tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post280862556580094491..comments2024-03-19T02:52:48.297-04:00Comments on Ottawa Daily Photo: The Home Congregation Of A Prime MinisterWilliam Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-35122283452646475742014-12-19T17:15:33.855-05:002014-12-19T17:15:33.855-05:00@EG: that ceiling really stayed with me
@Cheryl: ...@EG: that ceiling really stayed with me<br /><br />@Cheryl: from a more recent visit, the stained glass elsewhere in the church is even more unusual.<br /><br />@Hamilton: it really warms the place up.<br /><br />@Mari: I haven't spent much time in Baptist churches. The family roots have tended to be Reformed and Presbyterian.<br /><br />@Grace: there's a big difference between this and say, a Catholic church, which can seem to go over the top.<br /><br />@Kay: the woodworking in here is a wonder.<br /><br />@Pat: it really does.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-12626754179660702202014-07-03T01:48:28.071-04:002014-07-03T01:48:28.071-04:00Not only is this a beautiful building, it looks as...Not only is this a beautiful building, it looks as solid as can be. <br />Nice pics!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-57145739855029129672014-06-30T16:35:12.666-04:002014-06-30T16:35:12.666-04:00I haven't made a study of it, but most of the ...I haven't made a study of it, but most of the Baptist churches I've seen have been plain to a fault. This one is a beauty. I agree with everyone that the ceiling is wonderful - and the arches give it a nice feeling, too.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971991029290518107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-1291480256122420292014-06-30T12:37:21.883-04:002014-06-30T12:37:21.883-04:00Love the Gothic Revival style William and the fact...Love the Gothic Revival style William and the fact that Baptist churches are never quie so over the top as some can be. The wood detailing is perfect, beautiful organ and some very pretty stained glass windows.. that's ll that's needed really isn't it!PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-67273765440755540502014-06-29T19:19:43.033-04:002014-06-29T19:19:43.033-04:00That is the fanciest Baptist church I have ever se...That is the fanciest Baptist church I have ever seen. Although, I'll admit I've only been in one large metropolitan one. Beautiful woodwork.Mari Collierhttp://www.maricollier.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-85205042077829848772014-06-29T18:38:45.758-04:002014-06-29T18:38:45.758-04:00As with everyone else, I Iike the wood.As with everyone else, I Iike the wood.hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00699940163033570021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-30548106576990343272014-06-29T17:16:19.835-04:002014-06-29T17:16:19.835-04:00Hmmm. Still no luck in posting. I'll try once ...Hmmm. Still no luck in posting. I'll try once more.<br /><br />The wood is lovely. And I'm still surprised by the stained glass in churches that isn't strictly religious!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18101939218861758437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-55846741520724401442014-06-29T16:44:46.256-04:002014-06-29T16:44:46.256-04:00I do like the interior of this church. Lovely ceil...I do like the interior of this church. Lovely ceiling.EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-24831621440021942692014-06-29T16:43:40.923-04:002014-06-29T16:43:40.923-04:00@Judy: they certainly are.
