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520 S. Osage /Thursday Doors

Formerly the First Congregational Church of Sedalia, this 1889 church has been lucky to survive.

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Corner of 6th and Osage

Abandoned in the 80’s, it was acquired by a Slavic congregation as early as 2006, but don’t quote me on that year. This one was hard to find information on.

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Facing South Osage Street

I would hope it is on the National Register of Historical Places. But I haven’t been able to find that data as of yet.

A South facing door.
Bell Tower but not sure there’s a bell?

At one point, the church had many more stained glass windows. Unfortunately there have been more modern replacements. Not to mention the basement windows are all closed with cement and blocks.

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Currently the First Slavic Pentecostal Church

I did find Missouri State info suggesting Sedalia is void of any Pre-Civil War buildings. So this one must be one of the earliest.

I hope you enjoy this contribution to Norm 2.0’s Thursday Doors for the week. Please visit him for more wonderful doors around the world by clicking here.

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  5. Yes, it is owned by Slavic people, we are trying to take a good care of it, unfortunately it’s getting harder as we are small group and the building isn’t getting any younger. Inside, there is a pipe organ that is largest between Kansas city and St. Louis. Come, visit us, we are open Sundays 9:30-12:00pm.

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    • Thank you for your comments! I am glad you found this post from 2018. I’m very glad to hear of the care taken of this wonderful church. I’m a lifetime resident of this area and this place is a wonderful piece of Sedalia history. What a cool organ to have also! Not many churches keep organs or even have organists to play them anymore. I will do my best to drop by sometime once it’s warmer out. 😉 Thank you again.

      Stephanie

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