Arkansas Church: Benton

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Salem Church of Christ, Saline County

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Salem United Methodist, Saline County

Like many churches throughout the south, this one began as a campground arbor. Three other churches stood on the grounds before this one was built in 1966. The arbor is maintained to this date.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Friday, February 27, 2009

First Presbyterian, Benton

One thing that most of these pictures share is the constant presence of electrical lines. Will cities ever put them underground?

pastel diamond gothic arch windows
church web site

In my travels around the state of Arkansas, I tend to be drawn to houses of worship. There is an amazing diversity of architectural styles when it comes to churches, and I try to record that diversity here. Please excuse my amateur bumbling with a camera; I'm learning as I go along.

I own a stained glass studio called Arkansas Glassworks, so my interest in the state's churches springs from my work. In my meetings with the folks who attend and care for these buildings, I always come away with a feeling that a church is more than it appears. A church is a shell whose spirit resides within.

If you know of or have pictures of any interesting Arkansas churches, please e-mail me.
jaycking at sbcglobal.net

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