#church
Tour Saint-François, Nice, France. July 2017, iPhone 5s.
#nice #france #church #tower #apartments #building #balconies #architecture #light #shadow #vintagestyle
In the U.S., the institutional Church is dying. I've heard it's happening across the West. It's time we acknowledge what's going on and started behaving like entrepreneurs. Let's not be Kodak.
#church #bible #entrepreneurship #kingdom
https://alexbilson.dev/plants/faith/the-church-must-learn-new-forms/#jump
Profile Spotlight (3/3) on Heidi. Find her full exmormon profile at: https://wasmormon.org/profile/hmsmith0320/
Share your own Mormon story at http://wasmormon.org
#exmormon #exmo #mormon #lds #cult #church #postmormon #deconstruction #faith #god #prophet #josephsmith
Profile Spotlight (2/3) on Heidi. Find her full exmormon profile at: https://wasmormon.org/profile/hmsmith0320/
Share your own Mormon story at http://wasmormon.org
#exmormon #exmo #mormon #lds #cult #church #postmormon #deconstruction #faith #god #prophet #josephsmith
Profile Spotlight (1/3) on Heidi. Find her full exmormon profile at: https://wasmormon.org/profile/hmsmith0320/
Share your own Mormon story at http://wasmormon.org
#exmormon #exmo #mormon #lds #cult #church #postmormon #deconstruction #faith #god #prophet #josephsmith
Film Kodak Trix, 120, medium format Bronica.
#photo #photography #photoart #bw #filmsnotdead #blackandwhite #filmphotography #mediumformat #monochrome #believeinfilm #winter #church #tree
This #Christian claims her three amputated toes were regrown during a #prayer service
https://friendlyatheist.substack.com/p/this-christian-claims-her-three-amputated
#church #christianity #faithhealer #scam #lies #religion #superstition
The River of Light, 1877 #church #luminism https://www.wikiart.org/en/frederic-edwin-church/el-r-o-de-luz-the-river-of-light-1877
Worshipping at a Mexican church this morning was such a joy! For me I rarely sing at church but process the words in my head. Today I felt free to sing and worship from my heart not even knowing what words I was singing.
#worship #jesus #christianity #church
Photos from today's worship service at Beacon Hill Church. See the whole set here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nomad7674/albums/72177720306853788 #church #potluck #praiseandworship
Important talk on the rise of fundamentalism and the influence of Ephraimite monasteries in Greek Orthodox churches:
Dr Frances Kostarelos, PhD - RELIGIOUS PLURALISM & FUNDAMENTALISM https://youtu.be/_d8dnsYlLBs
#Orthodoxy #religion #church #Ephraimite
Film Kodak Trix, 120, medium format Bronica.
#photo #photography #photoart #bw #filmsnotdead #blackandwhite #filmphotography #mediumformat #monochrome #believeinfilm #winter #church #tree
This morning I chaired the service for Ironworks Pike Community Church.
Y'all will be glad that I did not sing at all.
https://www.youtube.com/live/c9KgjoD4REU?feature=share&t=240
Pastor Jack Brooks taught on "Our Liberal God!"
Hope this whole service is blessing to you.
#Church #WorshipLeader #OurLiberalGod
Region: Pompei, Italy
POI: Santuario della Beata Vergine del Santo Rosario
Discover hidden gems in Pompei: https://visitsights.com/sights/Italy/Pompei
Do you know a lesser-known sightseeing spot in this region?
#Travel #Building #Pompei #Sights #Amenity #Church #Christian #Religion #PlaceOfWorship #Italy #Sightseeing
Credits: Wikimedia / Velvet / CC BY-SA 3.0
All set up for our reflective Mothering Day Service, Runaway.
Lecturer sacked and threatened with counter-#terrorism referral after tweeting #homosexuality 'invading the #church' - Daily Mail
What is going on in the U.K.?!
Moving church?
Four questions to ask:
• What are my non-negotiable doctrines?
• Do people welcome me with genuine love?
