3 Abandoned Churches in Detroit: The Pastor's Tragic Death Story
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Michigan Detroit, it used to be the city of dreams, a place with culture and diversity, but since the 1960s it fell into a downfall, there was a great exodus of the city and this left a path of abandonment on its way.
Today we will show you the aftermath of these events and take you to some of Detroit's many abandoned churches, we will take a fascinating tour through an abandoned Gothic Revival Church, afterward a 1960s Body of Christ Church and as the cherry on the cake, we will end this documentary with a Vietnamese Church.
Let’s start this off with the Woodward Presbyterian Church, a magnificent building that was constructed in 1911 in Gothic Revival style by the architect Sidney Badgley. At its height, there were more than 2200 church members and it even got the title of being the most beautiful church in the greater Detroit area.
Unfortunately, after the exodus of Detroit started, its members started to dwindle, at the turn of the century the church had only 200 active members left, its funds started to diminish and the building started to fall into disrepair, this lasted until the year 2005 when the pastor passed away and as a result, the church was closed indefinitely.
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These 3 Churches were Abandoned in Detroit after Pastor Died!!
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I live in the suburbs of where that church is located. It is very beautiful and I'm glad you caught it before it's destroyed completely. When you were standing at the top, traditionally that's where the choir would sing from. They didn't need to have any microphones because being up there their voices would echo throughout the whole church. They call that the balcony. I can imagine the haunting and beautiful sound of the voices echoing throughout that beautiful space. I have watched you for a long time. I appreciate how respectful you are and how daring. 😊 Keep on exploring. Sincerely, Carly
You would be amazed how stained glass is made. Every single tiny individual piece is cut by hand and then buffed along the edge and then by hand a thin piece of copper is wrapped around the side edge. All the pieces are laid out on top of a pattern and then someone comes and solders all the pieces together. Just in one stained Glass lamp there can be over 3,000 individual pieces of glass. So those beautiful windows that are very intricate were made of tens of thousands of little pieces of different colored glass. It really is an amazing art. In the last Church, the Vietnamese stained glass had a picture of a dog which represents the Holy Spirit of God and I believe the apostles of Jesus Christ were represented in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Yes, I sat in a church pew or bench every Sunday of my life for years on end. They're always is a very special feeling in the Church. The priest would go behind the podium in my church and read one part of the Gospel of one of the four main apostles and then he would do a 15 minute sermon and then the rest of the service would continue. Usually 1 hour in total. I loved watching you in Europe. You are famous here! I recognized your name immediately. Take care guys.
The "Hound of Heaven" - to symbolized God's dogged pursuit of souls.
Can it be rehabilitated?
@@rtyria I have never heard that before. I do know that he is calling his children now louder than ever. Thanks for sharing that. Sincerely, Carly 🌺
@@brucebuckles6311 No. There's been way too much damage. It's unfortunate but, a lot of churches have closed because, the population went down so much. 🌺 Carly
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The baptismal was actually for adults as well as older children to be baptized in many American Protestant churches. You have done a great job. The second 1970’s church has much more expensive stained glass windows. Many newer churches cannot afford stained glass or they will be geometrical shapes. The smaller room would probably be for services during the week. The third is a Vietnamese Catholic Church. Beautiful windows. The symbols are from the Bible. Thank you for once again posting a great video. The music, the enthusiasm you always bring, and respect when exploring are wonderful.
Danny and Lesley, again, showing us places we could never see even if we traveled to the USA. A real piece of history. Loved it.
The USA is huge. Born here and have only been able to travel to a handful of states.
I love how careful you guys are with everything. Catching the secret door as it fell was brilliant.
Yes it was , but it also gave me a chuckle as it unexpectedly happened !
Thank you Leslie and Danny. I lived in Detroit after my college days and remained in the Metro Detroit area until I retired to northern Michigan. I still have much love for Detroit and appreciate that you mentioned that Detroit is experiencing a resurgence. It's important to share that there are beautiful, fun areas of Detroit as well as the areas of decay. I so look forward to your videos. I do wish you would be more careful though. When you stepped out onto that highest balcony in the gothic church and leaned on that old railing my heart went cold! PLEASE be careful! Thanks again guys. I can't wait till the next adventure.
