Congregation Collection

Coming from Evening Church, 1830, (1947). Creator: Samuel Palmer
Coming from Evening Church, 1830, (1947). Congregation leaving an Evensong service in Shoreham, Kent, with full moon above the church. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London

Spurgeon preaching at Crystal Palace
Mr Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the famous Baptist preacher, preaching at the Crystal Palace on Humiliation Day, October 7th 1857

The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth. Interior of a church where the congregation sleeps as the clergyman reads from the gospel

African people
Antique illustration of a African people

Nottingham Market Place - William Goodacre

PRIMITIVE METHODISTS, 1888. Primitive Methodists at Prayer. Wood engraving after William Holt Yates Titcombs painting, c1888, of the Primitive Methodist congregation of Fore Street, St. Ives, England

Inside the Old Lutheran Church, York County, 1800 (colour litho)
XTD68559 Inside the Old Lutheran Church, York County, 1800 (colour litho) by Miller, Lewis (19th century); York County Historical Society, America, USA; (add.info.: from a sketchbook; ); American

Jews praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur, 1878. Artist: Maurycy Gottlieb
Jews praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur, 1878. Gottlieb, Maurycy (1856-1879). Found in the collection of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art

QUAKER MEETING, 1790. Scene in a Quaker meeting house. Oil painting by an anonymous artist, American, 1790

WOMENs RIGHTS CONVENTION. Elizabeth Cady Stanton addressing the first Womens Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, on June 20, 1848

A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Bob Cratchit & his son Tiny Tim: illustration by Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935) to " A Christmas Carol"

Pardon in Brittany, 1896 (oil on canvas)
2970287 Pardon in Brittany, 1896 (oil on canvas) by La Touche, Gaston de (1854-1913); 100.5x110.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Mr. and Mrs. Martin A

CHURCH CHOIR, 1875. Illustration by Randolph Caldecott for an 1875 edition of Old Christmas
CHURCH CHOIR, 1875. Illustration by Randolph Caldecott for an 1875 edition of " Old Christmas, " by Washington Irving

FRANCE: CLUNY, 1095. Left: While on his way to Clermont, France, to proclaim the First Crusade in 1095, Pope Urban II, surrounded by cardinals, consecrates the convent Church of Cluny

Singing procession during a religious awakening, 1740s
Singing procession of a New England congregation during a religious revival, 1740. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Congregation Ahavath Israel, Sullivan County, NY State, USA
Congregation Ahavath Israel Synagogue, Liberty, Sullivan County, NY State, USA. On the back of the postcard are details of a Loyalty Dinner at Stiers Hotel, Ferndale, NY State. Date: circa 1950s

Sleeping Congregation
The Sleeping Congregation A preacher is reading his sermon to a sleeping congregation

Orthodox Priest
A Russian Orthodox priest, clutching the Bible in one hand, blesses the congregation with the other

Anglican Communion in St Pauls Cathedral, London (engraving)
5226736 Anglican Communion in St Pauls Cathedral, London (engraving) by Schley, Jakob van der (1715-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglican Communion in St Pauls Cathedral, London)

Primitive Methodists at Prayer, c1889, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Primitive Methodists at Prayer, c1889, (c1902). After a painting in the Dudley Museums Service collection. Depiction of fishermen in the congregation of the Fore Street Chapel in St Ives, Cornwall

BROOKLYN: PREP SCHOOL. Interior of the chapel at Packer Collegiate Institute, a preparatory school established in 1845 at Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. Wood engraving, c1850

Spurgeon at Crystal Pal
CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON delivers his Humiliation-Day sermon at the Crystal Palace

Aerial view of local market colourful tents at Minar Moshjid Tabling for the Global Muslims Congregation in Tongi, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Aerial view of temporary tents for the Third largest Muslims congregation in Barisal, Bangladesh

Church in Auscha, 1901. Creator: Emil Orlik
Church in Auscha, 1901

Service at the Svyato-Troitskaya Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Tomsk, 1885. Creator: Pavel Mikhailovich Kosharov
Service at the Svyato-Troitskaya Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Tomsk, 1885. From a collection of paintings, lithographs, sketches, studies, and drawings

The Choral Festival in Peterborough Cathedral, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Choral Festival in Peterborough Cathedral, 1862. View of...the striking scene presented in the cathedral during the morning service

Interior of the Church of St John at Hackney, London, 1827. Artist
Interior of the Church of St John at Hackney, London, 1827. View looking from the organ gallery across the congregation during the order of confirmation

