Jul 18, 2021 · This is a poem I wrote in 2017, thinking about the inevitable closing of St. Mary's. I wanted to capture memories of my time at the church, as well as a description of my favorite …

The church bell rang. The choir sang As best a few could do. Teachers taught what truth was sought, And that was all they knew. The church is closed. An era passed. What once was …

Mar 7, 2025 · Find inspiring poems about church that reflect on faith, worship, and community. Discover verses that uplift, encourage, and deepen your spiritual journey.

Church Going. Once I am sure there's nothing going on I step inside, letting the door thud shut. Another church: matting, seats, and stone, And little books; sprawlings of flowers, cut For …

Celebrate the profound journey of faith and unity with these ten exceptional poems for a church anniversary. Dive into verses that echo spiritual depth and inspiration, capturing the essence …

When churches fall completely out of use What we shall turn them into, if we shall keep A few cathedrals chronically on show, Their parchment, plate, and pyx in locked cases, And let the …

Reflect on faith and purpose with The Closing Year, a Christ-centered poem inspiring kindness, action, and resolutions for a meaningful year ahead.

O God in whom we find our refuge and our home: though your greatness surpasses that of any temple made by human hands, you graciously provided from your abundance this place in …

May 6, 2014 · “Church Going” is one of the best of Philip Larkin’s poems. The title itself is puzzling. It gives us two different meanings. One meaning is that it is a regular visit to a …

Let us worship our loving and faithful God. Neither death, nor life...nor things present, nor things to come...nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in …