The brown box, in the basement of the first church, is a Leslie speaker for an electronic organ. The baptismals are also used for adults, which are typically the majority of baptisms. They might do a baptism after a sunday service every 3-6 months. depending on demand There should be a kitchen somewhere in the basement. The smaller worship area was probably for a midweek or youth service. The balconies were typically choir lofts.Modern US churches are very much about community, especially black churches. Often having all day activities and community dinners.
The balconies also were most often just overflow. Not for the choir. I never have seen a choir in the back in all my years visiting Lutheran, Baptist, Pentecostal, Catholic, etc.
@@auburnalum9019 - Our local Lutheran churches have the choir members singing from a loft at the back of the church. I have also seen this in a couple of Catholic churches when attending weddings/funerals. I think one does not focus on who is singing but you close your eyes and listen to the angels sing.
Thanks for pointing out that adults get baptized as well. In my community in Canada, most baptisms are adults.
@@TheTwylaG only the Catholics are baptizing infants. Most churches here wait until the individual decides it’s time to be baptized.
@@kristineguetschow9134 interesting and thanks for the info. I grew up Lutheran and was a member of Lutheran churches through my 30s. Just never was a member of one where the choir was in the back. Thanks!
I live an hour from Detroit in Flint. so sad to see so many buildings like this in Detroit. welcome tp Michian guys and thanl you for your videos!! long time fan!
Great episode Lesley and Danny! The first church is fantastic! 😍 I love the gothic vibe! The architecture and organ in the gothic church is awesome proportion & so incredibly gorgeous!
They all have their own beautiful unique touches however, my personal favorite is definitely the gothic one.
I would have never thought any of these churches could have been found in Detroit, especially the first one.
And yes, churches in the states have more of a community feel to them. They encourage & host a lot of youth programs especially.
Well done guys & always, stay safe out there! 🙂
(& good catch with that hidden door!👍🏻😉)
Detroit at one time was one of if not the wealthiest city in the country with nearly 2 million citizens before the decline/exodus of the auto, So that explains the rich architecture of the 1st church , There are and were MANY more churches of this caliber that are or were just as grand within this city
-Always great videos and info- Thank you
If you guys are still in the states there are amazing abandoned places near NYC if you are interested.
-Your work is nicely done.
You can tell the truth about Detroit. The part of the city that was abandoned was do to the riots in 1967 that lasted for 5 days. The people burned down businesses, homes, grocery stores and very little was left once the smoked cleared. The State vowed never to rebuild that section of Detroit and so much of the area still remains in ruins and is abandoned. Many of the Wealthy that moved away took their businesses with them and the job market dried up. Even the once booming industrial areas where cars and tires were being made shut down and moved out of the city (Once called the Motor City) has little to nothing to offer. There are many crack houses and vagrants that live in the abandoned homes so it's very dangerous in much of the area so be careful travel around in that section of the city.
I was looking for this comment. Detroit would be a completely different place if it hadn't been for those riots. There are still sections of the city where everybody leaves before sunset because it's so dangerous.
@@rtyria It's really sad isn't it? It was once one of the most thriving and successful cities in American and now it sits in ruins. Street after street overgrown and what was once beautiful neighborhoods are just a vertual ghost town accept for the gangs and dealers and homeless that use the empty houses and buildings. There is so much crime there. A few years ago the city counsel was considering bulldozing the entire area and using it for agriculture land but I guess they scrapped that idea because no more has been said about it.
I would argue the riots were more of an effect versus a cause. Industries were moving out of Detroit in the 40’s and Detroit population peaked in 1950. Population dropped by 180,000 from 1950 to 1960. The automotive recession of 1958 didn’t help either.
@@Meriale46 They have to make the area safe before farmers would be willing to invest there. All the gangs and dealers would have to do is burn the farmers out a time or twice and they would destroy the farmer completely and ruin the entire project.
@@rtyria Chicago Illinois is just as bad, probably much worse. It is terrible how this stuff goes on and on. It needs to be stopped by the leaders, It is up to them to let them know they will make sure the law punishes and will never allow them out again if it happens more than once. They must serve their sentence and no matter what their bail as 'none should be set, ever. ' They just stay in jail until the sentencing, and then must abide by what the jury says. " By and for, the people" Once the trouble makers are off the streets it would be much safer again. People would hesitate to do crimes as they know they will be punished and they will not be out on good behavior either. I may seem harsh, but as long as they get out of jail before they serve anything much, the better off we will be and less crime will happen, if we prove that we are all on the "same page" As long as we do not keep laws and higher standards and make people enforce those laws, and people to obey them, the worse it will become all over. It will spread. It starts with the correct leaders in office, and police who are fair, but do abide by the laws totally and realize courts will settle the matters.
