Showing posts with label Desha County. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Desha County. Show all posts

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Meir Chayim Temple, McGehee

Although southeast Arkansas' Jewish population is in decline, this small temple, built in 1947, continues to hold services. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas posts this article on the history of the temple and its congregation. Meir Chayim is on the National Registry of Historic Places and the Arkansas Historic Preservation write-up is here.

The double doors are made of deeply carved wood.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Abundant Life Worship Center, Dumas

There seems to be an effort underway to de-churchify churches. Many are losing their steeples and being classified as "worship centers."

Sunday, December 27, 2009