The First United Methodist Church in downtown Birmingham has affectionately been called "First Church" as long as I can remember. Their website says it was founded in 1872 and the inscription over the door says the building was erected in 1891. Since that time, it has been considered the "Mother Church" of many churches in the Greater Birmingham area. I think it's wonderful that this church as survived over all these years and is still a vibrant part of our city.
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I love that top picture.
Me so too. The masonry work on that facade is superb, V. As is the work in the SG windows. Any chance of a peek inside?
What do you thing the congregation would average at 8am on a Sunday?
V, This is beautiful! The window in the first is magnifique!
I love this kind of brown stone. There's a bridge here that has an elaborate set of stairs from this same stone. Very soft impression, despite its being stone!
It's beautiful, and the light and shadows make it even more so! These are wonderful photos, V!
Strange! In Europe, it might be considered the "new" church. It's all relative.
Very beautiful! I love the muted colors and that stonework.
That really is amazing & beautiful! Fine photos
A very soothing view.
I am always wondering for a little while when I hear "Fifth Bank" or "Yellow Five" wondering what happened to the four first ones... but for the First Church I don't have to think, lol.
Beautiful building and the light is perfection!
Oh, well done! I was wishing I had you along yesterday.
Divine.
The shadows really make these shots...and you have captured the mottle effect so well.
Reflections of the New on the Old...
you've really captured the fall colors!
Beautiful windows on this church and the light catches their glory perfectly!
Hiker,
I wish I had been with you as well my friend. Not sure about that music although I didn't mind it so much.
V
For the First Church congregation, I hope you felt I did you lovely church justice!
The dappled light is lovely. I'm glad you have such an institution. America is a bit short on things like this.
At first I didn't realize the unbelievable effect on the wall were shadows! Fantastic! And the building is stunning! Great post!
Now you're just showin off. Geez, V, that's a humdinger!
Sublime, definitely.
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