The small room with the piano is probably where they taught the children Sunday School lesson. Love this one, thankyou
I love how soft spoken and respectful you are, where ever you explore. Stay safe and thank you.
Those staind glass windows in this last church and the tile murals are such beautiful artistry. They have to have some way to preserve them for another church or home.
You were actually very perceptive in emphasizing the community aspect behind these churches, and actually all churches. The actual structures are the worship spaces consecrated for worship and all the other activities that support the local community. However, the actual churches are the members, congregants or parishoners. A body of believers, the church, ideally would be able to hold worship services in their parking lot should the actual building be lost for any unfortunate reason or calamity because it's the people, the community, who are actually 'the church'. Thank you very much for sharing these interesting houses of worship with us. These are indeed sacred spaces. All the best to you in your ongoing adventures.
I love the first church. I was thinking the low curvy upstairs part could of been maybe choir. I love Gothic architecture. And I how you present your places. With so much respect.
It looked exactly like a choir. Those steps that Lesley sat on would have been where the musicians sat up their instruments for services or concerts.
In the Vietnamese church the window was a modern interpretation of the disciples Mathew, Mark, John, etc. Great buildings I just felt so sad to see all the buildings abandoned. Beautifully presented. Thank you and Danny.
We don't Baptize children in Protestant churches unless they have accepted Jesus as their Savior. The Pastor's give sermons, not speeches. Very interesting places....sad they are abandoned. Thanks for the excellent tours and commentary. The smaller room was probably called the Chapel. Mark was one of the 12 Apostles.
I was raised in the Methodist Church and I was baptized as a baby. Some Protestant churches do full immersion, and others do not. I know Lutheran Churches also baptize babies. I guess it depends upon the denomination!
@Nicky L We have seen pictures from Christenings of the royal babies, so I would say “yes”.
Thank you Lesley and Danny for taking us inside those beautiful old Detroit churches! I live an hour from there. I love that city! My grandparents lived there. I spent a lot of time there. I really enjoyed you both coming to the US please come back soon. I love your videos just incredible guy’s!
The first church, Woodward Presbyterian Church, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and deemed worthy of preservation for its historical significance or great artistic value.
I hope they are able to save it as it is gorgeous.
I can’t understand why a Presbyterian church would have a Baptist baptistry. 😳
@@jdavies212msu this confuses me too. I think I may have turned into a different ministry in its later years. This is more common to Baptists or Pentecostal churches.
@@jdavies212msu Disciples of Christ have a very similar baptistry.
@@jdavies212msu : Because in SE Asia... they don't teach things properly. Even now in the UK.. a lot of people "create fake churches"... and do not connect with the tradition... or with the individuals who needs to learn what the church is about and how it is structured etc. So... It doesn't take long for a concept to disappears altogether etc... So...
Leslie and Danny, so happy to see you are in USA again! I’m so happy for you to be able to give us more info. You have come so far in your field of exploring and in learning about your business and presentation of it. Thank you 🙏🏻
Here I told you should come to the USA but you said there’s nothing there. Now your in my home town. I told you we had plenty of abandon places to see! Have fun in the USA!!
Yes been waiting for new one!! Godspeed and be safe!
Me as student of architecture, Detroit has a lot of beautiful but abandoned buildings, and I believe that restoring to their original beauty and style is the way to go to revitalize all those communities.
I don't know if may have already been mentioned but what you refer to as the speaking booth, we call the pulpit, where the sermon is delivered. Awesome video guys!
I live about one hour from the first church in Detroit. Detroit has some beautiful old buildings and some day we hope to bring them back. The first church can hold many, many more parishioners than the 2nd church. The 2nd church's small chapel was likely for children services - often called Jr. Church, so the children had their own Bible services that were geared for children.
Surprised it has not been destroyed by looters.
This is a Christian Church. The clergy were called minister not priest which is Catholic. This is not a Catholic Church.
