Sunday, December 23, 2018
Churches at Christmas
There is so much I could write about churches, especially those in small rural communities (where the congregation is a sea of white hair), but most of those stories will have to wait. This week however, our local Anglican church put on both a small community breakfast and a large community dinner - admission just by donation.
The Anglican church in Meaford is a beautiful small stone church with a beautiful interior, complete to the wooden beam roof. Wanting to expand its outreach effort in the community, this church called for volnteers, and among them found an outstanding chef. The project of community breakfasts and dinners evolved naturally from there.
I just remembered to take a picture of our breakfasts while there still some food left on our plates. It was truly excellent, and the dinner was even better. The whole effort reminded me of the important social role churches play in small towns where many seniors live alone.
I always enjoy stained glass windows, and those here were no exception. In fact they are well known for one specific reason, and visitors come to see them quite regularly. Can you tell which one is different among these three, and why/
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That is a great looking stone church. I especially like churches for their unique architecture both inside and out. And I do agree churches play an important social role in small towns where many seniors live alone. That bottom window looks different to me because it seems to have Kings and Queens in it instead of religious figures.
ReplyDeletethe church has an excellent idea for outreach. They are making people happy.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, a church 3 miles from us has Wednesday breakfasts but we have never attended. Beautiful church!! I will say the last window is different from the other two...the first two are from the Bible...the last one was not as far as I could tell:)
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your dear wife a Happy and Merry Christmas. Thank you for sharing the stained glass windows (beautiful) - glad your readers have made clever suggestions as to their differences. Your breakfast photos were great, the dinner must have been amazing because your breakfasts were wonderful. Community outreach pulling together is very special.
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People have been repurposing churches like mad in Ontario. It's good, because a lot of them, like this one, is well-built. There is a teeny church near us that is now a home. It makes for interesting living space!
ReplyDeleteLove the small rural churches, that breakfast sure looked amazing !
ReplyDeletemmm...great eats
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful church!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Al's reasoning on the windows.
Merry Christmas!
The tiny Anglican church near us puts on quite a meal too. It's such a tiny remote place but the size of their congregation is huge.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is quite a breakfast, what my doctor calls a heart attack special! I just stopped by to wish you all the very best for a great Christmas and a 2019 filled with joy. All the best, David
ReplyDeleteA beautiful church.
ReplyDeleteI would say number three window is different because Jesus is in the first two and not in the third.
A very Merry and Happy Christmas to you and Mrs FG.
Beautiful building. Even though I'm not at all religious I an admire the skill it took to build so many stone edifices, from tiny country churches to great cathedrals. It's unfortunate that so many of those beautiful old buildings are being supplanted by megachurches that are being built with inferior materials by workers without the skills to make something beautiful and lasting.
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