• Does the pastor love me or an extra number?
• Is the wisdom from the Bible, tradition or the leaders' ingenuity?
Bathe it all in prayer.
#TrumpVoters: We're Against Separation of #Church & #State
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KElNGYf0DIk
Region: Bratislava, Slovakia
POI: Kostol svätého Mikuláša
Create unforgettable memories with our free walking tours in Bratislava: https://visitsights.com/sightseeing-tours/Slovakia/Bratislava
What is your favorite sightseeing destination and why?
#Bratislava #PlaceOfWorship #Christian #Amenity #Church #Heritage #Sightseeing #Slovakia #Travel #Religion #Building #Sights
Credits: Wikimedia / Ľuboš Repta / CC BY-SA 4.0
A country Church surrounded by green fields located in County Donegal, Ireland.
https://pixels.com/featured/country-church-john-hughes.html
#BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #SpringIntoArt #Donegal #Ireland #church
Decorative artwork seen in a Church in Wrocław a city on the Oder River in western Poland. It’s known for its Market Square, lined with elegant townhouses and featuring a modern fountain.
https://pixels.com/featured/wroclaw-church-interior-19-john-hughes.html
#BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #SpringIntoArt #Wroclaw #Poland #church
Only half of #US #Protestant pastors are “very satisfied” in their current #vocation, and two-thirds feel less confident about their #ministry calling than they did when they began to pastor a #church.
#clergy #Christianity
https://julieroys.com/barna-survey-pastors-confidence-ministry-calling-sharply-declined/
This week I had the privilege of reading the book At The Gates: Disability, Justice and the Churches by @naomilawsonjacobs and @emjric.
Through personal stories and delving into the Old and New Testaments, this book has opened my eyes to ways that disabled Christians have been excluded from the body of Christ, and sometimes even hurt by well (or not-so-well) meaning fellow believers.
Bookwyrm review: https://bookrastinating.com/user/dankeck/review/100747/s/poignantly-honest-look-at-disability-and-the-christian-church
#Disability #DisabilityJustice #SocialModel #Christian #Church #Jesus
Medallion leaf motif carved in stone, mixed media. Did you know that historically, leaf designs symbolize fertility and growth?
Art - https://deborah-league.pixels.com/featured/circular-abstract-deborah-league.html
#AYearForArt #mastodon #mastoart #artwork #artist #art #digitalart #arte #photography #mastodonart #wallart #homedecor #rustic #church #architecture #buyintoart #ancient #symbolic #growth #fertility #leafmotif
Fenster der kleinen lutherischen Kirche in Edertal-Bergheim:
#FensterFreitag, #WindowFriday, #myphoto, #Foto, #photo, #LutherischeKirche, #Kirche, #Church, #Église, #Церковь, #Chiesa, #Iglesia, #Kerk, #教會, #教会, #チャーチ, #教堂, #Geschichte, #History, #DieKircheImDorfLassen, #Edertal, #Bergheim, #Nordhessen, #ViaAdrana, #Fahrrad, #bikes, #bike, #fedibikes, #Radtour, #EderauenRadweg = #EderRadweg = #ER, #Hessen
5. Die kleine lutherische Kirche in Edertal-Bergheim:
Das Kirchlein der Selbständigen Evangelisch-Lutherischen Kirche wurde vor 111 Jahren, am 3. März 1912, geweiht.
#myphoto, #Foto, #photo, #LutherischeKirche, #Kirche, #Church, #Église, #Церковь, #Chiesa, #Iglesia, #Kerk, #教會, #教会, #チャーチ, #教堂, #Geschichte, #History, #DieKircheImDorfLassen, #Edertal, #Bergheim, #Nordhessen, #ViaAdrana, #Fahrrad, #bikes, #bike, #fedibikes, #Radtour, #EderauenRadweg = #EderRadweg = #ER, #Hessen, @fedibikes_de, @fedibikes
MISSION SAN JOSE BY PAMELA WILLIAMS
Known as the "Queen of the Missions", this is the largest of the missions and was almost fully restored to its original design in the 1930s
Digitally painted original #photo
You can find this on prints and various other products here: https://3-pamela-williams.pixels.com/featured/10857-mission-san-jose-pamela-williams.html
#SharePamsArt #POTD #Photography #photographyIsArt #PhotoOfTheDay #DigitalArt #AYearForArt #ArtMatters #Art #smile #TheArtDistrict #mission #sanantonio #texas #church #artist #followfriday
Call to Prayer, #Marrakesh, #Morocco
I stumbled across this scene as I was wandering around Marrakesh. A young man was helping an older man negotiate the steps into a mosque for afternoon prayers.
