Reaching its centennial mark is a milestone members and leaders at Kirkwood Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church do not take lightly.
“We are excited…to be able to celebrate 100 years of continued service and worship to God,” said Kirkwood Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jerry L. Christian Sr. “One hundred years represents a state of fullness, protection, and perfection. We are grateful…to have existed the last 100 with continuous, uninterrupted, and faithful service to the community.”
“We ask that you come share with us,” Dr. Christian said. The public is invited to join the service and celebration that will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Kirkwood, 1440 Sunny Glen Dr., Dallas, TX 75232, near Hwy. 67 and Loop 12 in Oak Cliff.
The service will feature guest preacher Bishop James B. Walker, Presiding Prelate of the 7th Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.
The anniversary theme, “A Century of Continuous Faith and Ministry Built on a Solid Foundation,” is based on the Biblical scripture of Luke 6:48 where a man built his home on bedrock, and floods and perils could not destroy its foundation.
Kirkwood Temple was established in early December 1924 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kirkwood along with five charter members. Over the century, 23 presiding elders have assisted in leadership under 11 bishops. Current senior pastor, Dr. Christian, Sr., is the longest serving – since 1994 with 30 years at the helm – of the total 30 Kirkwood senior pastors.
Under Dr. Christian, Sr.’s visionary leadership and encouragement, Kirkwood is now known largely for its warm friendliness, superb music ministry, and more than 25 outstanding external and internal ministries – including domestic violence and grief/recovery. To learn more, visit https://www.kirkwoodcme.org.
