Last Sunday my daughter and her choir sang at the Church of the Transfiguration in New York City. this beautiful Episcoplean church, which is about a century and a half old, is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was a well-known stop on the Underground Railroad, and many an African American sought shelter there during the draft riots during the Civil War.
This high church congregation (smells and bells and loads of formality) managed to set the fire alarm off as a result of its abundant use of incense, but nobody was fazed. These things happen. The window above is in the church's sanctuary. There are more images of this church here, Here's a bootleg video of the kids singing.
Weekend Snapshot
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ReplyDeleteThat is a realy pretty piece of stained glass. Funny, the fire aarm because of the incense haha!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and peaceful image that is!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Sunday, Sandy. :)
That beautiful stained glass window is an inspiration as was the choir I am sure I bet the choir sounded angelic in the old church. It seems like those old churches had great acoustics.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful church...thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeletehugs
Sandi
Set off the fire alarm? Seriously? Wow...
ReplyDeleteI love the line "smells and bells and boatloads of formality". Pretty well sums up my one experience in an Episcopal church. Christmas Eve a whole bunch of years ago.
What a neat opportunity for yoru daughter and her group! Beautiful stained glass window!
ReplyDeletefun celebration and images...i think some of my eastern ancestors were involved in the underground railroad-sure hope so anyway.
ReplyDeletethat picture is amazing in the detail and the use of light, I almost feel like i amlooking at it in person! Lovely shot Dear Friend!
ReplyDeleteYou have certainly seen this, but I found it fascinating. Imagine, you trod where Sam Watterson walked to his wedding.
ReplyDeletehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Church_Around_the_Corner
I am sure that your daughter's group sounded ... angelic!
-Greg
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Lovely picture . . . and what a story!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image Sandy and I love your description (smells and bells). My father was an Episcopalean minister and we had change ringers (they still do for that matter).
ReplyDeleteLovely piece of art this glass it must give a sense of wonder to the atmosphere of your church.
ReplyDeletemy weekend snap is here
http://aguthrieimages.wordpress.com/2009/04/26/weekend-snapshotvasquez-rocks-natural-area-nature-center/
It touches the heart.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful stained glass and you captured it nicely. Thanks for the historical background of the church too.
ReplyDeleteThe colors in this picture are fantastic. While we were in Germany, we saw so many churches with paintings just like this one. Very moving and very beautiful. Great job, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You must come down to our St. Paul's on the Green here in Norwalk. It really is a special place. And I'm not even a member. Just love it anyway.
ReplyDeleteWhat a splendid image, Sandy. You photographed it so well.
ReplyDeleteI'll watch the video of the kids singing.
A peaceful image and a place where people feel safe.
ReplyDeleteOh thats so nice
ReplyDeletei often see something like that in churches
Thanks for sharing your beautiful slide and video of the choir. You have a beautiful church. I love stained glass windows. The music is very difficult to sing, but the choir sings beautifully. Thanks for your visit! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful, so peaceful. wonderful choices
ReplyDeleteGreat capture Sandy.
ReplyDeleteI suddenly miss my choir mates back home.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that lovely image! My WS entry is here.
Thanks for the image, it had curative properties for me as I'm feeling a bit fragile
ReplyDeleteLOL it set the alarm? Gee.. I can only imagine the scent there! Must be heavenly!
ReplyDeletethat's a beautiful painting of Mother and Child.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful picture, and it must have been a wonderful experience.
ReplyDeleteso nice sandy. it sets our minds to reflect. it's nice that you visited the church.
ReplyDeletewhat a tender picture
ReplyDeletewhat a tender picture
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful shot, Sandy! I think ive seen a glass window using this image. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the windows of old churches. We should bring this tradition of stained glass back!
ReplyDeleteSandy, I listened! Wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteClear shot of the stained glass. It radiates peace.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful touching window. Anybody who has ever had a hug from somebody with little arms understands that image.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful window! I bet it was wonderful there!
ReplyDeleteLove the photol-and glad you all had a good time!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.