@@willmorgenstern5912 That is a common mistake that Europeans make. I suspect their clergy retained the connection of ministers being clergy long after the Reformation.
It was Presbyterian? I am surprised Freemasons allowed this to happen.
It's sad how Detroit production was taken overseas. I follow a few Detroit accounts on Instagram and it looks like a wasteland in many areas that once had bustling neighborhoods and gorgeous homes. Very depressing. I truly hope what is left can possibly be saved. The churches will have to be repurposed, unless the practice of Christianity makes a comeback. It's been in decline since WWII. I'm not a religious person but I'm starting to see a correlation between churches and neighborhoods falling apart.
Thank you so much for this documentary 🙏🙏‼️
You are amazing ❤ I'm french. The rain and snow falling through the roof in the last church reminds me of the movie Crimson Peak.
Amazing... Great episode Lesley and Danny!☺
Leslie and Danny. I have to say this again. Your videos are absolutely incredible!! The attention to detail and the carefulness you show are amazing. Your choice of music tracks are also very very good! I always look forward to new videos!
My 7 year old son is a huge fan and was so excited to see that you were in Detroit as we live in the Detroit metro area! He said, “This was just posted yesterday! They were just here! We could’ve run into them!!” 😆
This was a magnificent video, loved the Gothic Church. The second church with the mosaic tiles just breath taking, along with both churches of course the stained glass windows, love to have them in my house, plus the guardian angel mosaic tiles in my bathroom. Thanks for sharing.
that stain glass should be rescued and salvaged,
Surprised not stolen.
Hello Lesley and Danny! That was a fantastic documentary of three churches. :) Loved the older church with those incredible stained glass windows and lantern for lights. The other two churches are amazing, too with stained glass windows, mosiac mural , gym, and the choir loft. The choir loft was stunning and with view of the altar was breathtaking. Thank you for the tour of the three churches!
Hello Carey how are you doing with your family I do hope you’re safe from the virus?
Thank you for filming this from my families home town of Detroit. I love seeing these beautiful pieces of History. I wish I could have live back then when all these places were new.
Lesley and Danny, thnak yiu so very much for another amazing video tour of churches in Detroit, once known as Motor City Keep healthy and safe on yiur explortions my friends and welcome to the United States !
Just a thought for you boys, why don’t you do a parlor book of architecture of these abandoned churches. People love architecture of all kinds and you two are collecting pictures that will be priceless .. a well made book would bring you a great notoriety in this field.
Beautiful churches, awesome video, wonderful ❤ job u do 👏😍
Oh my. I look forward to watching it later. The church looks so grand. 😀
OMG! Lesley, Lesley, Lesley, you were within minutes of me. I would have loved to do a fam meet up. Not to many TH-cam explorer's come to Michigan. And we have so much to offer. Hope you enjoyed some down time for yourself and explored the Big D while you were here. Y'all did an amazing job. 😊❤
You do wonderful work. You are so very careful with everything. I enjoy your venture's
I absolutely love your channel! You find the coolest places!
Love all your explorations. These churches are fascinating. Thank you for being so respectful.
Thanks, Lesley, that was AMAZING!
Thanks for sharing this. It is so upsetting to watch some of these videos. God willing these will be restored to their rightful glory.
Thank you for coming to Detroit it my home area.been to Detroit for many events.still do.at little Caesars arena now.
Well said excellent job
Awesome video. Los Angeles has an amazing church that Josh explored.
Heart warming that you’ve come to Detroit. To work your craft ... I’ve watched your videos for if I’m not mistaken several years . I lived right down the street from the 1st church and had actually gone to its service one Sunday....probably back in the 80s , it looks much larger now that it’s emptied out and not in use , that exterior was quite unique with its pinkish stone color that wasn’t shown in this video. Quite shameful that the 2nd church could not be spared this fate with it being so young ( for a church) only being built during the 70s seems as though another congregation could have moved to that location but
I guess many decide to move to the suburbs rather stay in the city , for context 2010 was during the real estate decline here in America , actually a couple years earlier was the height but it was still going on during 2010 I’m thinking this church may have been financially unstable at the time of its closing , Oh and thanks for adding that economically Detroit is in a better financial situation than during its grand bankruptcy period , Showing the decay of these churches may give the impression that this is the WHOLE picture of what’s going on here
Was it a Cathoic church? My mom and I just can't figure it out!
