Sunday, October 12, 2014

Here's to surprises!



I had a lovely surprise when I was in the city a few days ago, well three surprises really.. firstly the door to the Wesley Church on the cnr Hay and William St. was open.. allowing for a squizzy inside and secondly, I'm not sure what I was expecting because from the outside it is quite grand looking, not in a European kind of way, more of a solid down to earth way.. the surprise being that the nave of the church and upper gallery was charmingly simple. Turning to leave, the third surprise, the stained glass window above about which I cannot find details but am thinking it may pertain to the arrival by ship of the first Christians back in the early 1800's.. I could be wrong :) c'est très joli though don't you think? Happy and peaceful Sunday, take care and stay safe... p.s. did I mention it's my birthday today, blimey I'm getting old :)


25 comments:

  1. A very happy birthday to you, Grace!

    It's quite a beautiful church, and the simplicity of it inside really is a contrast. It reminds me of a church here that has a similar kind of contrast.

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  2. Bon anniversaire, Grace ! You may be getting older, but at least you'll never catch up with me!

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  3. Bon Anniveraire, Dear G!!! You are awesome 🌏

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  4. Hey, happy birthday to you, Grace!

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  5. Nice post!!! Happy birthday to you!!
    Thank you so much for your visit!!! I follow you!!
    Have a wonderful weekend!! my g+ for your post!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  6. Bon anniversaire , mon amie Australienne ! Happy New Year! :o)
    Hope you'll have a great celebration !
    Bises from France!

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  7. Have a great birthday, Grace! Party tonight!!

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  8. Well, happy birthday, Grace! I suppose now you will be expecting gifts. :-)

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  9. Oh, Happy, Happy Birthday, Grace!! Do celebrate all weekend and have a glorious time!! Wish I were there to celebrate with you!!! Hugs from Oregon!!!

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  10. The stained glass with the Noah's Arch is exquisite. I love the composition, specially the way the symbols surround the boat (Moon Sun Star). And your picture of the Wesley church by night is really gorgeous... Thanks for this inspired sharing.

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  11. houps, I almost forget : Happy Birthday, dear ! I wish you the best for this brand new year you are starting today.

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  12. Happy Birthday Grace, although technically it's not your birthday where I am yet since it's still Saturday! I hope you have a wonderful day. I love the stained glass.

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  13. Can a church interior be called friendly? One candle in the centre of the cake is ok.

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  14. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACE!!!!!
    Beautiful church.

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  15. Hi, birthday girl - getting old??!!! No way. Live life to the full - as you do. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ***

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  16. First of all, Happy Birthday! I hope you are having a superb day! Second, great photos of this place. Nicely done. I love the stained glass window. It's beautiful.

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  17. Happy, happy Birthday, Grace! Hope you´re haveing a really supergreat day :-) Best wishes for the coming year, may health, fun and heaps of new wonderful experiences be with you! xx
    Love the first pic, so beautiful!

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  18. A very Happy Birthday to you Grace. I will not ask you age, but you can't be older then forty!
    Have a nice day.

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  19. Have a wonderful birthday Grace, all the best!

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  20. OH! Happy Birthday! I hope you are having the BEST of days!

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  21. Happy Birthday 25 year old!

    The night pic is very good.

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  22. Ohhh, I'm a bit late.... nonetheless...
    Happy Birthday, Grace !!!

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  23. Sacred ...

    PS: Happy Birthday To You. Happy Birthday To You. Happy Birthday Dear Grace. ♪

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