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First Churches of Northampton, Northampton, Massachusetts

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​In 1988, The First Church of Christ in Northampton and the First Baptist Church of Northampton merged to become First Churches of Northampton. With its origins dating back to 1654, First Churches of Northampton began the same year Northampton was settled by English Puritans. The Churches’ current Gothic Revival structure was completed in 1878. Designed by the Boston architectural firm of Peabody and Stearns, the building is constructed using mostly locally sourced materials found in western Massachusetts such as Longmeadow brownstone, which gives the exterior its distinctive color. Providing a warm glow throughout the sanctuary, the large stained glass windows are made of leaded colored cathedral glass. Of particular note are the two memorial windows: the west wall window is entitled “The Stream of Life” (1899) and is signed by Louis Comfort Tiffany and the window on the east side is titled “Noli Me Tangere” and attributed to Tiffany’s workshop. ​The First Churches of Northampton’s building is a noted example of Gothic Revival architecture and is included on the National Registry as part of the Downtown Northampton Historic District.

Filed Under: Massachusetts Tagged With: Baptist, Church, Congregational, Gothic Revival

St. Valentine’s Polish National Catholic Church, Northampton, Massachusetts

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Founded in 1931 by Polish Americans, the St. Valentine’s Polish National Catholic Church is a parish in Northampton, Massachusetts and a member of the Polish National Catholic Church. Following the Old Catholic movement, it is separate from the Roman Catholic Church, as it differs theologically by embracing different positions. The nave, which houses up to 500 parishioners, has a triple barrel-vaulted ceiling with the center vault depicting simple ornamental motifs and Jesus Christ ascending to heaven. On the arch above the altar is the Church’s symbol embodying its principles, which consists of the Book (representing the Word of God), the sun (the sign of religious freedom and fervor), the cross (the mark of suffering and consecration for others) and the palm (symbol of peace) along with the words, Prawda, Praca, Walka (English translation: Truth, Work, Struggle) indicating how these principles are to be incorporated into the routines of daily life.

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