The sleeping congregation, 1762. Artist: William Hogarth
The sleeping congregation, 1762.The scene is a country church, the only member of the congregation awake (besides the speaker) is the clerk who observes the charms of a young woman

Maine, Kennebunkport, South Congregational Church (1824)

Two women seated in church (w/c on paper)
NGW385967 Two women seated in church (w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 15.5x12.3 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Two girls standing in church (pencil with w/c on paper)
NGW385983 Two girls standing in church (pencil with w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 13.6x11.2 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Mass for the Reapers, 1858 (oil on canvas)
NGW405346 Mass for the Reapers, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Williams, Henry Penry (1798-1885); 92.2x169 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Breton Peasant Women at Mass, 1894 (oil on canvas)
NGW186836 Breton Peasant Women at Mass, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Seguin, Armand (1869-1903) (attr.to); 55.1x38.4 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Figures in church (w/c on paper)
NGW385988 Figures in church (w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 16.3x14.1 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Nuns and schoolgirls standing in church (w/c on paper)
NGW385973 Nuns and schoolgirls standing in church (w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 18.5x14.5 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Tow Figures in Church (w/c, gouache & pencil on paper)
NGW390188 Tow Figures in Church (w/c, gouache & pencil on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 9.5x7.2 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Figures in Church (w/c on paper)
NGW390187 Figures in Church (w/c on paper) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 12.6x10.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Crowning of Queen Victoria, June 28, 1838 [right half], 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Crowning of Queen Victoria, June 28, 1838 [right half], 19th century

The Coronation of Anne Boleyn with the Crown of St. Edward, 1902. Creator: Unknown
The Coronation of Anne Boleyn with the Crown of St. Edward, 1902. Anne Boleyn (c1501-1536) was Queen of England from 1533 to 1536 as the second wife of King Henry VIII

Interior of St. Albans Church, Holborn, late 19th century. Creator: William Hatherell
Interior of St. Albans Church, Holborn, late 19th century. Congregation during a service in the church of St Alban s, Wood Street, City of London

Life risk journey, Tongi, Dhaka, Bangladesh

South Asias largest Eid-ul-Fitr Congregation held in Gor-e-Shahid Boro Math, Dinajpur, Bangladesh

Thousands of Muslims kneel in the middle of a busy road junction to pray, causing a towns traffic to come to a standstill, Tongi, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Ijtema
Azim Khan Ronnie

Homage to Queen Victoria at Her Coronation, Westminster Abbey, London Date: 1838

Beatification of Joan of Arc, St. Peter's
A ceremony for the beatification of Saint Joan of Arc in St. Peter's Cathedral, Rome. Beatification is the process of the Catholic Church posthumously recognising a person's entrance into

Diego Laynez (1512-1565). Spanish Jesuit priest and theologian. Second Superior General of the Society of Jesus. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

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"Unifying Faith: Exploring the Power through Art and History" Step into the world of congregation, where diverse communities gather in pursuit of spiritual connection and shared beliefs. From Evening Church in 1830 to Spurgeon preaching at Crystal Palace, these captivating moments captured by Samuel Palmer depict the essence of congregational unity. Traveling across continents, witness the African people coming together in worship, their vibrant spirit illuminating their faith. Meanwhile, William Hogarth's "The Sleeping Congregation" reminds us that even within a gathering, individuals may find solace or struggle with their own personal journeys. In Nottingham Market Place by William Goodacre, observe how a bustling marketplace becomes a place for communal gathering as well. The Primitive Methodists at Prayer engraving showcases the devotion and fervor of this religious movement in St. Ives, England. Delve into Jewish tradition as Maurycy Gottlieb portrays Jews praying in the Synagogue on Yom Kippur in 1878. Their collective prayers symbolize both individual introspection and community support during sacred times. Experience Quaker Meeting House through an anonymous artist's oil painting from 1790; silence envelops the room as participants seek divine guidance amidst peaceful contemplation. Similarly serene is Paris' Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties in 1804 (1806), highlighting how they are extend beyond religious boundaries to honor significant events. Congregation takes various forms throughout history - it extends beyond traditional places of worship. Elizabeth Cady Stanton addressing the first Women's Rights Convention exemplifies how gatherings can ignite social change and empower marginalized voices. As we approach Christmas time, Jessie Willcox Smith's illustration to A Christmas Carol brings forth Bob Cratchit & his son Tiny Tim gathered around a festive table – reminding us that love and compassion unite families during joyous celebrations. Finally, Pardon in Brittany captures a moment when forgiveness unites a community, showcasing the power in healing wounds and fostering harmony.