@@TheHekateris most likely it was Protestant due to the baptismal pool
I have never been on a live broadcast with you doing this before I’m so excited good luck boys
Hey Bros! Beautiful video! I love abandoned churches, they are MYSTERIOUS! 🖤❤
Thank you both, God bless!!! Stay safe!!!
If you ever come back you should take a Trip to Pennsylvania and drive up to Centrailia. It's a town that is literally on fire so to speak. You can't drive into it anymore because it's gated off but you can walk in. It used to be a mining town until the mine caught fire and has been burning now for 60 years now. They had to evacuate the town due to the dangers of toxic gases and the fear that the ground would open up and the fire would swallow up the entire area... it hasn't in all these years and the levels of Toxins have dropped significantly. Many Urbex travel there because the entire town is just as they left it 60 years ago. It's erry but very interesting. It's the town they based the movie Silent Hill off of.
Hello from NJ. Loved this adventure.
Old churches that have been abandoned are so hauntingly beautiful. I wish I could have explored these with you as I lived in Michigan at the time. Thank you for documenting these structures and stories before they are demolished.
Thanks! Hi guys! thank you for your hard work to make this wonderful video! It has become a very wonderful place with a very historical feel and very emotional 😭 Like Europe in America if it the stone building, how about that today ?! Lesley, your eyes are always shine ✨
Very cool 😎😎👍 glad to see you going around the us I can't believe how cold it is there already did you film this recently
Looks awesome can't wait
Really enjoyed the video, such a shame these places have gone to decay.
Fantastic video 🌹🌹
You guys are awesome
I enjoy your videos
So glad to see you back in the USA, I have loved watching you for a good while now, and always enjoy your tours of all the abandon places and the care to give to what is there, please stay safe and until the next time , God's great blessings to you and Danny.
I just loved these churches. The stained glass windows are stunning. The music played at the end just before viewing the Vietnamese church was truly stunning. Thank you both. Please no falling Danny. 🌻
the Top floor is where the Choir would be and sing. I love how you show the building. different approach. you are also very brave for going to Detroit. I have no courage to go to Detroit . please be careful
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How very sad to see such a noble instrument (organ) in a state of irreversible decay.
Mi-a placut discursul tau de la amvon.Ai spus un mare adevar.Motivul principal al acestor doua biserici abandonate si la celelalte (20),este lipsa de credinta,indiferenta si placerea de trai cat mai bine fara obligatii dar cel mai important este indoiala si necredinta in viata vesnica.Interesant ce ne-ai aratat dar totodata si dureros.
Multumim pt toate video clipuri interesante si pentru faptul ca aveti traducere in limba romana.Multumesc din suflet.
Dumnezeu sa va aiba in paza!
That very highest area is called a “lantern.” It’s built to allow natural
light into the church. And, yes, there would have pews (bench’s)
in the balcony. It’s for anyone who
wants to (or has to) climb up there, especially if the main floor is full.
Are you an architect or are you familiar with churches that’s awesome knowledge
Thank you for this information.
Beautiful! So sad so see all the magnificent stained glass, mosaics, and woodworking no longer being enjoyed and wondering if somebody could at least reclaim and repurpose those unique pieces before they become damaged.
I was surprised and grateful that the windows were not damaged, /i hope they will see a second life. perhaps in a new church.
Sounds sweet! Hi Susan how are you doing with your family I do hope you’re safe from the virus?
It's so exciting to watch your videos from here in the USA. I live about 1 and a half hours from Detroit. So many awesome buildings in Detroit left to decay. I don't go there much. Only for events or passing through. I live closer to Flint.
I LOVE!! The Music when you entered the Main Sanctuary!! WOW!!!
I'm having so much fun watching you!
It’s Beautiful choirs back then always sang in the back of the churches upper top to sing from. . I am adopted preachers kid. I was in my Dads church choir since I was 5 years old.
I was just watching your live feed taking you to half a million viewers and Danny was talking about falling through the floor, I had to come and see this video. Love you guys you are the best. ❤😊❤
Hello Lesley and Danny. So great on this cool Fall like day to sit back , relax and watch a new Bros of Decay video! Yay, Nancy from Cape Cod ❤️
Thank you for showing the beautiful old churches. Brave for visiting this area......💗
Detroit is not really that bad. I love it there.