#Sony #SonyAlpha #Mirrorless #A6000 #18200 #Photography #Picture #OAA #TravelPhotography #Travel #WellTravelled ArchitecturalPhotography #OATtravel #OverseasAdventureTravel #Cityscape #StreetPhotography #urbex #ThrowbackThursday #Thursday #History #MastoArt #Door #DoorsOfMastodon #Mosque #Church
Random picture from my previous life in #Asia. Time for #church! Lambunao, #Philippines.
I was glad when they said unto me, we will go to the house of the Lord! #Psalm 122:1.
The Jesuits of Canada, a religious order of the Catholic Church, has published the names of 27 priests and brothers who it says have been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors, one of the few Catholic entities in the country to release such a list.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-jesuits-priests-sexual-abuse-catholic-church/
#Church #Catholic #SexualAbuse
The decorative ceiling of a Church in Barcelona, Spain.
https://pixels.com/featured/the-barcelona-church-ceiling-john-hughes-photographic.html
#BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #SpringIntoArt #Barcelona #Spain #church
Saint Mary's Church from Downton Abbey, Bampton, Cotswolds, England. My family and I enjoyed watching the series and were delighted to visit some of the actual sites.
Art - https://deborah-league.pixels.com/featured/saint-marys-church-downton-abbey-deborah-league.html
#AYearForArt #travelart #England #watercolor #sliceoflife #travelgoals #mastodon #mastoart #artwork #artist #art #digitalart #arte #charming #photography #mastodonart #travel #wallart #homedecor #quaint #rustic #church #architecture #cotswolds #DowntonAbbey #bampton #buyintoart #springintoart
Practising my stained glass look again, this image is based on a photo I took last fall of a little church at the end of a row of trees throwing long shadows...
Artwork is here - https://peggy-collins.pixels.com/featured/going-to-church-stained-glass-peggy-collins.html
#silentsunday #church #autumn #fall #trees #art #abstract #abstractart #color #colorfulart #sunday #AYearForArt #ArtMatters #mastodonart #fedigiftshop #mastoart #fediart #BuyIntoArt #TheArtDistrict #artbooster #artcollector #peggycollins #peggycollinsgallery
Die Stabkirche in Stiege nach dem Wiederaufbau an ihrem neuen Platz.
The new location of the stave church after its reconstruction.
#silentsunday #harz #sachsenanhalt #church #architecture #photography #travel #photographie
This is quite insightful, on the Free #Church of Scotland and #KateForbes. Having spent 16 years in #Inverness, it rings true. The #FreeChurchofScotland has reinvented itself in recent years, and #Highland #Presbyterian culture is changing
https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v45/n06/fraser-macdonald/in-time-of-schism
Fenster der Hospitalskappelle („Spittel“) in Gudensberg:
#FensterFreitag, #WindowFriday, #myphoto, #Foto, #photo, #Hospitalskappelle, #Spittel, #Kappelle, #Kirche, #Church, #Église, #Церковь, #Chiesa, #Iglesia, #Kerk, #教會, #教会, #チャーチ, #教堂, #Geschichte, #History, #DieKircheImDorfLassen, #Gudensberg, #Chattengau, #Nordhessen, #Fahrrad, #bikes, #bike, #fedibikes, #Radtour, #TourDeChattengau, #Chattengauweg = #R21, #Hessen, #R12
just remembered I have #church today!! 🙏🔊✨
Mary Baker Eddy Museum and the First Church of Christ Scientist in Downtown Boston. Had a blast capturing these in 2008 #Photography #Architecture #Church #Monochrome #Arches #BlackAndWhitePhotography
"A group of conservative Colorado Catholics has spent millions of dollars to buy mobile app tracking data that identified priests who used gay dating and hookup apps and then shared it with bishops around the country."
