Pillars & Foundations

St. Andrew's and Saint George's West, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK This church is situated in the New Town portion of Edinburgh, prominently located on George St. The church is part of the Church of Scotland and runs an active and progressive congregation. Further details about the church can be found at their website here . History: For information on the history of St. Andrew's and Saint George's West, I primarily found details on the church website itself . It was built shortly after the construction of the New town in 1784, and a spire was later added 1787. The binary name of the congregation owes to past consolidation of a few churches (St. Lukes, St George's and St. Andrews), however it only bears the name of St. Andrew's and St. George's. The structure it currently is in was the original St. Andrew's congregation. I enjoy popping into churches that happen to accommodate visitors whenever I travel, which I suppose is not surprisi...

Old First Parish Burying Ground, Rockport, MA This post is a bit of a departure from my typical posts about churches or faith centers of communities, however these burying grounds are also deeply meaningful for the communities in which they reside, and are also very much pillars and foundations. This particular cemetery is incredibly picturesque just outside of the unique seaport of Rockport MA with its fishing shacks turned art galleries, its sleepy coves with hidden beaches, and its meandering streets saturated with history and atmosphere. I love this golden moss contrasting on the headstones and the yellowed grass of autumn. When I took these photos it was still warm enough that there were some people swimming at the beach across the street. I can't recommend Rockport enough to anyone visiting Massachusetts. This cemetery is a hidden gem, just outside the main business district, and anyone with the means and initiative should definitely walk around the busy litt...