First Presbyterian Church of Barre (Presbyterian) Barre, Vermont The First Presbyterian Church of Barre in Vermont preserves the area’s Scottish immigrant heritage in the one-time “Granite Capital of the World.” Photo by Rachel Galton Photo by Rachel Galton First...
First United Methodist Church of Elgin (Methodist) Elgin, Illinois Originating from Methodist “circuit riders,” the First United Methodist Church of Elgin, Illinois, has had a physical presence in the city for nearly 190 years and a radio broadcast ministry for over...
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...
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...
