Comments on: Fuqua Proposes Mixed Use Development at Scott Boulevard Baptist Church Location

By: New Scott

New Scott — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 18:46:11 +0000

Church Brew Works in Pittsburgh is this particular building. The Diocese came in and removed all the artifacts of the old church and de-consecrated it; meaning at that point it was no longer a church. The owners did a fantastic job of reusing and recycling the pews, etc. It’s a great space. There’s no disrespect at all. The building would’ve been torn down because the Church had consolidated that parish with another one. A “church” is the people, not the building… at least that’s what I think.

By: J_T

J_T — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 13:43:41 +0000

Don’t encourage him.

By: David

David — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:58:09 +0000

And the Tabernacle is one of the best live spots in town. I live near N. Decatur and E. Ponce. Not that close to this area, but looking way down the road (9 years) if and when my child goes to Druid Hills High school I am dreading making that drive during rush hour to take her to school. It’s one of my least favorite drives on this side of town.

By: Darenw

Darenw — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 02:53:21 +0000

Uh, what?

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 01:26:02 +0000

yup, thanks for setting me straight. Glad to see my favorite church building will remain!

By: brianc

brianc — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 21:54:22 +0000

And of course there is the Tabernacle downtown, which was a church until 1994.

By: Daydreamer

Daydreamer — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 21:15:27 +0000

Yes, a block or so from Melton’s App & Tap. Everything was still in the road when I passed so it may be a while. Traffic was already way backed up, and not moving, down N. Decatur so definitely steer clear.

By: At Home in Decatur

At Home in Decatur — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 21:06:08 +0000

I just can’t bear the thought of tearing down a steeple. Steeples are special. Maybe defunct steeples could be used in cemeteries somehow.