Pillars & Foundations

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Malden, MA Pillars & Foundations documents an exploration of communities, as well as faith through religious institutions. My intent is to share experiences, and spread the positivity that I observe. The hope is to provide a window into these organizations allowing those who might not other wise venture in to appreciate these thoughtful, often intimate groups in our midst. Faith centers embody a drive to make a difference which they deliver upon, regardless if it is with one person looking for hope & community, or a recipient of their expansive charitable work. History/Building Historically there have been at least two Methodist churches in Malden Massachusetts prior to Good Shepherd United. Centre Methodist Episcopal church is one, and another Maplewood Methodist Church was the direct predecessor of Good Shepherd United, which was constructed on or near the same location in the late 1960s. Today Malden's Methodist communit...

Saint Patrick Parish, Stoneham, MA Pillars & Foundations documents an exploration of communities, as well as faith through religious institutions. My intent is to share experiences, and spread the positivity that I observe. The hope is to provide a window into these organizations allowing those who might not other wise venture in to appreciate these thoughtful, often intimate groups in our midst. Faith centers embody a drive to make a difference which they deliver upon, regardless if it is with one person looking for hope & community, or a recipient of their expansive charitable work. Building & History St Patrick Parish has a very different feel depending on which angle you are observing it from. The view above is the traditional front of the flower shaped window gives the feeling of a country parish. In spite of Stoneham's close proximity to Boston, their are still portions of the town that are very quaint, leafy and idyllic. Not far from a picturesque Ne...

First Congregational Church of Reading, Reading, MA Pillars & Foundations documents an exploration of communities, as well as faith through religious institutions. My intent is to share experiences, and spread the positivity that I observe. The hope is to provide a window into these organizations allowing those who might not other wise venture in to appreciate these thoughtful, often intimate groups in our midst. Faith centers embody a drive to make a difference which they deliver upon, regardless if it is with one person looking for hope & community, or a recipient of their expansive charitable work. Building & History First Congregational became a separate entity from two neighboring churches in Wakefield and North Reading in 1770 .  While the current granite building built in 1910, is the fourth meeting place of this congregation, the organization itself is older than the country it resides in. The current church's architectural style is described as Colle...

Restoration Road, Wakefield, MA Pillars & Foundations documents an exploration of communities, as well as faith through religious institutions. My intent is to share experiences, and spread the positivity that I observe. The hope is to provide a window into these organizations allowing those who might not other wise venture in to appreciate these thoughtful, often intimate groups in our midst. Faith centers embody a drive to make a difference which they deliver upon, regardless if it is with one person looking for hope & community, or a recipient of their expansive charitable work. I typically don't adjust photos, but I really appreciated how this B&W came out. The Church has particular historical significance and therefore it seemed fitting. Building & History Greenwood Union Church is the historical name of Restoration Road, and I suspect is the label many long term residents of Wakefield may know this building by. The sign in the front of the building...