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/03/09/catholics-gay-priests-grindr-data-bishops/
#Republicans #LGBTQ #Dating #OkCupid #Grindr #Scruff #Surveillance #Religion #Catholic #Church #Nutters
I’ve been hearing this church’s bells every 15 minutes from where I’ve been staying. So I ducked in after lunch, and was literally the only human in the entire space. Absolutely silent and amazing. #church #cathedral #NewOrleans
Stopped by St Peter's Church in Monkwearmouth, Sunderland in yesterday's bright sunshine to capture it framed above the carpet of crocuses.
The Saxon tower and west wall to which it is attached are the oldest parts of the church, which was founded AD674.
The site was once part of a monastic settlement, located on the banks of the River Wear.
Urnes stavkyrkje, III. Norway, November 2022 #aowsimages #norway #scandinavia #church #stavkyrkje #urnes #photography #blackandwhitephotography
Birnie Kirk south of Elgin in Moray, built around 1140 on the site of an earlier Celtic church. Birnie Kirk served as the first cathedral of the Bishops of Moray and it is one of the oldest churches in continuous use in Scotland. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/elgin/birniekirk/index.html
#Scotland #BirnieKirk #Church #Elgin #Moray #UndiscoveredScotland
4. Die Hospitalskappelle („Spittel“) in Gudensberg:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospital…Die Hospitalskappelle („Spittel“) des ehemaligen Hospitals zum Heiligen Geist, einem Hospiz in Gudensberg, gestiftet und erbaut im Jahr 1365.
#myphoto, #Foto, #photo, #Hospitalskappelle, #Spittel, #Kappelle, #Kirche, #Church, #Église, #Церковь, #Chiesa, #Iglesia, #Kerk, #教會, #教会, #チャーチ, #教堂, #Geschichte, #History, #DieKircheImDorfLassen, #Gudensberg, #Chattengau, #Nordhessen, #Fahrrad, #bikes, #bike, #fedibikes, #Radtour, #TourDeChattengau, #Chattengauweg = #R21, #Hessen, #R12
Happy birthday #AntonioVivaldi, born on this day in 1678 🎶
"Springtime is upon us. The birds celebrate her return with festive song, and murmuring streams are softly caressed by the breezes."
#HappyBirthday #Vivaldi #OTD #OnThisDay #Composer #Music #ClassicalMusic #Orchestra #RedPriest #Violin #Venice #Italy #Baroque #Concerto #Opera #Choral #Priest #Church @classicalmusic
New Mexico Church. New Mexico, April 2019 #aowsimages #newmexico #southwest #usa #church #storm #photography #blackandwhitephotography
Given the dearth of responses to my toots a few weeks ago, I can only assume that I've been banned for some Mastodon misdemeanour - perhaps it was because I ill-advisedly posted about my Irish classes.
Anyway, I'll give it one last go, so do let me know if you see this!
It's a little video of my favourite flowers at this time of year - #snowdrops! I'm playing the tune King of Kings on #clawhammer #banjo.
#flowers #spring #Magheralin #church #graveyard #music
https://youtu.be/YVTJiHRrPxI
Church deacon sentenced to 22 years in prison for filming underage boys using restroom
#Florida #Church #Deacon
https://www.wcjb.com/2023/02/14/church-deacon-sentenced-22-years-prison-filming-underage-boys-using-restroom/
Looking through a window in the remains of the Kirkton of Culsalmond Old Parish Church.
In the distance is the Bennachie peak called Mither Tap (Hill of the Breast).
Mither Tap has an Iron Age hill fort on its summit and has brilliant views in all directions.
