Church of Our Father (Atlanta)

Church of Our Father
Church of Our Father
LocationCorner of Church and Forsyth, Atlanta, Georgia
CountryUnited States
DenominationUnitarian
History
FoundedMarch 27, 1883
Founder(s)Rev. George Leonard Chaney
DedicatedApril 23, 1884
Architecture
Architect(s)G.L. Norrman
StyleGothic
CompletedDecember 1883
Demolished1900
Specifications
MaterialsExterior: half-timber and half brick construction with high arched roofs covered with red tile. Interior: Georgia pine, oil finish
Unitarian Church of Atlanta
Unitarian Church of Atlanta
LocationCorner of Cain and Spring, Atlanta, Georgia
CountryUnited States
DenominationUnitarian
History
Former name(s)Church of Our Father
FoundedMarch 27, 1883
Founder(s)Rev. George Leonard Chaney
DedicatedNovember 11, 1900
Architecture
StyleClassis
Demolished1914
Specifications
MaterialsInterior: Walls painted tint of green with a border of laurel wreaths. Pulpit and furniture are polished oak. Auditorium contains opera chairs.

Church of Our Father was the first Unitarian church established in Atlanta, Georgia. The church was organized on March 27, 1883, by Rev. George Leonard Chaney, a Boston minister. Rev. Chaney initially held Sunday services in the Senate Chamber, Concordia Hall and the United States Courtroom. A church building was constructed at the corner of North Forsyth and Church Street and dedicated on April 23, 1884. The original building was demolished in 1900.

The church continued to serve Atlanta's liberal religious community for more than six decades. During that time the church name was changed several times. In 1918, Atlanta's Unitarians merged with the city's Universalist congregation. The combined congregation collapsed in 1951.