Give Thanks

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, I am getting ready to visit with family and friends for which I am so very grateful. And, I wanted to leave you with these pictures of houses of worship in my area.

First Presbyterian Church, 5300 Main Street, Houston, TX
The church, established in 1839, by a small group of Texans, was the site of my BFF's wedding at which I was honored to be bridesmaid. Its lovely setting and interiors are perfect for such occasions. One of its most notable members were General Sam Houston and his wife, Verina. The original church structure was at Main and Capitol, the site of the Chase Bank. This photo from FPC website.

St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, Pearland, TX
This charming white frame church with its painted red double front doors is a wecoming site from Highway 288. Photo from website.

Temple Beth Israel, Houston, Tx, was established in 1854, the first Jewish congregation in Texas. This is the fourth synagogue built by the members of Temple Beth Israel. This building, erected in 1957, is covered in beautiful white marble. Temple Beth Israel hosts an interfaith choir concert every year which benefits charities in the area. This photo was taken from the website.

St. Paul's Methodist Church, also located on the 5300 block of Main Street in Houston, the church is the near neighbor of First Pres. I was lucky enough to see a bride and groom posing after their wedding on the front steps recently. It was such a lovely site. Photo from website.

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Houston, TX
Founded in 1866 by freed slaves and two missionaries, this church is one of Houston's most historic houses of worship. Photo is from Antioch Missionary  Baptist website, where you can read the history of this dynamic congregation.

I hope you enjoy these pictures and that you and your family will have a very Happy Thanksgiving!