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Seen in profile, the church's statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary is dressed in elaborate vestments and crowned with flowers in preparation for a public procession. Carried through the streets on the Feast of the Assumption and other Marian…

The Church of the Beloved Disciple's statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was richly adorned with embroidered garments, a lace veil, fresh flowers, and a floral crown prepared for the church's liturgical seasons and Marian feasts. Displayed within the…

This restored view depicts the Church of the Beloved Disciple's principal Marian statue holding the Christ Child, both crowned with floral wreaths for a feast day celebration. The image occupied a place of honor within the sanctuary and was carefully…

Both this photo and the last are of a lesbian couple with their twins, who are both being B'nai Mitzvah'd.

This popular song (recorded by the Brotherhood of Man) is the anthem sung regularly by Upstairs Lounge patrons gathered around the piano.

Photograph of one of the original wooden chairs used by the Holy Eucharist Church in Atlanta during its formative years. In his October 26, 1979, letter to Bishop Robert Clement, Archbishop George Augustine Hyde recounted the rediscovery of two such…

Photograph of the original altar of the Holy Eucharist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, showing the primitive altar cross, Gospel Book, and altar furnishings preserved from the congregation's earliest years. In a letter dated October 26, 1979, Archbishop…

Bishop Robert Mary Clement ordains five priests for the Church of the Beloved Disciple during a liturgy in New York City on October 2, 1978. The ordinands—Fathers Mark, Paul, Victor, Gabriel, and Philip—were called to continue the church's ministry…

Ophelia Hu Kinney (she/her/hers) is the wife of a fearless reformer, the daughter of loving immigrants, and the sister of a hopeful romantic. She is the Director of Communications at Reconciling Ministries Network, an organization advancing LGBTQ…

The opening pages of the official program for the Ceremony of Consecration of The Most Reverend Robert M. Clement as Bishop of New York of the Eucharistic Catholic Church, held at Metropolitan-Duane Church, New York City, on Sunday, October 6, 1974.…

The opening pages of the official program for the Ceremony of Consecration of The Most Reverend John Joseph Noble, D.D., as Bishop Coadjutor of New York of the Eucharistic Catholic Church, held at Metropolitan-Duane Church, New York City, on Sunday,…