Redemption - Church of Heavenly Rest #2 Long Sleeve T-Shirt

The Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest has served parishioners and residents of Abilene, Texas, since 1883. The mid-twentieh century church structure was designed by renowned church architect Philip Hubert Frohman--best known for his design of the National Cathedral in Washington DC. Beautiful stained glass baths the stone walls and columns in rainbow hues. The sanctuary evokes a strong sense of reverence and the presence of God amidst a congregation long committed to Christian service in the Abilene community.

I love photographing places of worship, imagining the stories lived within and without the sanctuary, recording the structural and artistic testimony to lives lived in community. If you find yourself in Abilene and the church doors open at Heavenly Rest, do yourself a spiritual favor and take a few moments for quiet reflection midst the stone and stained glass.

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Christian Theme Artwork Group
3/3/2016

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Stephen Stookey, Ph.D., is a university dean/church history professor/ordained minister by day and photographer by night. Well, not just nighttime; you get the picture. His love for photography began with a Kodak Instamatic 104 and a handful of GE flash cubes. Now with Canon equipment in hand, Stephen captures visual stories from locations of natural beauty, historical importance, and spiritual significance. His images appear in publications and Hollywood productions and hang on the walls of businesses, homes, and high-end hotels. Stephen operates Stephen Stookey Photography, an online print on demand business. Thank you for taking time to view my portfolio. If you see something you like, it can be purchased in multiple print and...