Stained Glass

Grand River Chapel, was constructed in 1918 in Jameson, MO.  In 1992 it was deconstructed and moved to this site on William Jewell College campus.

Jameson, MO is about an hours drive north of Liberty, MO.  It is an amish community and fun to explore.  It has been years since I visited and would be a great photo opportunity.

New Temple in the Northland

I have been watching this Church of the Latter Day Saints temple make a cut in the skyline of the Northland for the last year or so.  Recently I read a public open house will take place in April.  Fences are still up as construction continues.  There use to be a narrow two lane road that connected the area to the highway, now the road has been widen. The area has been vastly improved with a roundabout, arbors, gardens and benches.  

Church

I have a fascination with old churches.  On my drive to work I could see this church tower from the highway and it became my obsession.  Some things I should just stay away from, but because I spent several stops trying to get a decent photo I had to display even though I am not happy with the outcome.  Lesson learned, small old neighborhoods have narrow streets, hanging electrical wire, telephone poles and street lights where you don't want them.

This is Holy Rosary Church founded in 1890 in a primarily Italian neighborhood.  The Holy Rosary Church has been served by the Scalabrini Missionaries.  Over the years the Italian families have moved out of the area making room for others.

Plaza Church

Seventh Church of Christ Scientist.  I like the looks of this church on the Country Club Plaza.

Bell Tower

As you can see the green, this photo was taken the end of October and is part of the Country Club Christian Church complex.  I was lazy this weekend after my drive to and from Alabama and did not get out for photos.

Country Club Christian Church II

I received a few comments about this church using Country Club in it's name.  The church is named after it's neighborhood known as the Country Club District.  I agree I found the name odd also.  I've seen other church names that include their neighborhood.

As you can see in the photo to the left one of the spires (not sure of the correct term) at the top of the center structure is missing.  I know 1920 is not all that old but I also found that the church is preserving it's history with it's renovations.

Country Club Christian Church

While researching this church built in 1920, I found an article that renovations have started in the week in a half since I took these photos.  Many of the details on the outside are weather worn.  I also read that the stain glass windows will be replaced.   It is a beautiful old church.

Up above.

Inside the Country Club Christian Church I found this beautiful ceiling.  Even with a burnt out light I thought this turned out well.

The Stone Church is part of the Community Christ Church in Independence.  The Stone Church sits next to the sixty-three acre tract of land consecrated and dedicated in August 1831 by Joseph Smith Jr. as the “land of Zion and the spot for the temple.”  The cornerstone of the building was set in place on April 6, 1888.  Unfortunately the doors to the church were locked.

International Headquarters

Community of Christ Church International Headquarters in Independence, MO.

Liberty Historical Society Walking Tour

I showed you this church in March and have been meaning to get back for a glimpse inside.  The Historical Society of Liberty, MO has started their summer walking tours on the first Saturday of the month.  When I read they were starting with historic churches in downtown Liberty I leaped at the opportunity to get on the inside track.  Imagine my disappointment when I found we could not get inside two of the churches including this one.  What I hadn't noticed prior to this tour was the gargoyle (I think it looks like a dog) on the tower.  I also learned that back in the early 19th century, churches had two doors at the front, one for men to enter and one for women.  

Gloomy Day

Even though the temperature made it into the 40's today, a cool wind from the north and cloudy skies kept it feeling cold.  This church in Liberty, MO had a face lift in the last year.  Notice the chimney brick compared to the Steeple brick.  This church is a beauty to keep maintained.  I do love the old churches, although this one I didn't get an opportunity to visit inside, perhaps on another trip since this area is close to home.

And the inside

Somehow my upbringing causes me to feel as though I am committing an immoral act when taking pictures inside a church.  I make amends by attending mass.  This was taken while the church was being unlocked in preparation for a weekday mass.

For Leif who I knew would want to see the inside.

Church of Our Lady of Sorrows

I've been a little scattered in my post, back to the church for now.

Church Details

Church of Our Lady of Sorrow has absolutely beautiful arched details.  Many wedding photo's are taken between these arches.  The inside is just as beautiful, I will feature in upcoming posts.

More Inside the Gold Dome

Prior to Christmas Mass

For Leif inside the Gold Dome

Stained Glass

Dharma

The holding of religion

Rectory Next Door

This beautiful front porch was next to the Westport Church.  I gather it is the rectory.  I would love to have this front porch