Steeples in Fairbank

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Formerly, I posted stained-glass window photos on Sundays, but have used up my supply for the time being. Church steeples can be fascinating, too. Here are two from Fairbank, Iowa, a few miles from where I live:

This first picture is of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, a unique limestone building. Our area has very few limestone structures, making this one extra special. Its location is rather hidden…..you could easily drive through Fairbank and never notice it at all. Only once have I been inside the I.C. church......28 years ago as soloist at a wedding there. I sang from the balcony, which was truly a joy, as I could be heard without being seen. I recall the songs were "Sunrise, Sunset", "Edelweiss", and "The Lord's Prayer". I have no recollection of what the interior of the church looked like.

Across the bridge and up the street from the Catholic church is this old Baptist church building, which is well-maintained, though its congregation is teeny-tiny.

When I was a kid, my piano teacher was a little, elderly lady who was the organist at this church. Our annual recitals were held there. One year my memorized piano solo was, “Turkey in the Straw”; other years it was usually hymn arrangements.

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I wish I could think of something profound to say, but I cannot. Oh, well. Today is Invocavit, the first Sunday of Lent. May it be a pleasant one for you!