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QUAKER MEETING, 1843. Colored wood engraving, American, 1843

YMCA: CHAUTAUQUA, NY, 1880. A summer encampment of the YMCA at Chautauqua Lake, New York. Color engraving, 1880

METHODIST CAMP MEETING. Camp meeting of the Methodists in North America. Aquatint engraving, 1819

HOOKER & CONGREGATION. Thomas Hooker and his congregation offering thanks on their arrival in Connecticut in 1636. Wood engraving, 19th century

WASHINGTON: BLACK CHURCH. A black congregation in Washington, D. C. Colored engraving, 1876
WASHINGTON: BLACK CHURCH. A black congregation in Washington, D.C. Colored engraving, 1876

PILGRIMS AT CHURCH. Public worship at Plymouth, Massachusetts, by the Pilgrims. Wood engraving, 19th century

FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. A dagger is thrown at a Catholic priest while he preaches against the Protestant King Edward VI and in favor of Bishop Edmund Bonner at Saint Pauls Cross in 1553

CAMP MEETING, 1819. American Methodists proceeding to their Camp Meeting. Aquatint, English, 1819, after Jacques G

CAMP MEETING, 1840. Church in the Wilderness. Wood engraving, American, 1840

QUAKER MEETING. A Quaker meeting at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Line engraving, 19th century

IMMIGRANTS: CHINESE, 1875. Chinese worshippers in a Methodist chapel at San Francisco, California. Wood engraving from an American newspaper, 1875

The Kirk at Braddan - Isle of Man - Sunday crowds
The Kirk at Braddan at Braddan Bridge on the Western edge of Douglas - Isle of Man - Sunday crowds Date: circa 1910s

Marriage of Princess Helena to Prince Christian
The marriage of Queen Victorias third daughter, Princess Helena, to Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein from Germany. They married in the private chapel, Windsor Castle on the 5th July 1866

Bompona Church Members - Mozambique, Africa Date: circa 1904

Royal Wedding 1961 - the newly married Duke and Duchess of K
Happy and smiling, the Duke of Kent (formerly Prince Edward of Kent, b.1935), make their way down the aisle of York Minster towards the West Door after their wedding ceremony on 8 June 1961

Vicky, Princess Royal, marries Frederick William
The marriage of Crown Prince Frederick William of Prussia(1831-1888) and the Princess Royal(1840-1901), eldest daughter of Queen Victoria, in the Chapel Royal at St Jamess Palace

Royal Wedding 1947 - service in Westminster Abbey
The wedding of the heir-presumptive to the British throne, Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947. Date: 1947

Royal Wedding 1885 -- Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry
Scene inside the church during the wedding ceremony of Princess Beatrice, youngest child of Queen Victoria, and Prince Henry of Battenberg

Royal wedding ceremony 1863 - nave procession
The marriage of Edward VII(1841-1910) (then the Prince of Wales) to Princess Alexandra of Denmark(1844-1925). The bride passing up the nave of St. Georges Chapel, Windsor. Date: 10th March 1863

Wedding of Princess Margaret
A sketch offering an alternative view of the royal wedding of 1960 in which Princess Margaret married Anthony Armstrong Jones (Earl Snowdon)

Royal Wedding 1947 - Westminster Abbey
Drawing showing the magnificent interior of Westminster Abbey during the marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on 20 November 1947

The Homage to the Queen, Coronation 1953
Illustration of the moment in the Coronation Service known as the Homage, when the Archbishops, Bishops, Princes of the Blood Royal and Peers of the Realm repeat the Oath of Fealty

Coronation 1953 - Crowning of Queen Elizabeth II
The culminating moment of the coronation ceremony, as Queen Elizabeth II is crowned queen in Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Date: 1953

Patras, Greece - St Gerasimos Church
Patras, Greece - The Church of Saint Gerasimos of Kefalonia, the patron saint of the island of Kefalonia in Greece. Date: circa 1904

Radio set up in Castleford church, Yorkshire
An Ultra radio set up in Hightown Parish Church, Castleford, Yorkshire, so that the congregation can follow the celebrations for the Silver Jubilee of King George V. Date: 1935

Rome / Colosseum 1875
Preaching to a rather meagre congregation... Date: 1875

NEW YEARs EVE, c1876. People gathering for a church service on New Years Eve. Lithograph, American, c1876

The Power Within, 1921

PARIS: NOTRE DAME, 1841. The Baptism of the Count of Paris at Notre Dame. Oil on canvas by EugÔÇÜne Viollet-le-Duc
PARIS: NOTRE DAME, 1841. The Baptism of the Count of Paris at Notre Dame. Oil on canvas by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, 1841, a few years before he began the restoration of the cathedral in Paris, France

North Slope, Alaska. Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) gather around Gray Whale Carcass, surrounded by Glaucous Gulls

Memorial Service for Captain Scott and his comrades
King George V personally attending the memorial service for the souls of Captain Scott and the four other members of the Southern Party who perished during their return from the South Pole in March

Hungarian Church
Peopl make their way up a snow-covered to hill for a Christmas service at a Hungarian Church

A Belgian Church service under German Guard; First World War
Illustration showing a Belgian priest reading Cardinal Merciers protest against deportations to his congregation, whilst a German soldier stands guard at the bottom of his pulpit, 1916

Battle of Britain Commemoration Service; Second World War, 1
Photograph showing some of the congregation of the Battle of Britain Commemoration service held at Westminster Abbey on 17th September 1944

Intercession Day at St. Pauls Cathedral
Illustration by S. Begg (who was present) of a service at St. Pauls Cathedral, on the first anniversary of the declaration of World War I, August 4th, 1915

Congregation / Malta / Boys
A Schools service inside Mosta Church, Mosta, Malta

The Old & New Conductor
The Old Conductor and The New Conductor as The Regular and The Opposition, A satire on the popular rise of younger preachers, casting these leaders as bus conductors

Trotskys Fathers Curse
Trotskys old father, in the synagogue of Ekaterinoslav, asks the congregation to join him in cursing his son who has brought so many tears and so much blood to Russia

Clipping the Yews
Clipping the famous yew trees at Painswick Church, Gloucestershire, England. Here the band, congregation and procession walk around the churchyard boundary

Man Suddenly Possessed
During a church service, a man in the congregation is suddenly possessed by an evil spirit Date: 1659

Inside the Igreja do Colegio, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Europe

Eastern (Oriental) church yearly mass in Notre Dame cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Priest ordinations at Notre Dame de Paris cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Presbyterian temple service, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Protestant service (United Reformed church), Paris, France, Europe

Swiss guard and priests at St. Peters Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Liturgical objects, Taninges, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Starlings flying to roost near Kendal Cumbria UK
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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.