Tuesday, October 11, 2011

First Presbytrian Church, Tulsa Oklahoma




 This is the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. As is obvious from the photograph, this church was undergoing extensive construction at the time I photographed it in October, 2011. The church was built in 1926.

Like the nearby Roman Catholic Holy Family Cathedral, this church as both Gothic and Romanesque features.

First Christian Church, Tulsa Oklahoma



This unusual church is the First Christian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Located in downtown Tulsa, in a district which includes several classically styled churches, this church, which I otherwise know nothing about, was dedicated in 1940.

The church has a very Byzantine appearance, and upon seeing it I mistook it for a Greek Orthodox Church. The unusual appearance is somewhat accentuated by the presence of a Christian Scientist church across the street, which I did not photograph as it was fully in shadow at the time I was there, which also features a very large dome and Greek classical features. The church is extremely Eastern in appearance, and while a beautiful structure, this choice of architecture is curious for the denomination.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Cathedral



This Cathedral's exterior, while impressive in its own right, is a bit deceptive as the interior is extremely impressive and very large. This is the Roman Catholic Cathedral for the Diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota.

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Shoshoni Wyoming


This is St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Shoshoni, Wyoming. The small church is served by the nearby larger parish in Riverton.

This church, like Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Gillette Wyoming, has been converted from some other use, but it is a nicely done exterior, and gives the impression of a Church in the Southwest as a result.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Assumption of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Denver




This is the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Denver Colorado, the Assumption of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Cathedral. It's in a neighborhood with heavy traffic, so these photographs were taken from a vehicle, making them less than ideal. The Cathedral offices, which look like a Greek Orthodox Church, are on the same ground and are also included here. Theotokos roughly translates as Mother of God, so the Cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Community Church, Chugwater Wyoming


Community Church, Chugwater Wyoming. All I know about it is the name.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Mountain View Community Church, Ft. Collins, Colorad


This is a terrible photograph, but it was taken fro a moving vehicle and it was my only opportunity to take the photo. This church was obviously built a long time ago, and no doubt for some other congregation. It's a large, Gothic style church located quite near downtown.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Mission Church, Wright Wyoming




This is Blessed Sacrament Mission Church, a Roman Catholic Church in Wright Wyoming. The Church is served by the priest in Gillette Wyoming. The Church is in a pretty location, overlooking the small town of Wright.

First United Methodist Church Newcastle Wyoming


This is the First United Methodist Church in downtown Newcastle Wyoming.

Christ Episcopal Church Newcastle Wyoming



This is Christ Episcopal Church in Newcastle Wyoming, making this the second Episcopal Church in Wyoming with that name that I'm aware of. It's an older church, but otherwise I don't know anything further about it. It is somewhat difficult to photograph due to the very large tree that is in front of it. Unfortunately, one of my "from the truck" photographs was at an angle, also making for a poor photograph.

Christ Episcopal Church Douglas Wyoming

This is Christ Episcopal Church in Douglas Wyoming. It's an older church, on a downtown corner, but otherwise I don't know anything more about it.

Monday, July 11, 2011

St. James' Roman Catholic Church, Douglas Wyoming

This contemporary styled Roman Catholic Church is St. James' Roman Catholic Church in Douglas Wyoming.

St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Wheatland Wyoming




This is St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Wheatland Wyoming.

United Methodist Church, Wheatland Wyoming

This unusually styled church in the United Methodist Church in Wheatland Wyoming.

United Church of Christ, Wheatland Wyoming


This is the United Church of Christ in Wheatland Wyoming, which is all I know about it.

Mary Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church, Chugwater Wyoming




This is Mary Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church in Chugwater, Wyoming. Chugwater is a small ranching town in southeastern Wyoming and this church is served by the priest in Wheatland Wyoming, which is some distance to the north.

This is a fairly new church, having been built in 1999-2000, replacing an older church built in the 1920s.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Roman Catholic Blessed Sacrament Mission Church, Ft. Washakie Wyoming

This is Blessed Sacrament Mission Church in Ft. Washakie, Wyoming. Ft. Washakie is the seat of government for the Wind River Indian Reservation, a very large Shoshone and Arapaho Reservation in Wyoming.

Church of Christ, Lander Wyoming


I don't know the age of this church, or its current use, but it was under reconstruction at the time this photograph was taken.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Roman Catholic Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe (Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe), Dallas Texas








These photographs are not great, as I was too close to the Cathedral when I took them. Hopefully they convey some idea of the the appearance of this High Victorian Gothic Cathedral.

Dedicated in 1902 as the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, this cathedral was renamed the Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe in 1977, when another aging Dallas church dedicated to the Lady of Guadalupe was torn down. This cathedral has the second largest parish congregation in the United States.

The steeple on this cathedral was only completed fairly recently, although it was always part of the original design.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Buffalo Wyoming




This extraordinary church is located in Buffalo Wyoming. Construction was completed on this long dreamed of Roman Catholic Church in 1950. The architecture is quite unique for Wyoming, and very striking. Adding to it, the church sits on fairly spacious grounds.

Kaycee United Methodist Church, Kaycee Wyoming

Kaycee Wyoming is a small ranching community in southern Johnson County. This Methodist Church is located there.

St Edmund Mission Church, Roman Catholic, Ranchester Wyoming

St. Edmund Mission Church is a small church in the small town of Ranchester, Wyoming. Located just north of Sheridan, the mission is served by the Parish in Sheridan.

Of interest, St. Edmund was a Saxon Martyr and this is the only church I've ever run across dedicated to him.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Holy Name Roman Catholic Church, Sheridan Wyoming






This is Holy Name Roman Catholic Church in Sheridan Wyoming. This is a pretty church, but it's very hard to photograph because of its location and round shape.

I'm not sure how to classify the architecture of this church, but it has an almost Byzantine appearance.

First Congregational Church, Sheridan Wyoming


This church is also quite near downtown Sheridan, and is one block away from the Methodist church and St. Peter's Episcopal Church. It was built in 1898.

First United Methodist Church, Sheridan Wyoming

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This attractive church is the First United Methodist Church in Sheridan Wyoming. The church was built between 1921 and 1923. The church is located across the street from St. Peter's Episcopal Church quite near the downtown section of Sheridan.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Sheridan Wyoming


This is St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Sheridan Wyoming.

I don't know anything about the history of this Church, although I would note that it has a very English appearance. At one time, there was a substantial English expatriate population in Sheridan, which may have influenced the design of this attractive church somewhat.

Friday, June 10, 2011

St. Ignatius Loyala Roman Catholic Church, Denver Coloado

This church located in a busy section of Denver, quite near City Park, is St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church. A school by that name, which it supports, is next door.

The church was completed in 1924 and is a Jesuit church.

St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, Denver Colorado


Yet another photograph taken from a car window, this is St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church in south Denver. This church, named after the Patron Saint of Writers, is also associated with a Catholic School which is about one block away. The church was built in 1911.