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TOUR COORDINATOR: Nancy Looney
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST TOUR:
First Church of Christ Scientist. Christian Science began
in Colorado Springs in 1887 as a Bible class led by Thomas
Benbow. As a unique twist, in 1892 Mrs. Ella Peck Sweet
was its first and only pastor.
TOUR GUIDE: Janet Gronberg, architect and long-time member
of First Church of Christ Scientist
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH TOUR: This church is of late Victorian/Romanesque
Revival style. Its Reuter Organ has 4720 pipes. The church
contains two Tiffany stained-glass windows as well as a
memorial window using the “Jewel Glass” process.
TOUR GUIDE: Gretchen Lloyd, retired speech language therapist,
23-year docent at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and long-time member
of First Methodist Church.
GUEST ARCHITECT GUIDE: Charles Benson
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE: Yes, except for a portion of Christ
Scientist Church.
RESTROOM FACILITIES: Yes
Cost: Free for members
$10
non-members
If you have questions about this tour, contact: Sherry
L. Neese, Program Chair: (H) 573-5461, (W) 227-6446
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