I spent 4 very formative years in Boston between undergrad and graduate school. How I love that city and the memories there. The life-long friendships, the growth personally, professionally, spiritually - all greatly influence who I am today. A lot of time was spent at the church I attended in Boston - actually in Cambridge, a few blocks from Harvard Square and across the street from the historical home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This chapel was beautiful inside and out with a New England style architecture and style. Many worship services, lesson and social events happened there. My social life revolved around the singles congregation I attended. This is where my testimony of Christ was strengthened as I observed the many ways others show their love and devotion. 
photo courtesy of the Boston Globe
Yesterday this beautiful building caught on fire, and unfortunately, while there were services going on. No one was hurt, thankfully, but the building is now a shell. What a heartbreak! As I have received notes from those dear friends, its caused me to reflect on my time there and with them. How blessed I am to have had this time in Boston, for the relationships and experiences. And as with all things, the faith will continue, and actually strengthen as you see that God is in the details and all are safe.
Here is an article, some pictures and a video - you'll see Gordon Low is in this video - he was the bishop of the singles ward when I was there.
photo courtesy of the Boston GlobeYesterday this beautiful building caught on fire, and unfortunately, while there were services going on. No one was hurt, thankfully, but the building is now a shell. What a heartbreak! As I have received notes from those dear friends, its caused me to reflect on my time there and with them. How blessed I am to have had this time in Boston, for the relationships and experiences. And as with all things, the faith will continue, and actually strengthen as you see that God is in the details and all are safe.
Here is an article, some pictures and a video - you'll see Gordon Low is in this video - he was the bishop of the singles ward when I was there.
1 comment:
That's so sad - I love that building. The church facilities guy that's in my ward did say that the front facade, including the steeple, was intact. So they'll be able to keep the front of the building the same, but rebuild the rest.
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