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Originally Posted by graciegirl
The church's main purpose has always been as an entertainment venue. It was not built as a house of worship but as part of the scene of a Spanish town. It has always had just one non denominational service per week and no other church functions. It is being enlarged inside now and that is the reason for canceling the church service. I would be surprised if it didn't resume after the renovation. There has NEVER been fireworks here to my knowledge and the parades have been cancelled. There have always been disparaging remarks against almost all restaurants and many that I personally enjoy very much. I see nothing changing here. Same old, same old lovely place with lots to do.
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I wish I had more facts but this is my understanding, It would be a stretch noto say it was built as a house of worship. Is it not true that the church orginally observed Episcopalian services, the religion practiced by the Schwartz family ?? And how could anyone step inside the building and nmot deem it a house of worship?? The stained glass windows, the pew seating the huge pipe organ, the belfry bells speak to anyone that this is truly a church. I am sorry but I cannot agree that the Church on the Square was built as an entertainment venue. There have been some great sermons preached in that building. I admit there was no active congregation as we find in most churches, but I have heard more praying in this church than a lot of other churches.