@Linda: I liked those ...@Judy: they certainly are.<br /><br />@Linda: I liked those plaques.<br /><br />@Sharon: it seems to suit the church quite well.<br /><br />@Shelly: thank you!<br /><br />@Halcyon: I didn't look for plaques- St. Andrew's had a plaque where Mackenzie King would sit.<br /><br />@MB: it really does make it warmer.<br /><br />@RedPat: and it's in a great location.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-9820609487015638202014-06-29T16:27:36.412-04:002014-06-29T16:27:36.412-04:00There is something very peaceful about this church...There is something very peaceful about this church!RedPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980471119229896414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-75545295724670462842014-06-29T15:26:07.797-04:002014-06-29T15:26:07.797-04:00Beautiful church. I am glad they replaced the cei...Beautiful church. I am glad they replaced the ceiling with the wood. Yje church is very light inside and can handle the wood. Makes it warmer too. MBSmall City Sceneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307313549480618415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-62364526835034219532014-06-29T12:38:02.617-04:002014-06-29T12:38:02.617-04:00The wooden ceiling is really nice. I'm glad th...The wooden ceiling is really nice. I'm glad they replaced the original plaster version. It's fun to see inside these historic places. Maybe you sat right in the spot where MacKenzie sat!Halcyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-46925071019402643682014-06-29T11:46:03.107-04:002014-06-29T11:46:03.107-04:00Love the details. The stained-glass is beautiful.Love the details. The stained-glass is beautiful.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-79277937331564819062014-06-29T11:13:55.915-04:002014-06-29T11:13:55.915-04:00I like all the wood on the inside of this church.I like all the wood on the inside of this church.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-65183865805556407762014-06-29T10:36:08.503-04:002014-06-29T10:36:08.503-04:00It's a beautiful building, and the plaques are...It's a beautiful building, and the plaques are so nice!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-10451283196600417352014-06-29T10:34:54.281-04:002014-06-29T10:34:54.281-04:00I like the wood ceiling very much. These old build...I like the wood ceiling very much. These old buildings are treasures. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469878511196407233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-83110156320967495572014-06-29T10:08:44.080-04:002014-06-29T10:08:44.080-04:00@Stuart: I expect it is a copper steeple.
@Ciel: ...@Stuart: I expect it is a copper steeple.<br /><br />@Ciel: I would expect the name change came in honour of Prime Minister Laurier.<br /><br />@Revrunner: so did I!<br /><br />@Hilda: I thought so too.<br /><br />@Luis: thank you.<br /><br />@Jennifer: it does sound enjoyable.<br /><br />@Birdman: I can understand the distraction!<br /><br />@Jan: the wood does give the sanctuary a warm feel.<br /><br />@Tex: thanks!<br /><br />@Jane and Chris: just take plenty of shots. Smaller towns might have much fewer places, but one can still get in multiple shots at all locations.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-65550109323106035872014-06-29T08:55:11.201-04:002014-06-29T08:55:11.201-04:00I'm thinking I'll only need one post to co...I'm thinking I'll only need one post to cover the Doors Open we are going to in September!<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-57727617029449544382014-06-29T08:44:56.875-04:002014-06-29T08:44:56.875-04:00i do like that ceiling! very cool!i do like that ceiling! very cool!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-58322845575983911302014-06-29T08:39:59.392-04:002014-06-29T08:39:59.392-04:00I specially like all the wood and the organ in thi...I specially like all the wood and the organ in this church.<br />It's a pity you didnt'make a close-up of the stained glass.Jan K. alias Afanjahttp://afanja.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-58523091504469715072014-06-29T08:30:20.933-04:002014-06-29T08:30:20.933-04:00What beautiful wood all over. My eyes would be dis...What beautiful wood all over. My eyes would be distracted during services. Maybe, for me, that would be a good thing.Birdmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634185585147630883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-7335542789444206432014-06-29T07:54:41.742-04:002014-06-29T07:54:41.742-04:00While I don't do religion anymore, I enjoy see...While I don't do religion anymore, I enjoy seeing the buildings. We went on the Burnstown House & Garden tour yesterday. It was some what underwhelming, especially with out Perth churches dating from 1816. It was a fundraiser for the United Church, with only 15 members. So sad. We were happy to support them, though. It was a good drive in the country.<br />(ツ) from <a href="http://mymuskoka.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow"> Cottage Country Ontario </a>, ON, Canada!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-50357829803876176282014-06-29T07:47:24.759-04:002014-06-29T07:47:24.759-04:00Like it very much. Like it very much. Luis Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04727861757424018617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-35706526630951521072014-06-29T07:15:19.004-04:002014-06-29T07:15:19.004-04:00It probably wasn't as warm as this when the ce...It probably wasn't as warm as this when the ceiling was still plaster. The stained glass windows flanked by the organ is just majestic!Hildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03572824685124656116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437925806350573745.post-31471010869859125542014-06-29T05:55:09.903-04:002014-06-29T05:55:09.903-04:00Like that wooden ceiling!Like that wooden ceiling!Revrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01906290746860646907noreply@blogger.com