#FensterFreitag #WindowFriday #church #ruins
#Alford #Aberdeenshire #Scotland #photo #photography
This is a significant article from CT. Hohn Cho, an elder at John MacArthur’s church, spoke the truth & advocated for Eileen Grey, an abused woman who was mistreated by the church leadership. He pleaded for repentance. And got told to “walk back” his comments or resign. He and his wife resigned membership the next day. https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2023/february/grace-community-church-elder-biblical-counseling-abuse.html
Sigh.-> “This is why church pews are emptying”: Boebert called out for seemingly “praying” for Biden’s death
“This is why #church pews are emptying at a ferocious rate. Why increasing numbers of Americans now say they are religiously unaffiliated. #Christianity in America has devolved into a rabid tribe of Talibangelicals and gun-totin Y'all Qaeda fanatics." @lindyli 🙃
Did you know there was a Black (Negro) National Anthem? If yes, raise your hand if you know the lyrics. If not, listen to this rendition.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=8QK4p22LHtw&feature=shares
#bible #church #husbandandwife #jesussaves #jesuschrist #scripture #christian #amen #worship #godisgood #blessed #hope #truth #gospel #inspiration #holyspirit #lord #christianity #jesus #prayer #bibleverse #grace #god #pray #faith #praise #christ #peace #love #lbxfitness
Preston Manor secret walled garden, Preston Park, Brighton, UK. Adjacent to St Peter's church, where the bench is located.
Preston Manor is the former manor house of the ancient village of Preston. The present building dates mostly from 1738.
The location is (what3words)
///fails.chest.shade for anyone interested
I usually follow back, & really appreciate often fb boosters.
#Photography #Church #Brighton #Sussex #Garden #PrestonManor #WalledGarden #SecretGarden #HiddenSussex
"Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds" says the Letter to the Hebrews, "not neglecting to meet together...but encouraging one another."
Those are appropriate words to consider as the #COVID pandemic grinds on. And make no mistake: it does grind on.
Abandoned church in England 🇬🇧
I climbed up the back of the tall altar, and onto the narrow window ledge. This gave a very interesting vantage point to shoot my photos from.
Kinda looks like I am hovering several metres off the floor though 😂
Did you know that #grain #politics were so important in #AncientRome that they got deified?
If #famine was near, Roman citizens could expect a free grain ration from the #ruler.
To let themselves be celebrated for their benevolence, the gifts were said to come from Annona, a #goddess of grain.
She lacks proper #mythology, but was well received by the Roman public.
The practice survived well after the fall of the imperial reign, and
the #church took over in 590 A.D.
Forgot I had an account here! The past several weeks I finally got hooked to the #Fediverse 😂 took awhile for it to catch on for me but it finally did and now I can't put it down.
So here's a little #introduction post for this instance! 😁
I grew up in a strict #christian household and stopped going to #church when I became a teenager. My #religious upbringing brought me a lot of religion related trauma and for a long time I felt resentful of the church and my father for the things that really hurt me during my upbringing.
I had my #SpiritualAwakening back in 2016 triggered by my first #OutOfBodyExperience. It wasn't a much of an out of body experience, but happened simply because I was curious about what #AstralProjection was, and spirit decided to show me that day. That was the catalyst that set me down the #spiritual path.
From there it lead me down the rabbit hole of astral projection, #ShadowWork, #reiki, opening the #ThirdEye, #manifestation, #divination, #DreamWork, and a bunch of other things.
These days my path has narrowed a bit and my primary method of expansion is shadow work, and dream work plays a big role in my shadow work. This path has allowed me to heal from a lot of religious trauma I experienced growing up and get to know myself on a much deeper level.
#Tarot and #oracle reading is also something I still practice fairly regularly and recently I have been really wanting to learn more about the #pagan #WheelOfTheYear and getting in tune with nature's cycles.
My biggest spiritual inspiration is #GigiYoung. She teaches a lot about #occult science from #RudolfSteiner's work, #cosmology, and diving deep into the sinister agendas of elite groups involved in the dark occult.
