Our Columbarium

For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone.  If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living. Romans 14:7-9

 The church is the center of life – baptism, confirmation, marriage, and worship, so it is appropriate that death and burial should be centered here as well.

Our columbarium is a permanent structure with niches or compartments designed to allow our members and their families, current or former ministers and staff and their families the opportunity to have their final eternal resting place within the shadow of the church.  This is a hallowed setting, made sacred by the memory of those who have loved this church, have departed from our midst, and now abide with Christ our Lord.  This is a place of beauty and dignity where loved ones can visit and meditate any time. Included as part of our columbarium is a memorial wall to honor loved ones buried elsewhere.

The columbarium is located immediately behind the education wing on the Jefferson street side of our church.  It provides for 220 niches in which to place one or two urns.  After inurnment, the niche is sealed with a bronze plaque giving the name(s) of the deceased and the dates of birth and death.