Author: David R. Bains
Historian of religion and architecture in the United States, writing about the representation of religion in Washington, D.C. and Birmingham, Alabama, teaching at Samford University. All posts reflect only my views, not those of Samford University or others.

Clergy Participating in Prayers for the Nation Ahead at Washington National Cathedral ahead of Biden’s Inauguration

Three Female Bishops in Alabama Shepherd over 200,000 Souls

Prayers at Presidential Inaugurations –the Challenge of Diversity

Herschel Hobbs Memorials at Samford University

Church Services for the Opening of Congress and Inauguration of the President

What Students Want to Sing in Church

Navy Paves the Way for Two Path-Breaking Congressional Chaplains

A Bidding Prayer for Epiphany
