Category: Churches (Buildings)

Teeing Off in the Birthplace of Golf, in St. Andrews, Scotland

The New York Times – Travel:
In St. Andrews, Scotland, history and golf intertwine, on and off the famous courses.
In Utah, a Latter-day Saints Temple Opens Its Doors to Nonmembers

The New York Times – Travel:
A public open house in 2027 will grant nonmembers of the Latter-day Saints rare access to the interior of the iconic Salt Lake Temple.
In West Texas, Trump’s Border Wall Collides With Latino History

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A century ago, Mexican American families came together to build an adobe church near the border. Can its bell toll again as the wall expansion nears?
Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral is Revived after Russian Drone Strike

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Volunteers and priests rallied to clean up Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral, still smelling of smoke from a massive blaze, for an anniversary celebration.
My 5 Favorite Places for Art in Venice

The New York Times – Travel:
Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn’t miss in a city full of secrets and surprises.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Challenged Ban on Endorsements by Churches

The New York Times – Business:
Conservatives had expected a victory in the case after the I.R.S. agreed to a settlement that allowed churches to voice support for candidates.
He Tried to Endorse From the Pulpit. He Wound Up Without a Church.

The I.R.S. says churches can now support candidates during services, but many denominations still forbid it. A Wisconsin pastor learned the hard way.
Like Chaucer’s Pilgrims, but With a Sports Car

By foot, bike and MG, a writer undertakes a journey from Winchester to Canterbury, along a route taken since at least the 14th century.
The Church of the Open Road

The writer Colum McCann biked across America, searching for a God.
Americans Haven’t Found a Satisfying Alternative to Religion

Is it any wonder the country is revisiting faith?
The Architecture You Need to See in Milan

The Italian city has a reputation for being gray, but its architecture is far from dull.
How One Pastor Is Helping Struggling Churches Keep Their Doors Open

Thousands of churches around the country close every year. In Brooklyn, one pastor is trying to help struggling parishes keep their doors open.