Tony and Margaret Budell spent Monday morning the same way theyve spent their wedding anniversary for the past 60 years, making their way to the heart of Havelock to visit the church where they exchanged vows.

They werent expecting the scene they encountered this year on the corner of 61st Street and Morrill Avenue. The makeshift fence surrounding St. Patrick Catholic Church, the construction crews, the parishioners spread out on the lawn across the street, like they were waiting for a parade.

The Budells knew at some point the 107-year-old red-brick building was going to come down to make way for a new church next door.

They had no idea it would happen on their special day.

We didnt know they were going to tear it down today, said Margaret, who attended St. Patricks as a child. We came over to take pictures.

Turns out, they joined a growing crowd carrying lawn chairs and spreading out on blankets to watch a crane demolish a piece of their collective history.

Its bittersweet, said the Rev. Troy Schweiger. There are more than 100 years of important memories in that church -- baptisms, confirmations, weddings -- but we also are witnessing a step toward our new spiritual home.

The parish of about 750 families had been talking about building a new church for more than two decades, Schweiger said, but a random inspection by the churchs insurance company four years ago forced the issue.

The insurance company called for an inspection, and a structural engineer said hed certify it as safe for only another five years.

"So the decision was kind of made for us," Schweiger said.

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EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) -

A church displaced by construction at the Highway 41 and Lloyd cloverleaf work is now ready to start building its new home.

The pastor of Trinity Wesleyan Church tells 14NEWS this has been a long time coming. In fact, he says, they've known they would have to move because of the cloverleaf since the 1950s.

Now, almost 60 years later, they've broken ground where the new church will go.

The site, at the corner of Burkhardt Rd. and Old Boonville Highway, was sold to the church for below-market price by the family who owned the land.

Pastor Duane Allison says even though they haven't even built the 5,000 square foot chapel, he's already focused on how they can add on in the future.

He says talking with their new neighbors made it clear there's a great need in the area for job training and tutoring services. Allison says it's their duty as a church to provide that.

"We believe that as Jesus came into the neighborhood and began to serve people around him, that is what God has called us to do as well," Allison said. "To begin to find out how to help people who would be our neighbors and how perhaps we can join or partner with them in order to serve others."

Pastor Allison says they hope to have heavy equipment at the site within three weeks.

Their goal is to have the church open by September of this year.

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JANESVILLE | Tombstones dot the small space, planted in the ground like bookmarks in at least 65 stories.

Some accounts proved brief, and the markers reveal few details.

Mary Parsons was born in September 1895. She died barely a year later. Hers is the only stone with the Parsons name.

Other monuments in the East Janesville United Methodist Church cemetery suggest more complete lives:

Finding the graves until a recent mowing could be difficult.Last year's bull thistles, shoulder high, choked the East Janesville burial plot, and matted grass concealed low-lying stones. Small trees grow where they should not.

"It's an absolute disgrace," says Lester Peters of Plainfield.

He has no connection to the East Janesville church, which disbanded in 2011. He is not a veteran, but believes in honoring their service. He finds old cemeteries interesting, though, investigates those he discovers on outings.

"I just happened to drive by one day and saw what a mess it was. And I wondered: 'Who dropped the ball?'"

The answer is not clear.

The congregation began when Iowa was young. The territory became a state Dec. 28, 1846, and the 1850 census counted slightly more than 192,000 residents.

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Sailors and sealers were common visitors

George Street United Church historian Josh Shea says because of the churchs close proximity to St. Johns harbour, it had become the place of worship for those preparing to go to sea, whether on fishing or sealing vessels.

The present building was constructed in 1872 and the first service held Dec. 14, 1873. The building was expanded in 1911.

Sea people came to worship in boots and oilskins, he said. They came from all over the province in March because they had berths, or were looking for berths, on the ships.

Historians have said that the floor and stairs of the church were awash in salt water.

Shea also noted the church was historically surrounded by businesses that made sails, barrels, ropes and planks for the fishing and sailing industry.

In the spring of the year of construction, the vessels couldnt get out of the harbour due to ice, and the captains asked their crews to help bring the stone from Southside Road to George Street for use in the churchs construction.

While Capt. Morrissey Johnson ships bell has its place in the church in honour of him, other sea captains are honoured in the building, as well.

For instance, the front entrance doors were donated in memory of Capt. Earl W. Winsor; the sanctuary lamp was donated in memory of Capt. P. Chesley Winsor; a rail was presented in memory of Capt. Eugene V. Way; and the choir microphone was donated in memory of Capt. and Mrs. Silas Halfyard and their two sons, Byron and Newton.

There are also many photos and information boards in the church related to the provinces connection with the sea.

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Neighborhood support for a plan to build a high-rise on the Nyes Polonaise restaurant site has stalled amid growing concerns over its impact on nearby buildings.

Minneapolis-based developer Schafer Richardson, in partnership with Nyes owners Rob and Tony Jacobs, in December announced they would redevelop the popular restaurant and piano bar just north of downtown.

They quickly won support from the neighborhood association for its 30-story glassy residential and retail tower, including a spendy effort to salvage two of the Nyes structures. But some neighbors, including members of a landmark church, thought the group acted too quickly.

The pause button has essentially been hit, Barry Clegg, vice president of the Nicollet Island-East Bank Neighborhood Association, said Thursday.

About 85 neighborhood residents appeared at the associations board meeting Wednesday night to discuss two grievances filed against the organization.

Opponents have also petitioned the City of Minneapolis to conduct an environmental review of the site before the project moves forward. The association agreed to table its approval until that review is conducted, which could last four to five months.

