Lenten Photo a Day Practice - Day 3 Sacrifice

So many sacrificed during the Civil Rights Movement, and here in Birmingham, we have never forgotten. The Eour Spritis, by Birmingham sculptor Elizabeth McQueen is a powerful tribute to the four young girls killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in 1963. In the distance, Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.  Kelly Ingram Park, Birmingham.

For the next 40 days of Lent, I will be posting a photo each day using the list from RethinkChurch.org. I've been wanting a project to push my photography and I hope you will enjoy my offerings and maybe some of you might want to join as well. #rethinkchurch

A Home In the Heart of Our City

This is Birmingham's First Presbyterian Church, "First Pres".  The first church in the new city of Birmingham, it calls itself " A Home in the Heart of the City" and it certainly is.  Surrounded by Birmingham's financial and business district this historic church has too many wonderful outreach ministries to mention.  May I inject a personal note that their First Light program is one for which I have a special interest and respect.  A historical note that I think you will find very interesting,  their long time former pastor, Dr. Edward Ramage, was one of the pastors to receive Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s  Letter from the Birmingham Jail.  So as you can see, this church has a long history of acceptance and service to our community.

The Tune du Jour is "The Poet" by Michael Dulin

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Remembering II

Birmingham played a large part in the Civil Rights Movement.  Thankfully, our city has come a long way since the turbulent 60's.  This is Kelly Ingram Park.  I featured it previously here.   This photograph captures the statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. looking towards the 16th Street Baptist Church.  To the left is the Civil Rights Institute.  We remember with pain, the past and look forward to continued healing and progress for our city and our country.

Bottom Photo:  La Tour Eiffel from Jardins des Tuileries

I am in Paris this week.  I have preposted my blog.  In addition to the Birmingham photo, I am including a Paris photo from my last trip in March, 2007.  I may from time to time leave a comment from Paris.  Thanks for stopping by.  Bonne weekend everyone!