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First United Methodist Church of Moore opens new Christian Life Center

First United Methodist Church of Moore recently held its first service in the church's new Christian Life Center.

BY THOMAS MAUPIN | Published: November 10, 2012 Comment on this article

MOORE — First United Methodist Church of Moore held its first service Nov. 4 in the church's new Christian Life Center, 201 W Main.

photo - Top: The recently completed Christian Life Center is shown at First United Methodist Church of Moore, 201 W Main. Middle: The communion elements and candles are displayed on the altar of the new Christian Life Center. Bottom: The Rev. Tish Malloy preaches to about 450 people Nov. 4 in the main sanctuary at First United Methodist Church of Moore before the congregation went into the church’s new Christian Life Center. Photos by Thomas Maupin, The Oklahoman

Top: The recently completed Christian Life Center is shown at First United Methodist Church of Moore, 201 W Main. Middle: The communion elements and candles are displayed on the altar of the new Christian Life Center. Bottom: The Rev. Tish Malloy preaches to about 450 people Nov. 4 in the main sanctuary at First United Methodist Church of Moore before the congregation went into the church’s new Christian Life Center. Photos by Thomas Maupin, The Oklahoman

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Groundbreaking for the building was March 28, 2010, and the building was just recently completed. Church officials said about 450 people attended Sunday's service, which began in the church's existing sanctuary.

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The new 18,066-square-foot Christian Life Center has two floors with offices, classrooms, restrooms that double as safe rooms, a full kitchen and a multipurpose area that can be used for worship and recreation. Currently, only rooms on the ground floor are being used.

The Rev. Tish Malloy, the church's senior pastor, said of the Christian Life Center being open: “I'm excited. The spirit of God is in this place.”