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Dawson Memorial Baptist Church’s Sunday Morning Service

Dawson Memorial Baptist Church’s Sunday Morning Service

Posted on May 18, 2021April 30, 2023 by David R. BainsIn Baptist, Homewood, Liturgy, Megachurches, Music, Worship

Vestavia Hills Baptist Church Sunday Worship

Vestavia Hills Baptist Church Sunday Worship

Posted on May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 by David R. BainsIn Adaptive Reuse, Baptist, Covid-19, Liturgy, Vestavia Hills, Worship

Reformation Day

Reformation Day

Posted on November 23, 2020August 14, 2023 by David R. BainsIn Art, Baptist, Birmingham, Samford University

Peter and John Heal a Man Who Was Lame

Peter and John Heal a Man Who Was Lame

This painting represents the hope, salvation, and heroism that Samford University prizes.

Posted on November 22, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Baptist

Three Kneeling Ministers Statue at Kelly Ingram Park

Three Kneeling Ministers Statue at Kelly Ingram Park

This sculpture is one of the few pieces of art in . . . the greater Birmingham area, that displays a religious act in the context of a political movement.

Posted on November 19, 2020August 14, 2023 by emmabucklesIn Art, Baptist, Birmingham, Civil Rights Movement, Downtown

“Fred Shuttlesworth” by John Rhoden

“Fred Shuttlesworth” by John Rhoden

By displaying Shuttlesworth and other activists in memorials, the city of Birmingham is acknowledging its unfortunate past and using it as an anthem of hope

Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Baptist, Birmingham, Civil Rights Movement, Downtown

Teaching Window at Mountain Brook Baptist

Teaching Window at Mountain Brook Baptist

As every congregation member stepped into the church, rainbow light filled the room

Posted on November 10, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Baptist, Biblical Illustrations, Stained Glass

Chancel Windows at Mountain Brook Baptist Church

Chancel Windows at Mountain Brook Baptist Church

When the light shines through those windows, the light truly makes the windows speak to everyone who sees them.

Posted on November 5, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Baptist, Biblical Illustrations, Stained Glass

Psalms 42 and 121 Window at Mountain Brook Baptist Church

Psalms 42 and 121 Window at Mountain Brook Baptist Church

The window shows the pain of this world while giving hope in the power and might of the Lord

Posted on November 3, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Baptist, Biblical Illustrations, Birmingham, Stained Glass

The Illumination of Esther in the Saint John’s Bible

The Illumination of Esther in the Saint John’s Bible

Her facial expression . . . could then be viewed as one of fearful loyalty. Her head is held high, yet her eyes appear tired, and her eyebrows hint dread

Posted on October 29, 2020November 1, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Baptist, Biblical Illustrations, Birmingham, Roman Catholicism, Samford University

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