Clay Dye
Winter of Discontent - Spaca Moskalyk
MUST BE SEEN IN BLACK BOX - Press 'L'
Seen in 113 pictures in 2013 #19 - Depressing or sorrowful
As the date for demolition of this beautiful church draws near, reality and finality of the decision has recently raised the emotions of parishioners. A war of opposing views has struck a chord, not only with those who where for and those against; but in the hearts of the hearts & minds of the individual members.
This building has been the center of people’s lives for 90 years, with the time of the chapel preceding it from 1904 until it burned to the ground in 1924, the parish has been together for 110 years.
A church is a part of one's life from birth until death, and affects the very character of community. It cannot be easy to say, 'Let's demolish our church.' As a parish, this must be the toughest decision they have ever faced. It’s a conflict of traditions, attachments, and emotions, versus hazards, costs and practicality. And, the conflict is presently being felt by every member & every family in the parish.
It is easy to say, 'Let's build a church'; but to destroy a building that has seen countless services, baptisms, confirmations, weddings& funerals. For over one hundred years, the members have stood side by side learning & sharing Christian values, praying together, singing praises to God & helping one another in every aspect of religious & secular life.
I am one of several photographers who have loved this church for its aesthetics & beautiful folk art architecture. It is beautifully designed & sits in a wonderful landscape, playing with the sun's light & the architecture's shadows the way photographers & artists love. Spaca has been a wonderful source for artist inspiration and many of us have learned a great deal about our craft, from photographing it.
Over the past few years, we have enjoyed documenting the Spaca Moskalyk throughout the seasons & feel the loss that the demolishing of this building will bring. But, our loss is not that of someone whose family history is embedded in the Spaca’s history & symbolism.
The members of this parish have been very gracious to us & shared stories of events regarding this church. We hear their pride. We feel their attachment. Our hearts are with them, hoping this will soon pass & they will remain strong together, as they have in the past.
Winter of Discontent - Spaca Moskalyk
MUST BE SEEN IN BLACK BOX - Press 'L'
Seen in 113 pictures in 2013 #19 - Depressing or sorrowful
As the date for demolition of this beautiful church draws near, reality and finality of the decision has recently raised the emotions of parishioners. A war of opposing views has struck a chord, not only with those who where for and those against; but in the hearts of the hearts & minds of the individual members.
This building has been the center of people’s lives for 90 years, with the time of the chapel preceding it from 1904 until it burned to the ground in 1924, the parish has been together for 110 years.
A church is a part of one's life from birth until death, and affects the very character of community. It cannot be easy to say, 'Let's demolish our church.' As a parish, this must be the toughest decision they have ever faced. It’s a conflict of traditions, attachments, and emotions, versus hazards, costs and practicality. And, the conflict is presently being felt by every member & every family in the parish.
It is easy to say, 'Let's build a church'; but to destroy a building that has seen countless services, baptisms, confirmations, weddings& funerals. For over one hundred years, the members have stood side by side learning & sharing Christian values, praying together, singing praises to God & helping one another in every aspect of religious & secular life.
I am one of several photographers who have loved this church for its aesthetics & beautiful folk art architecture. It is beautifully designed & sits in a wonderful landscape, playing with the sun's light & the architecture's shadows the way photographers & artists love. Spaca has been a wonderful source for artist inspiration and many of us have learned a great deal about our craft, from photographing it.
Over the past few years, we have enjoyed documenting the Spaca Moskalyk throughout the seasons & feel the loss that the demolishing of this building will bring. But, our loss is not that of someone whose family history is embedded in the Spaca’s history & symbolism.
The members of this parish have been very gracious to us & shared stories of events regarding this church. We hear their pride. We feel their attachment. Our hearts are with them, hoping this will soon pass & they will remain strong together, as they have in the past.