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Marvyn Methodist Church Photos
The author reflects on their long-standing desire to photograph Marvyn Methodist Church in Alabama, which has stood for nearly 150 years. Despite the heat, they capture stunning images using a vintage Graflex camera. The well-maintained church, linked to the community’s name since 1874, symbolizes a blend of past and present.
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One of My Memorable Wedding Photo Shoots
The author reflects on memorable moments from a particularly special wedding shoot during the summer. Participating in their nephew’s wedding was a privilege, making it a standout event. While planning fewer weddings for 2024, they anticipate exploring new photography adventures. They conclude with well wishes for the New Year.
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Rebuilt Watoola Methodist Church
This post reflects on capturing images of a charming country church that was destroyed by the devastating EF4 Beauregard Tornado in March 2019. After considerable damage, the church has been beautifully rebuilt. Recently, the author took photographs of its stunning interior for a personal portfolio collection.
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Good Hope Baptist Church in Rural Uchee
The post discusses a photo shoot of Good Hope Baptist Church, exploring its historical significance and the ongoing interest in abandoned places. It highlights changes over time, referencing a previous photographer’s work. Established in 1837, the church is the oldest active one in Russell County, central to local history.
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Uchee Methodist Church’s Rural Decay Photos
Uchee Methodist Church, a historic Greek Revival structure in Uchee, Alabama, dates back to 1833 and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1997. This church played a significant role in the community’s history and witnessed various changes over time. The photographic project captures its architectural beauty and historical significance, highlighting unique…
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Rural Shady Grove CME Church
This post explores the beauty and history of abandoned rural structures, particularly focusing on those around Shady Grove CME Church, established in 1870. They emphasize their connection to these sites, sharing that they have various photo collections showcasing rural decay. Current images capture the church’s exterior due to access limitations.
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M25 Mission Camp in Atlanta
There are several entries that have been sitting in my drafts for a while that I’ve trying to get posted, and this happens to be one of them. M25 Mission Camp is a youth missional organization in Atlanta that works with the homeless in a way I’ve rarely seen over the years. It wasn’t the…
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Christian Musings on Doubt on a Quiet Saturday Morning
While I watched the sun come up over the trees today I started my Saturday with a cup of coffee and the newspaper, i.e. a read through Facebook and Twitter. This is something I haven’t done much lately for various reasons, but today I came across this article from @BuzzFeed via @jessmisener who wrote about…
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Prayer, Reflection, and Imposition of Ashes
Here are a few shots from our service last night. For me personally it was a physically and emotionally draining day, but a good one. I always like this particular service for the mere fact it starts a time of reflection and prayer, which moves our focus toward what’s really the greatest celebration of the…
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Preparing for the Season of Lent
A few weeks ago at my church we had what we call a Celebration Dinner, beginning a process of visioning for the future called Dream 2020. As we move through this visioning experience in 2013, we are asking people to begin this season with 40 days of prayer (and fasting), beginning with Ash Wednesday. Prayer…
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