Former churches with better missions

FFRF Lifetime Member Peter Brush sent us this image from Nashville, Tenn., of the former Church of God of Prophecy, an evangelical denomination that preaches a total ban on alcohol. Peter writes: “Describing itself as ‘a spirit-filled church,’ the spirit apparently left the building (and irony returned) in 2007 when it became a Rock‘n Dough Pizza and Brewery, which includes a restaurant, taproom and stage for live music.”

Member Bryan Richardson of New Hampshire sent us this photo of The Holy Grail restaurant and bar in Epping, N.H. The old St. Joseph’s Church was built in 1895-96 by William J. O’Connor and was established as a parish in 1898. The “Choir Loft” provides the setting for an intimate dining experience. It overlooks the main bar and Irish village mural on the altar wall. The loft also features exceptional views of the building’s original stained glass windows. Pew-like booths line the walls.

Sue Schuetz of Wisconsin sent us this photo of an old church in Ashland, Wis., that has been converted into a nail and spa business. “It’s definitely serving a more useful purpose now,” Sue writes.

In Ladner, British Columbia (just north of Seattle), the Delta Optimist is now housed in the former Ladner Baptist Church, built in 1902. The Delta Optimist is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behavior.

Laurel Hines of Oregon sent us these photos of a former small church near Monroe Lake in Bloomington, Ind., which is now rented out as an Airbnb. The Airbnb description says: “Historic meets modern in this unique 150-year-old building located steps away from the entrance to Lake Monroe. Built in 1872, this one-room church turned romantic Airbnb provides a one-of-a-kind experience and has been featured as one of the best in the country by Condé Nast, Love Exploring and Indianapolis Monthly.”

Laurel Hines of Oregon sent us these photos of a former small church near Monroe Lake in Bloomington, Ind., which is now rented out as an Airbnb. The Airbnb description says: “Historic meets modern in this unique 150-year-old building located steps away from the entrance to Lake Monroe. Built in 1872, this one-room church turned romantic Airbnb provides a one-of-a-kind experience and has been featured as one of the best in the country by Condé Nast, Love Exploring and Indianapolis Monthly.”

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