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 Joseph Parish, 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. 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. Joseph Parish of Malden resides in a structure with modern aesthetics on the edge of an urban, yet intimate neighborhood called Maplewood. The inside of the nave has a low profile with horizontally arranged strips of colorful glass framing the slightly arched ceiling. The morning sun shining through from the eastern windows splashes color across the pews and adding highlights to the off white walls. Tan and marble accents finish out the décor. This soft pallet contrasts to the dark woodwork of the pews creating the perfect calming atmos...