IIf you need a place to hold a wedding, reunion or any other gathering, the City of Rainier now has a new – and an old – location to consider. It’s the Rainier School and Evangelical Lutheran Church of Zion. The City of Rainier has refurbished this 1896 church intoRead More →
Take a look inside this 144-year-old heavenly church that has been transformed into a stunning home with a VERY stylish modern extension Stunning restored 1878 church with stylish contemporary extension is now on the market The incredible unique home is in the small Tasmanian town of Perth, a ten-minute driveRead More →
Protocol signed for the restoration of the historic Church of Saint-Eusthatios The Mayor of the Metropolitan Municipality of Kayseri, Dr Memduh Büyükkılıç and the Mayor of İncesu, Mustafa İlmek, signed a protocol for the restoration of the historic Saint Eusthatios Church in the district as part of the works ofRead More →
By Daniel Warn / [email protected] The Rainier Historical Zion Church recently received the finishing touches of a decade-long restoration effort the Town of Rainier has undertaken on the site. The building, located at 209, rue Olympia, received its coveted exterior lighting two weeks ago, as well as interior surveillance cameras.Read More →
Content of the article On October 20, a grant was awarded to the Nampa & District Museum, giving the green light to a project to convert a historic church in Nampa. Content of the article “We are very excited!” said Carson Murphy, director of the museum. “I want to startRead More →
IRONTON, OH (WOWK) – Last week we told you a story about the rescue of the oldest black church in Ironton, Ohio. After more details in development, we now have an updated report. The historic black church in peril at Ironton After speaking with the Mayor of Ironton about theRead More →
VERSAILLES, Ohio (WDTN) – A historic Darke County church that closed over 100 years ago is reopening them this weekend. A homecoming service and an open house celebration will take place at Saint-Pierre Lutheran Church in Versailles on Sunday, September 19 at 2:30 p.m. The church is considered the oldestRead More →
A small blue-tailed salamander darted along the cobblestones on the path leading to the ruins of the Episkopi Church in Sikinos, not being intimidated by our presence. Like a magical elf guarding a sacred shrine, he took us directly to the entrance to the fenced site of the Roman-era mausoleumRead More →
CHICAGO – Last week marked what would have been Emmett Till’s 80th birthdaye birthday if he hadn’t been killed by a group of white men in Mississippi in 1955. The 14-year-old black teenager was murdered after being accused of whistling a white woman in a grocery store. The crime shockedRead More →
Inside the ruins of the church. Credit: samtab.gov.tr A Greek church dating back to Byzantine times, located in the Ayaklıalan district of Samsun in Turkey was recently looted by treasure hunters according to Hurriyet. Samsun Church in Turkey The Turkish site reports that the remains of the Christian church wereRead More →
REMOVE THE GATEWAY. The National Historic Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) ordered the removal of the walkway leading to the Anini-y Church. On Friday, March 19, 2021, the Department of Public Works and Highways of the Ancient Technical District asked the contractor to fulfill the order. (Photo courtesy of DPWHRead More →
BELTON, TX – After nearly 200 years, it needs a makeover. The same goes for churches, which is why the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Belton is seeking federal funding. The Mt. Zion Methodist Church is the oldest African-American Methodist church in the state of Texas and it isRead More →
NEW YORK (AP) – A historic lower Manhattan church that houses New York’s Liberty Bell and whose congregation dates back to the city’s earliest days was destroyed by a massive fire early Saturday that caused flames to burst through the roof. The Middle Collegiate Church in the East Village burnedRead More →
THE oldest building in Northwich is asking for help raising funds for a much needed upgrade to its facilities. The parish church of Saint Helena, arguably the most beautiful building in the city, has been at the center of the life of the local community for over 600 years. InRead More →
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – A new $ 80 million hotel in Louisville is expected to create accommodation options near the downtown Norton Hospital complex. The Lazlo Group plans to incorporate the German Evangelical St. Paul’s Church into the design of the hotel, which would be near the intersection of SouthRead More →
33927921_H17016657 The Cultural Museum of Mont-Carmel. (SJVT file photo) The Cultural Museum of Mont-Carmel. (SJVT file photo) The Mont-Carmel Cultural and Historical Association will receive up to $ 78,480 in grants from the Northeast Heritage Economics Program through Maine Preservation. LILLE, Maine – The Mont-Carmel Cultural and Historical Association willRead More →
Residents of Shimla said Christ Church was built in the city around 1857. (Twitter / ANI) A 150-year-old historic bell in Himachal Pradesh will ring on Christmas after a long 35-year hiatus. This church call bell in Shimla’s Christ Church, which had been dysfunctional for decades, was recently restored. TheRead More →
PHOTO: Bill Vitrier | SouthPasadenan.com News | As part of Wednesday’s city council meeting, Dan Evans, above, spoke about South Pasadena Preservation’s upcoming local church tour on Saturday May 4 in the city. Evans is a member of the South Pasadena Preservation Foundation As a member of Foundation for theRead More →
Content of the article Lac Ste. Anne Historical Society (LSAHS) is seeking assistance with the relocation and preservation of the Anglican Church in Sangudo. Content of the article Judy Rhese of LSAHS, who also attended the church before it closed, said the structure was built in 1924 by the congregationRead More →
LANSFORD, Pa. – An historic society seeks to revive an old church in Carbon County. The exterior of the Welsh Congregational Church was … LANSFORD, Pa. – An historic society seeks to revive an old church in Carbon County. The exterior of the Welsh Congregational Church has been barricaded forRead More →
The scaffolding erected around one of Gloucester’s best-known religious buildings (after Gloucester Cathedral, of course!) The project, known as ‘Discover DeCrypt’, was funded in part by a grant of £ 1,360,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund, with additional funding from Gloucester City Council, the Diocese of Gloucester and the GloucesterRead More →
A man was arrested in connection with the theft of a historic box just hours after it was recovered by police. A large, ornate church collection box was taken from Boston Stump, along with one collection box for the Royal Air Force Association and two for Poppy Appeal. The boxRead More →
SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV-TV) – It has been ten months since nine members of Mother Emanuel ame Church were shot and killed. today, a church in Savannah unveiled a mural that will be sent in honor of the nine of Charleston. You may have noticed the images around Savannah promoting anti-violence.Read More →
NINAWAH from Iraq An Iraqi government official accused Daesh – also known as ISIS – of destroying a historic church early Monday in Mosul. Dureid Hikmat Tobia, minority adviser to the governor of Nineveh province, told Anadolu news agency that Daesh had blown up St. Markourkas Church – a 10th-centuryRead More →
through Linda hubbard December 23, 2012 St. Denis is a church in Menlo Park that has sprung up in many places over the years. Its first incarnation came in 1853 when Dennis Martin, a young Irish immigrant who had started a lumber business along San Francisquito Creek, built a churchRead More →