Congregations Collection

Alexander Campbell, 1872
1575001 Alexander Campbell, 1872; (add.info.: Alexander Campbell was a Bible teacher, minister, and leader in a church planting movement of independent)

Saint Eligius preaches in Antwerp (oil on panel)
471554 Saint Eligius preaches in Antwerp (oil on panel) by Francken or Franck, Ambrosius the Elder (1544-1618); 250x188 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

After Mass (oil on panel)
471344 After Mass (oil on panel) by Leys, Jan August Hendrik, Baron (1815-69); 61x92 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Burned Alive on the Pulpit (Colour Litho)
2778418 Burned Alive on the Pulpit (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burned alive on the pulpit)

John Knox administering the first Protestant Communion, pub. 1849 (engraving)
2646301 John Knox administering the first Protestant Communion, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Bonner, William (fl.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Knox (c)

On a Sunday of war, among the snows, the gunners of a battery of mortars listen to Mass... (colour litho)
2777530 On a Sunday of war, among the snows, the gunners of a battery of mortars listen to Mass... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On a Sunday of war)

Sunday school class at the Baptist church at 235 E. 83rd Street, New York City
1078973 Sunday school class at the Baptist church at 235 E. 83rd Street, New York City, February 27, 1916 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Despite the gusts of a snowstorm, an Aosta Valley priest and his Swiss colleague... (colour litho)
2777983 Despite the gusts of a snowstorm, an Aosta Valley priest and his Swiss colleague... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The definitive tomb of Pope Pius XI in the Vatican Grottoes, in St. Peters (colour litho)
2778538 The definitive tomb of Pope Pius XI in the Vatican Grottoes, in St. Peters (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The horse in the church (colour litho)
2778484 The horse in the church (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The horse in the church)

The camp in the mountains, in front of the fantastic scenery of Nature, around altars... (colour litho)
2778233 The camp in the mountains, in front of the fantastic scenery of Nature, around altars... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Protestants persecuted, France 1703
Protestant homes in France, where they might attempt to hold religious congregations, are attacked and burned. Date: 1703

Torrey & Alexander Mission - Brixton Hall, London
A fantastic, rare view of the Torrey & Alexander Mission - Brixton Hall, Brixton, London. As Brixtons population increased rapidly during the 1870s

View over Yaiza towards the MontaAzAnas del Fuego, Mountains of Fire, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

White houses and palm trees in Yaiza, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

The village Ehrwald at the foot of the Wettersteingebirge mountains with Mt. Zugspitze, Tiroler Zugspitze, Austria, Europe

Ehrwald in front of the Zugspitze massif, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Altensteig, Black Forest mountain range, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

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"Congregations: A Tapestry of Faith, Unity, and Diversity" In the realm of congregations, a rich tapestry of faith unfolds. From the hallowed halls where Late Rev. Dr Adler and Chief Rabbi imparted wisdom to their devoted followers, to the Torrey & Alexander Mission at Brixton Hall in London where souls sought solace and salvation. Artistic masterpieces capture moments of devotion throughout history - Saint Eligius preaching in Antwerp on an oil panel, evoking a sense of reverence that transcends time. And "After Mass, " another oil panel painting, depicts worshippers basking in the spiritual afterglow. Yet not all congregational scenes are serene; some are marked by tumultuous events. In a vivid colour litho titled "Turbulently towards the doors there was suddenly a fall, " cries echo through crowded corridors as chaos disrupts tranquility. Juxtaposed against these images is one from Costesci village in Romania – an enchanting wooden church ablaze with vibrant colours. But alas, even sacred spaces can be marred by tragedy as depicted in "Burned Alive on the Pulpit. " History reveals pivotal moments when faith took new directions – John Knox administering Protestant Communion in 1849 captured forever in an engraving. Meanwhile, amidst war's turmoil and snow-covered landscapes, gunners pause to listen to Mass - reminding us that spirituality endures even amid strife. From bustling Sunday school classes at New York City's Baptist church on E. 83rd Street to brave priests braving snowstorms for worship like those from Aosta Valley alongside Swiss colleagues - congregations thrive despite adversity. And finally, we glimpse into St Peter's Vatican Grottoes through a captivating colour litho showcasing Pope Pius XI's definitive tomb – symbolizing continuity and eternal legacy within congregational life.