First Baptist Congregational Church of Chicago (Congregationalist) Chicago, Illinois Originally founded by abolitionists, the First Baptist Congregational Church continues its legacy of social justice in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Andrew Jameson Photo by Andrew...
Congregation K’nesseth Israel (Jewish) Baytown, Texas Congregation K’nesseth Israel in Baytown, Texas, is one of few “small town” synagogues remaining in the state. Despite the outflow of the Jewish population from the area after World War II, the synagogue has...
First Baptist Church West Jefferson (Baptist) West Jefferson, North Carolina Originating from meetings held in the rail depot, First Baptist Church West Jefferson was the first church formed in its small downtown community situated in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge...
Arch Street United Methodist Church (Methodist) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Arch Street United Methodist Church is a Civil War-era church that has grown into a community hub at the center of Philadelphia’s transportation network. Photo courtesy Arch Street UMC Photo...
Blackwell-Israel Samuel A.M.E. Zion Church (African Methodist Episcopal Zion) Chicago, Illinois Blackwell-Israel Samuel AME Zion Church has served as a hub for spiritual, social, and political activities for the Bronzeville African American community in Chicago,...
