Friend Julie and I spent a morning last week photographing the downtown churches. These are the older churches and because they are downtown, they were locked. Everyone was very gracious in letting us in and we took photos of stain glass, alters, stairs, chairs, statues and flowers.
What spoke to me most on this morning were the pews. The ornateness, the simpleness, the design, the quiet, the history.
These pews provided support for people through the joys and sorrows and the mundane of life, and hold many secrets. So many have sought comfort here, did they find it? So many made promises, did they keep them?
Many found hope here, did any become dispirited? These pews embraced a community, did they also harbor hatred and rejection?
To see Julie’s post on some of the stain glass windows we photographed go to:
A New Day: Living Life Almost Gracefully 
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I like the bow in the wooden benches – such a room makes me quiet and wondering …
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Yes, I agree Frizz. Very graceful and soothing.
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Great thoughts for the pictures – your photos have some nice leading lines. Also, love the new profile picture too !! Have a great day
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Thanks, Nora. I like the leading lines, too. I usually don’t like to have my photo taken so I don’t have many to choose from. I appreciate your letting me know you like it.
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Lovely thoughts and pictures!!
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Thank you, Jawahar.
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You captured the message of these pews well. Nicely done.
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Thanks, Julie. I find that if I select the photos that stir me in some way, the message comes as soon as I start writing.
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I like both the photos and the reflections, Pat. Thanks.
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Thank you, Karen. I’m glad you set up a blog so you can leave messages. Are you planning on doing some writing? I hope so.
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