Maureen Michalski, senior project manager for Schafer Richardson, said the company has a reputation of engaging with communities to work through challenges.

Its a complex project, and we want to carefully consider the stakeholder interest, she said. There are so many different groups that are involved that have opinions that we really have to work through that process to come to some consensus.

The grievances were filed in tandem with efforts by Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, which is next door to Nyes, to slow down the process and conduct more due diligence.

About 200 parishioners and neighbors gathered last week for a fundraiser and meeting at the church, which is the oldest continuously operating church in Minneapolis. Prominent parishioners of the church are seeking legal and architectural help to challenge the project.

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KONA, HAWAII (HawaiiNewsNow) -

More than eight years after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake crippled the oldest Catholic church on Hawai'i Island, St. Michael's is finally re-opening it's doors.

The October 2006 earthquake caused such significant damage, a structural engineer told church officials it was too dangerous to leave standing -- but with the belief that a church is as strong as its people and armed with a lot of faith, St. Michael's was rebuilt in its iconic pink color.

"It is just an awesome joy that now we can come back home," exclaimed Father Konelio "Lio" Faletoi, St. Michael's pastor.

St. Michael's church bells are ringing once again -- and not just any bell, but the original.

"The bell is from 1852 and it was from the foundry in Paris, France," described Father Lio, as he likes to be called.

The new church also features the original stained glass windows.

St. Michael the Archangel Church was built 175 years ago by two missionaries, but it was too small, so it was redone in 1850.

"Father Marechal came and built the church that lasted all that time and got damaged in the earthquake that we had to take down, and his request was at his death that he be buried in his beloved church," said Father Lio, pointing to the headstone displayed prominently at the front of the sanctuary area.

Officials say it was important to make sure his final resting place was included in the new church, which can now accommodate up to 600 parishioners inside -- with room to expand outside.

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Neighborhood support for a plan to build a high-rise on the Nyes Polonaise restaurant site has stalled amid growing concerns over its impact on nearby buildings.

Minneapolis-based developer Schafer Richardson, in partnership with Nyes owners Rob and Tony Jacobs, in December announced they would redevelop the popular restaurant and piano bar just north of downtown.

They quickly won support from the neighborhood association for its 30-story glassy residential and retail tower, including a spendy effort to salvage two of the Nyes structures. But some neighbors, including members of a landmark church, thought the group acted too quickly.

The pause button has essentially been hit, Barry Clegg, vice president of the Nicollet Island-East Bank Neighborhood Association, said Thursday.

About 85 neighborhood residents appeared at the associations board meeting Wednesday night to discuss two grievances filed against the organization.

Opponents have also petitioned the City of Minneapolis to conduct an environmental review of the site before the project moves forward. The association agreed to table its approval until that review is conducted, which could last four to five months.

Maureen Michalski, senior project manager for Schafer Richardson, said the company has a reputation of engaging with communities to work through challenges.

Its a complex project and we want to carefully consider the stakeholder interest, she said. There are so many different groups that are involved that have opinions that we really have to work through that process to come to some consensus.

The grievances were filed in tandem with efforts by Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, which is next door to Nyes, to slow down the process and conduct more due diligence.

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NORTHWOOD A local piece of architectural history is prepping for a face-lift thanks to a very green helping hand.

The Northwood Congregational Church UCC was recently awarded a $200,000 grant from the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) to help update and rehabilitate the structure.

In addition, the church ran a fundraising campaign last year that raised more than $270,000 for the project, which will include construction on the churchs upper attic, bell tower, front porch and support columns, as well as restoration work to the columns, the removal of decaying and damaged wood and the realignment of the structures foundation.

The churchs structural decay was first discovered in 2010 by the churchs Sanctuary Preservation Committee.

In 2013, the church hired an outside consultant to help with fundraising and research.

The church is listed in the National Register of Historic Places so it was crucial for the town and church patrons that the structure not only be updated, but updated within standards set by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.

Construction on the church is expected to begin this year.

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -

Members of a historic church in Fayetteville are making plans to repair the damage after a fire.

St. Joseph's Episcopal Church burned Tuesday evening. Firefighters responded to the church at Moore and Ramsey Streets at 6:46 p.m.

Although flames were large and smoke was heavy, the fire was contained to the sanctuary's main entrance and roof area near the steeple. Smoke and water spread throughout the sanctuary.

On Wednesday three red tarps were still covering important parts of the sanctuary's interior. Firefighters had placed them over the altar, the piano and organ combo and the baptismal font in an effort to protect them from water.

I'm just thankful it was just contained, and the firemen did a wonderful job of taking care of the facility, said Rev. Teddra Smith, the church's Rector. Coming in here this morning I was like, ooh, thank you God.' I said, you must have sent your angels' to contain it in one area.

Smith said the church's insurance would cover the cost of repairs. She said there will be a nationwide search to find craftsmen who can restore the church, including its 119-year-old woodwork. The building has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982, and because of that everything must be put back just as it was, Smith said.

The church formed in 1873 after African-Americans branch off from nearby St. John's Episcopal Church. A plaque in the sanctuary says the building was erected in 1896. The windows surrounding the altar came from Tiffany & Co.

Smith said compared the fire to the season of Lent, which began on Ash Wednesday.

We're going to come out of the ashes with hope, Smith said. Lent is the season when we are in the ashes. When we come out of the ashes with Palm Sunday and Easter there's hope, and there's resurrected life, and that's what's going to happen here.

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