@@lisamurphy4438 Depends on the area. Delray is one run down crime ridden place.
Fabulous tours. The first church was amazing. It’s so sad to see such beautiful architecture crumbling to the ground and at the same time fascinating. The snow on the pews in the last church was very moving.
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OMG…I have absolutely no words for this Amazing church…OMG…the Organ is incredible…how is it possible no one has restored this incredible building.
So sad…but exciting to see it at the same time🙏🏽TFS!
You two did a really nice job presenting the churches. I live in the states, central NY. My very favorite was the first church. Thx for sharing.
I live 30 minutes from Detroit and worked in Detroit and the architecture of so many buildings and historical homes are so beautiful, but sad to see them abandoned. Because of the economy crash many people moved to find jobs. Hopefully Detroit will make a come back because it has so much history, and they are restoring many buildings and communities.
Thanks!
That gave me goosebumps when you showed the room with New York and the Twin Towers. I Watched this video on September 11th.
Absolutely stunning glass windows and tile mosaics in the Vietnamese church! Your respect for the buildings you tour is admirable. Love the background music, fantastic filming, editing, narration!
These guys don’t know much about Christian churches, but I am grateful they are very respectful.
I really enjoyed the tour.
I can't believe your in Michigan! That's where I live. I love your videos,I have watched your channel for a few years now. Be safe in your travels.
Thank you both for taking us to such beautiful places out of the past. The baptismal area in the basement was amazing to see. It's so very sad to see all of the beautiful architecture, rotting. What will happen to these old places? Tragic.
Amazing
Every stairway you guys climbed I was holding my breath! 😃
A lot of the lofts in back of the sanctuaries are actually where the choir would be singing. it is sad to see so many beautiful places fall to ruin. I am not a religious person, but I do appreciate the architecture and beauty of churches. My father was a minister and I hated being forced to attend services 4 hours on Sunday and an hour on Wednesday. I no longer attend church. I think I went enough for my lifetime while growing up.
Hello Lesley and Danny! Today I was busy crocheting some gift for the baby my nice Elizabeth coming in few months. I was looking the video later. Really sad to see the condition of both churches but many facts contributed to its. The windows are beautiful. I am hope someone can saved for other church. Thank you for your exploration and please stay safe 😉😘👍❤💖
Another great video.
Are Danny and Lesley brothers? Just wondering.
It is good to see that they have removed the organ pipes. The Stained Glass windows at "The Body of Christ Church" are beautiful. The Mosaics in the Vietnamese Church are Magnificent. Thank you Lesley and Danny.
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The Sanctuary is amazing and the pulpit where the Pastor would Preach The Word of God is gorgeous WOW
I'm posting from the UK as well. It always fascinates me that, in the States, they have such wonderful woodwork and crafts knowledge. So many wooden furnitures... with very solid wood, is amazing. I can see why now. One thing I learnt in my travel earlier on in my 20s is that... wood needs to be looked after, all of the time.. and yes, a house needs to be looked after, or else, it would be demolished, and destroyed.... when I saw the wooden structures of some of the Japan's temples... I now see why it was under the UN's UNESCO... etc etc... It does take a lot of efforts as well.
That brown box downstairs near the baptismal was a Leslie speaker. The organ was hooked up with it and the speaker spun inside and gave it an oscillating sound. Very popular in churches and skating rinks and eventually rock music in the 1960’s.
This is very interesting documentary, and Danny is a trooper , the first church is a very beautiful church and very big . I have a hard time to believe it’s abandoned , love the architecture , its got a beautiful historical look impressive, the second church it’s seem to be smaller , very interesting set up and got a beautiful big bench , sad to see a beautiful church got abandoned, the last church is very interesting, got a very big pray room , have lot of bench to fit many people , love the artwork on the wall , Vietnamese is a big community in Detroit indeed, thank you for sharing and documents it .
In the second church the picture of New York with the Twin Towers was on this day the anniversary of 9/11. Love the video.
Que gusto saludarlos a ti y Danny, una exploración fabulosa, la iglesia Gótica y su magnífico Órgano debió haber sido sublime, escuchar la Toccata y fuga de Bach, fue emocionante ver la caída de la puerta menos mal que no te pasa nada, saludos y manténganse sanos, salvos y resistentes.