Allelujah! Christ is risen, indeed.

My last Easter Sunday in this sanctuary.
This morning was so very hard. The biggest celebration of the Christian tradition and for us it was a sad morning. But we will be celebrating Easter somewhere else next year - still together.
I love watching the paraments change from purple to white. You don't see these very often in the cycle. Easter, Christmas, Epiphany, weddings and funerals - I'm probably forgetting some.

[karenann]

Beautiful pov and such a lovely sanctuary. Gorgeous wood and colors .. yes, it's sad to have to leave this. But as you said, you'll still be together.

[katy]

Such a beautiful building! I can understand how difficult it must be! I am glad yo are taking so many photos of it for you to remember it , Cathy!

[Vee]

Oh dear...I am sad for you...the end of anything is always sad for me:(

[KWind]

I love all the colour the plants and their wrappings provide the space!!

[Yvonne]

Such a beautiful shot, Cathy.

[Simply Amanda]

Love all of those pretty flowers. This is such a lovely place. Can't wait to see what God has for you all in the next chapter. Hugs and Happy Easter, my friend!!!

[Mary]

Lovely shot, Cathy! I guess it's out with the old and in with the new. It's always sad to see a big part of our lives change. I'm sure you have many great memories here.

[Marilyn Wigen]

What a beautiful last Easter in the building shot! :)

[Maggiemae]

As long as this church keeps going, it will be enjoyed!

[Sue Wilde]

Beautiful sanctuary

[bkb in the city]

What a beautiful decorated church

[Henri Russell]

It is a building sanctuary.

[Michelle C.]

Beautiful. What a nice way to remember this place that you obviously love.

[Nita]

Lovely sanctuary so nicely photographed. I hope the new one will bring you peace and happiness too.

[Junan Heath]

Beautiful capture!

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

'still together' - that is what really counts Cathy and will give you strength to cope with the changes ahead.

[Fanny Brogden]

I never realised they used different colours for different occasions.....what a lovely scene to greet you all at Easter

[Phil]

It looks beautiful, and I'm sure your new home will become just as loved and just as beautiful.
(Do they change for Pentecost?)

[Marloes]

You're left with cherishful memories and your community of people who'll stay together, somewhere else... Good luck!

[Beryl Lloyd]

A beautiful image of a beautiful place -- may the beauty remain in your heart wherever you may worship in the future

[Graham Thresher]

Beautiful picture.

[carol white]

A beautiful Easter scene,love the spring flowers!!

[Pat Knowles]

I have never seen a prettier altar Cathy ..you have done your beloved church proud ! Can't remember if you have told us why you have to move, sure you have but I can't remember the reason.

[Laraine Kensicki]

a fitting way to say au revoir, with this lovely shot. go with God ~

[Cathy Donohoue]

@happypat The church was built to house about 400. We are down to around 40 or so. The building is huge and old with all of the problems that go with that. No matter how hard we try we cannot support the property. I don't understand why so many folks don't go to church anymore.

[Dione Giorgio]

Amen. Wonderful shot.

[8yearson]

Must have been so hard for you all..... I hope that you find strength in your faith and that your new Church embraces you all.

[Pat Knowles]

@cdonohoue Neither can I Cathy, too busy shopping perhaps but it gives me a sense of belonging, a complete hope in the afterlife & a love for mankind.
I always think the US is a very religious country whereas the UK apparently will no longer be able to call itself a Christian country by 2020, this according to newspapers this weekend!!! A very sad state of affairs....just wait till things go terribly wrong & every one will be praying!!

[Nada A.]

Such a lovely sanctuary. I am so sorry that it is such a difficult time for you.