That's me in a nutshell! 😊 Thanks for having me, and thanks to the admin for increasing the character limit on posts. 😁 I like to write a lot, and the increased character limit makes this an excellent blogging platform!
Oude Kerk Canal, take a peak:
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/oude-kerk-canal-in-evening-reflections-norma-brandsberg.html
#amsterdam #church #architecture #oldtown #AYearForArt #BuyIntoArt #art #photography #ArtMatters
#Nature #NaturePhotography #WallArtForSale #buyartnotcandy #buyart #landscapes
@nbrandsberg
After centuries submitting to the church’s patriarchy, ‘deconstruction’ has empowered Texas women to question the tenets of their faith—and it could change the face of Evangelicalism for good.
Read it here: https://www.chron.com/culture/article/evangelical-women-deconstruction-religion-17012629.php
My husband grew up #unitarian I had a hilarious conversation with the pastor at his church who wanted to know why more people didn't come.
"well do you REALLY want to know?" she said "have at it."
"You need better music. Get a base and a drum set. Hire a director for the Choir. no volunteers. #Church music ought to slap."
IDK if they took the advice she looked kinda stunned.🤣
As I’ve now left the Bird Site, I thought I’d better #introduce myself…
👋🏼 I’m Mel & moved to #Wiltshire in 2021 where I live with my husband Chris.
I am a #creative bod - a #graphicdesigner & love #photography & #painting - I finally discovered #oilpainting last year! #Seascapes are a fave.
I play #flute (over 40y) & am in a concert band. I sing too - #alto. As a #Christian, I’m looking fwd to joining the #worship team at my new #church soon.
I’m an affable type so do say hi!
Today’s my favourite day in the #ChristmasTide — the feast of Stephen (#BoxingDay or #WrenDay as it commonly known).
But why do I like the #FeastOfStephen so much? Two reasons and it’s not really about the Saint or the day:
1. My favourite #Christmas song is #GoodKingWenceslas — it is a beautiful song, with an iconic melody; the song is set on this day “Good King #Wenceslas looked out, On the Feast of Stephen” In fact I like St Wenceslas far more than St Stephen, but that’s another story.
2. This reason is the one I like the most. There is an odd tradition in #England to give unnamed parliamentary buildings the name of “St Stephen’s (insert building here)” — why? Well let’s look at who St Stephen was (in brief).
He is considered the first #Christian #Martyr or known as “Protomartyr”. He he was a deacon in the early #Church at Jerusalem who angered members of various synagogues by his teachings. Accused of blasphemy at his trial, he made a speech denouncing the authorities and was stoned to death in 36 AD.
I was told by an officer of the Houses of Parliament the #myth is that his name is used because he stood for justice and truth, as the Mother Parliament should. An irony — even from its inception and especially today.
And there we go; happy Boxing Day / Feast of Stephen.
#Histodon #histodons #folklore #MythologyMonday @folklore @histodons @mythologymonday @mythologybot
Admittedly, I rarely step foot inside churches other than for weddings and funerals, but I have no problem appreciating the architecture.
This is the back of St. Anne's Catholic church, as seen from old Highway 40 just outside of Walker Kansas. Shot March 23, 2019. The front of the church can be seen on Google street view if you're interested.
Challenging blog post from @RichardJMurphy
"The Christian message at Christmas is one of radical economic reform. Why doesn't the Church say that? Is it just too embedded with the proud and the mighty it's meant to be pulling down?"
https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2022/12/23/the-radical-economics-of-christmas/
#ChurchOfEngland #Magnificat #JustinWelby #ArchbishopOfCanterbury #Church #Economics
If we cannot openly talk about the sin of racism and white supremacy in the church, & the church is supposed to be the hospital for sin & sickness, then where else do we expose it? If the church doesn't expose it, then they are complicit in defending it. #whitesupremacy #evangelicals #church #racism #christian #christianity #christians #christiannationalism #blackmastodon