Pillars & Foundations

First Baptist Church of Wakefield, 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. Building & History Perhaps due to its size, height, and prominent location across from the upper common, First Baptist Church of Wakefield is certainly one of the defining pieces of architecture in the community. The building gives the town the text book appearance of the quaint New England village which persists amidst all of the modernization past and current in Wak...

First Baptist Church, Melrose, Massachusetts Pillars & Foundations was created as a personal activity to explore and experience the services of many different churches, predominantly near where I live in Massachusetts. These institutions are important, often overlooked and even misjudged centers of our communities that seek to make a positive impact on their participants, as well as others, through their generosity and public service. It is possible that through this activity I may eventually consider a long term relationship with one of these pillars and foundations of the community, however I am eager to do a lot of exploring first. The Building & History:  The current building was constructed around 1900 ( See FBC History ). Prior to this some of the church history was complicated, evolving from various Baptist, and Methodist associations within the community which date as far back as 1843.  The exterior of the church is granite with a domi...