M.|J.M. Dick]] of the “M-P” denomination (U.S. Census Office 1860). | ||
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| + | While most of te principal events and traditions described in this history are included in other sections there are a few that can be included only in a description od the congregation as a whole. | ||
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| + | From as early as [[1882]] week long revival meetings, usually with outside speakers, became yearly events. They were characteristically quite emotional and included services of "healing." One church member recalls the time the author of "The Old Rugged Cross," Rev. George Bennard, was the evangelist. He gave each one a copy of this hymn. In the 1940s the emphasis and structure of the meetings began to change. In [[1952]] a mass Evangelist Mission was held for Methodists in the Eugene area and in [[1954]] Rev. Lloyd Holloway conducted a Preaching Mission at Ebbert. While the tone and approach changed, each year brought a form of renewal meetings such as the Family Life Conferences, Christian Renewal Mission, Lay Witness, and Prayer Workshop in [[1966]]-[[1967]]. In [[1985]]-[[1986]] the "Ten Brave Christians" and "The Key Events" (preaching events on t he four major aspects of the life of Christ-Advent, Crucifixation, Resurrection, and Pentecost) were additional types of renewal programs. | ||
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| + | Many traditions can not be traced to their origins but the following were begun many years ago: | ||
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| + | The candlelight Christmas Eve sevice is first mentioned in the records for [[1950]], Advent Craft Night for [[1969]], and the Maundy Thursday Silent Meal for [[1962]]. | ||
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| + | All church picnics each summer, with some exceptions, were held traditionally at the vacation home up the McKenzie River of Dr. and Mrs. Pollard in the 1940s and before. The story is told that one year when the river was particularly high Dr. Pollard went to the basement to get his wife's canned kraut to go with the usual German winers, he found the quart jars floating on the water. How he retrieved them is not clear. Later in the 1950s the annual picnic was held at [[Armitage Paek]]. Lloyd and Jane Thomas have hosted this affair from [[1965]] on into the 1980s at their Wayside Loop home. | ||
The church and parsonage were designed by [[Crandall, Albert J.|Albert J. Crandall]] and built by [[McCracken, T.J.|T. J. McCracken]]. The church features Povey Brothers leaded glass windows. | The church and parsonage were designed by [[Crandall, Albert J.|Albert J. Crandall]] and built by [[McCracken, T.J.|T. J. McCracken]]. The church features Povey Brothers leaded glass windows. | ||
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| Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church | |
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| Building Description | |
| Style | Tudor-Jacobethan |
| Construction | 1916 |
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| Architect | designed by Albert J. Crandall and built by T. J. McCracken |
| Original Owner | Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church |
| Initial Use | Religious |
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| Location | |
| City | Springfield |
| Area | Washburne |
| Address | 530 'C' St. |
| Zip Code | 97477 |
| Historical Importance Distinctions | |
| Historical church | |
History
Foundation
The first church to organize in the Springfield area was the [[McKenzie Forks Baptist Church]], which met in the Bogart Schoolhouse. The congregation moved its meeting place to the city in 1869, and renamed itself the First Baptist Church. Two years later they erected the first church building in Springfield. The church that was to become Ebbert Memorial United Methodist was organized in 1868, with John H. Adams as the first pastor. This group did not construct a church building until 1885. The 1860 census lists a “preacher” living in Springfield precinct by the name of J.M. Dick of the “M-P” denomination (U.S. Census Office 1860).
While most of te principal events and traditions described in this history are included in other sections there are a few that can be included only in a description od the congregation as a whole.
From as early as 1882 week long revival meetings, usually with outside speakers, became yearly events. They were characteristically quite emotional and included services of "healing." One church member recalls the time the author of "The Old Rugged Cross," Rev. George Bennard, was the evangelist. He gave each one a copy of this hymn. In the 1940s the emphasis and structure of the meetings began to change. In 1952 a mass Evangelist Mission was held for Methodists in the Eugene area and in 1954 Rev. Lloyd Holloway conducted a Preaching Mission at Ebbert. While the tone and approach changed, each year brought a form of renewal meetings such as the Family Life Conferences, Christian Renewal Mission, Lay Witness, and Prayer Workshop in 1966-1967. In 1985-1986 the "Ten Brave Christians" and "The Key Events" (preaching events on t he four major aspects of the life of Christ-Advent, Crucifixation, Resurrection, and Pentecost) were additional types of renewal programs.
Many traditions can not be traced to their origins but the following were begun many years ago:
The candlelight Christmas Eve sevice is first mentioned in the records for 1950, Advent Craft Night for 1969, and the Maundy Thursday Silent Meal for 1962.
All church picnics each summer, with some exceptions, were held traditionally at the vacation home up the McKenzie River of Dr. and Mrs. Pollard in the 1940s and before. The story is told that one year when the river was particularly high Dr. Pollard went to the basement to get his wife's canned kraut to go with the usual German winers, he found the quart jars floating on the water. How he retrieved them is not clear. Later in the 1950s the annual picnic was held at Armitage Paek. Lloyd and Jane Thomas have hosted this affair from 1965 on into the 1980s at their Wayside Loop home.
The church and parsonage were designed by Albert J. Crandall and built by T. J. McCracken. The church features Povey Brothers leaded glass windows.
