Alec John Langford

Alec John Langford (June 1, 1926 - October 14, 2022) Alec Langford beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and uncle was born in Collingwood, New Zealand and attended undergraduate school in that country. Throughout his life, he has been actively involved in congregations of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). A graduate of Christian Theological Seminary, he earned a Doctor of Ministry degree in counseling, a Master of Theology degree and a Bachelor of Divinity degree. He also received a Master of Science from St. Francis College and a Bachelor of Arts from Phillips University. Dr. Langford held pastorates in Indiana, Illinois, Virginia, England, and New Zealand. From 1986 to 1997, he served as a staff Counselor at Buchanan Counseling Center, Indianapolis, Indiana and from 1988, in private counseling practice at Northwood Christian Church until retirement in March 2004. In 2007, Chalice Press published his book, Communion Prayers for Holy Days and Holidays. CBP Press published his book, Invitations to Communion in 1986. Author House published his memoirs From Road’s End, Growing Up in New Zealand, in 2009. Abingdon Press published an earlier book Meditations and Devotions for Adults in 1976. New Life in Christ was co-authored with Alice Langford in 1980. Woodcarving, woodwork and travel have been among his preferred hobbies. Surviving Alec is his wife of 69 years Alice (Rist) Langford, retired Treasurer and Executive of the Finance Department of the Division of Overseas Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), children: Kevin, Scott (Sheryl), Lesli Lanteigne (Ken) and Fiona Rademacher (Matt), grandchildren: Nicole (Colin) McRaney, Benjamin Lanteigne, Isobel Rademacher and Ashton Rademacher, as well as great grandchildren Rhys McRaney and Alec McRaney. Also surviving him is his sister Gladys Harris. Preceding Alec in death: Florence May (Russ) and John Edward Langford (parents), Lorna Langford, Ian Langford, and Murray Langford (siblings). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meat the Need www.meattheneed.org – New Zealand, Quench and Connect www.quenchandconnect.org – P.O. Box 60432, San Diego, CA 92166 Global Ministries, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ, www.globalministries.org - P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis 46206-1986. Memorial service 2 pm, October 24, 2022. Northwood Christian Church, 4550 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205.

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Alec John Langford

June 1, 1926 - October 14, 2022