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The First Church of Deerfield, Deerfield, Massachusetts

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First organized in 1673 as The Congregational Church of Deerfield and later embracing Unitarianism in 1807, The First Church of Deerfield is affiliated with both the United Church of Christ and the Unitarian Universalist Association. The Church is housed in a largely unaltered 1824 Classical Revival meeting house designed by architect Winthrop Clapp, who drew inspiration from Greenfield’s Second Congregational Church 1819 structure, which was demolished. The First Church of Deerfield, which is also known simply as the Brick Church, is listed as a National Historic Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Old Deerfield Historic District not only because of its architectural significance, but it has been considered a central building in the religious and social life of the Deerfield community.

Filed Under: Massachusetts Tagged With: Church, Classical Revival, Congregational, Unitarian Universalist

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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