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On Tuesday, Katie and I journeyed up to West Palm Beach to visit Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. I was hoping it was decorated for Christmas but we were a few days too early. However, the church had installed Christmas wreaths on both sides of the pews and boxes full of decorations were ready and waiting for church staff.
The roots of Holy Trinity
were planted in 1896 by a Women's Guild, just two years after the
railroad was completed to West Palm Beach. The first regular Sunday
services were conducted in 1897 in the church that is now a historic
landmark in downtown West Palm Beach.
The present location, overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway was acquired in 1917 when construction of the new structure began. The ceiling and magnificent stained glass windows are probably the church's most impressive features. Aside from providing beauty and light, the windows tell the story of their history as Christians. On February 24, 1924, the first service was held in the new Church.
The choir and music begin around 10:30pm for the Midnight Service on Christmas Eve.
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Click here for a complete history of Holy Trinity, maintaining an important presence among high rise buildings adjacent to the West Palm Beach waterfront. I bet a developer would love to get hold of God's property too.
I reckon you wouldn't want a church like that built in Lake Worth since the bell tower appears to be taller than 45 feet.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your goading, anonymous. The heights of which we speak are concentrated solely in the downtown and do not infringe on buildings already built there. My thought was of greedy developers, however, who probably would want that land and certain commissioners who would allow them to build on it.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Just an FYI. McMow art glass a local Lake Worth business was chosen to restore Holy Trinity's stained glass treasures last year. I just love those windows. I go there to see them whenever I can. Have a peaceful holiday.
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