Tabernacle (Methodist)

For other uses, see Tabernacle (disambiguation).

In Methodism (inclusive of the holiness movement), a tabernacle is the center of a camp meeting, where revival services occur.^[1][2] These evangelistic services are aimed at preaching the two works of grace in Methodism: (1) the New Birth and (2) entire sanctification. They additionally call backsliders to repentance.^[3][4] Tabernacles may be constructed in a cruciform-shaped fashion and are most often made of wood.^[5][6] Like the interior of many Methodist churches, in the center of the tabernacle is an altar upon which the Eucharist is consecrated; a pulpit stands near it and is used by preachers to deliver sermons.^[5] The area of the tabernacle housing the altar and pulpit is delimited by the mourner's bench, which is used by congregants during altar calls.^[5] Surrounding the tabernacle itself are usually several cabins and/or tents, where people stay while attending the camp meeting.^[6]

Methodist Tabernacle in Mathews, Virginia

The tabernacle lies in the center of Indian Fields Methodist Campground.

Gallery

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  The tabernacle of Wesleyan Grove, also known as the Martha's Vineyard Campmeeting Association
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  The tabernacle of Wesleyan Methodist Campground in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
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  The tabernacle of Ocean Grove, New Jersey
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  The tabernacle of Bethany Beach, Delaware
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  Methodists gather at the tabernacle of Ocean Grove, New Jersey
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  The tabernacle of Indian Fields Methodist Campground
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  A camp meeting service at Wesleyan Methodist Campground in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
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  The tabernacle of Pleasant Grove Camp Meeting Ground
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  The tabernacle of Summit Evangelical Wesleyan Campground in Cooperstown, Pennsylvania
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  The tabernacle of Flatwoods Reformed Free Methodist Campground in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania

See also

• Evangelical Christianity portal

• Lovefeast
• Tent revival
• Second work of grace