Emily Kenny

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www.emilykennyphotography.com/

The Church

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Location: Syracuse, New York

Biography: I am a photojournalism master’s candidate at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in Syracuse, New York. In December 2019, I graduated from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, as a double major in digital media and... read on

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Members of the University United Methodist Church choir make their way to the piano balcony for the Sunday morning service.

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The front steps of the University United Methodist church.

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Prayer requests have been submitted during Sunday service. They sit next to a stole which symbolizes inclusion in this church. The prayer requests this week were largely for peach on SU's campus during racial incidents.

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Stained glass windows cover the largest walls of the sanctuary.

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Faraha was baptized during the service this week and she is being greeted by other members of the church.

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Churchgoers entering the church on Sunday morning for breakfast. The church hosts approximately 200 people every two weeks for breakfast.

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Lights falls into the front entrance of the University United Methodist Church.

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Richard who works as a greeter and security at the church holds the door and assists people entering for Sunday service.

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Exterior of the University United Methodist Church during golden hour.

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Light casts on a pew which has the same red velvet as the Methodist church in my hometown.

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Churchgoer exits the sanctuary to talk with Pastor Alicia before leaving.

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Light falls in the back entrance of the church.

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Richard waits at the door to ensure that people exiting make it safely to their cars.

Public Story

The Church

Credits: emily kenny

Updated: 09/12/20

This story explores the beauty of the University United Methodist Church in Syracuse, New York.

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