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The Little Church - Iuka, MS

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the little church Has raised the Matching Funds for our Grant...

the little church Has raised the Matching Funds for our Grant...the little church Has raised the Matching Funds for our Grant...the little church Has raised the Matching Funds for our Grant...the little church Has raised the Matching Funds for our Grant...

The $4,000. Grant from Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance awaits. The matching funds are in place. Stay tuned.

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Carpenter Gothic Church with a bright Red Roof
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THE LITTLE CHURCH needs TENDER LOVING CARE

TLC <--> TLC

This is all about TLC - We all need it from time to time... ESPECIALLY NOW! Our goal is to raise $4,000. by October 2, 2020 before committing to execute the grant agreement with MHHAA, and we'll need $8,000. in hand before the end of the year to complete the project.


We're off to a good start. Think about joining us...

How You Can Help?

Plans for the Future...

ABOUT THE STRUCTURE


In 1992 the non-profit Iuka Heritage, Inc., received an Award of Merit from The Mississippi Historical Society for “the excellent restoration of the Episcopal Church of Our Savior in Iuka.” This Historic Carpenter Gothic Style Structure dating from 1873 has since been placed on the National Register of Historic Places and we have maintained it by renting it for church services, as a wedding chapel and as a Performing Arts venue.


ABOUT THE PROJECT


This project is to fund a Historic Structures Report (HSR) which will give us a thorough analysis of the building, describe the significance and condition of the structure and its components, prioritize recommendations and outline what work will be needed (along with approximate costs) to repair/stabilize any problems. To keep the building viable for the future, this is an initial stage report.


The overall purpose is to set forth a plan that makes The Little Church continue to be a safe, comfortable and useful landmark in our community.


The specific issues that brought us to consider getting this report and its assessment:

  1.     Bats in the belfry of The Little Church have been a long-standing cleanup problem.
  2.     The Rood Screen (a fixture in the Episcopal Church) works fine for a church service; however, it is problematic for weddings and most performing arts events. In our 1992  restoration, we included a means of storing the screen and erecting it for special services. It has been taken down and re-erected several times over the years with noticeable damage to the screen. Our Iuka Heritage, Inc. board has suspended use of the screen until a better plan for moving and storing the screen is devised.
  3.     With an increase in extreme rain events, our rainwater runoff system may need rethinking.
  4.     The Little Church is not handicap assessable and has no restrooms.


An acceptable plan to resolve these issues and approach grant assistance programs that can properly address them will be deemed a success for this Historic Structures Report project.


ABOUT THE GRANT


This grant from the Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance requires a 1:1 match and is a reimbursement grant. The $8,000. estimate to complete the proposed structural analysis, plan and report must be paid before Iuka Heritage, Inc. can receive the $4,000. grant funds. 


FULFILLMENT


We hope to hire Belinda Stewart Architects, P.A. to prepare this Historical Structures Report.

Help Keep THE LITTLE CHURCH Healthy, Beautiful and Inspirational

Sweet Hour of Prayer

On May 30, 2015 just prior to a performance at TLC of songs and skits by local Iuka artists Eddie and Frank Thomas, Eddie picked up his guitar and performed this version of Sweet Hour of Prayer.


If you make a contribution of any amount to The Little Church, Eddie and Frank have agreed to email you a recording of this song from their upcoming album, 19 Angels. It was performed for Weekend Edition Sunday in the choir loft of the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans... Album Release Date Oct. 2, 2020.

How Can You Help? One... Two... Three...

  1. Tell Everyone you Know who might be interested in helping THE LITTLE CHURCH --> www.TheLittleChurch.org
  2. Click the DONATE NOW button below and make your tax deductible donation to Iuka Heritage, Inc.
  3.  Mail your donation to the following address and make your tax deductible donation to IUKA HERITAGE, INC. 


IUKA HERITAGE, INC.

P. O. BOX 165

IUKA, MS 38852


Any dollar amount is welcome, and as a 'Thank You,' we will email you the Sweet Hour of Prayer album track from the Thomas Brothers' upcoming October 2, 2020 release of 19 Angels.


For Contributions of $50. or more you will also receive a choice of either :


(A) An 8 X 10 print of this pen and ink drawing of The Little Church by artist Linda Shaw 


or 


(B) The collection below, an 8 X 10 of The Little Church Friendship Banner (photo by Opal Lovelace), Friendship Banner Commentary (by Nicholas Phillips) and The Church of Our Savior 'Evening Prayer Service' bulletin.


Be sure to send your correct email address along with your donation as we will email you for your selection and your mailing address. 


Donations of more than $100. will receive both (A) and (B).


NOTE: (A) and (B) are in limited supply.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card
Church of Our Savior Banner - photo

(B) Church of Our Savior Banner Collection

Available as a 'Thank You' gift for a donation of $50. or more.

Contact Us

Please contact Us with your questions or comments. We will attempt to reply withing 48 hours.

THE LITTLE CHURCH is a small venue, and Iuka Heritage, Inc. wants to be a responsible organization regarding Community Health concerns during the ongoing Pandemic and its aftermath. We have suspended Rentals for Weddings and other Public Events until... BETTER DAYS!


THANK YOU for your UNDERSTANDING!

Where's The Little Church?

111 East Eastport Street, Iuka, MS 38852

Photo Gallery

Okay! This website was previouslY uSED by the Boomer YeaRS

Eddie and Frank

Can't Last Forever

Eddie and Frank

Creators and Performers of the Boomer Years.

Boomer Years

Can't Last Forever

Eddie and Frank

Lots of Local and Regional Students. Plenty of Shows. Educational Entertainment. FUN! 

Can't Last Forever

Can't Last Forever

Can't Last Forever

Look around before we take it down.

We Left a lot of "Boomer Years" stuff here in the basement until we figure out just where to put it

 

Remembering the Future...

The Boomer Years Website was for:

TEACHERS, STUDENTS and SPONSORS 

who hope to share their vision of the Future by remembering, and better understanding, the past.

AS TEACHERS we are challenged to offer our students fun and exciting ways to engage in the “World of Learning.”

AS STUDENTS we are challenged to look beyond the complexity of the subject and find those hidden connections that give the material meaning and excitement.

AS SPONSORS we are challenged to remember the future is built from stones that were once seen to be only rubble, and that as students and teachers ourselves, we bear the responsibility of sharing our talents.

We are all TEACHERS. We are all STUDENTS. We are all SPONSORS. Realizing this Truth enriches lives and makes our world more complete.

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There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line.

AND Don't forget your "Little Church" Donation

Biggersville High at Boomer Years

November 8, 2018 performance for Biggersville High school. GOOD TIMES!!!

A Field Trip to Remember

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Students Eager to Learn... Take a Field Trip they will never forget.

September 13, 2018

Iuka Middle School 5th graders arrive at The Little Church to experience The Boomer Years.

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Friday, November 17, 2017

While many students and teachers were anxiously awaiting a 3 pm bell to begin Thanksgiving Break, 120 Iuka Middle School Beta Club students and their teachers... 

 

 

Local and Regional School Students

               ...came to The Little Church...

               ...took their seats...

               ...and were enthralled by the music and history of The Boomer Years.  Here's a clip...

September 20, 2018

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Burnsville School 7th & 8th Graders

Generations sharing with each other .

Gone

Put it Up... Take it down...

Before You Go

Please consider making your tax deductible contribution to Iuka Heritage, Inc. and help THE LITTLE CHURCH carry Iuka's Past to the future.

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