Achduth Vesholom Temple

Piece of history wiped away in Church's self-interest…read more ____________________________________________ Although last Monday was Memorial Day, a day originally created to honor those who fought in the Civil War, apparently certain members of Trinity Episcopal Church didn't get the message. On May 31, one day later, the church chose to demolish the West Berry Street home of Civil War hero Robert S. Robertson. Instead of helping preserve our collective history, they chose instead to wipe the corner clean so the public would get an unobstructed view of their church. Although Robertson was originally from New York, he moved here with his wife in 1866. He fought for the Union in the Civil War, was wounded twice and awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his gallantry in action. Upon moving to Fort Wayne, he was not only a successful attorney but became one of the most prominent and influential men of his time. He became Indiana's lieutenant governor in 1886, was instrumental in passing legislation creating Fort Wayne's first public library, participated in the planning of our current Courthouse and spoke at the laying of the Courthouse cornerstone in 1897. In 1873 he built a home for his wife and five children at the southeast corner of West Berry and Broadway, now 633 W. Berry, and lived there until his death in 1906. His wife was one of the women responsible for decorating the new Courthouse and was one of the founders of the Mary Penrose chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and its first organizing regent. Robertson's life in his West Berry Street home comes alive in his biography, published by the Allen County Public Library. Lavish parties hosted by the Robert sons in their West Berry Street home, including their anniversary party in 1890, are described in detail. It also includes memories of Robertson's daughter, Annie, who confesses that the Robertson children often staged fashion shows, trying on the guests' cloaks in the upstairs bedrooms, and mentions Mrs. Robertson's concern that her new home was too close to the Wabash and Erie Canal to be a safe place for her children. This year Trinity Episcopal Church acquired the Robertson House. ARCH, the local historic preservation organization, began a dialog with certain church members in an attempt to restore the house on the site where it had stood for 137 years. One month ago, the church instead corresponded with ARCH and gave us 30 days to agree to move the building, or it would be demolished. ARCH confirmed that intention in writing. Two days after doing so, the Robertson home was razed. It would seem that if one owns a piece of Fort Wayne history as significant as the Robertson House, one has an obligation, a responsibility, to the rest of the community to be good stewards of our collective past. The Robertson House has been the Church's neighbor for 137 years. It deserved to remain a part of the historic West Central neighborhood on the site where it was built, and if that was not possible, it should have been relocated. The church has failed in its obligation to all of us. When I drive down Broadway now, instead of having a clear view of the church, what I see is an example of short-sightedness and self-interest, a memory of what was and an image of what could have been. Not much of a way to commemorate the service of a Congressional Medal of Honor winner, is it? Karen E. Richards is the president of ARCH board of directors. She is also the city prosecutor. She is very pissed off. *Yelp* Note, I stole this directly from Karen E. Richards newspaper article! The reason was to dare the prosecutor to "try" anything. She will not.

Though I live in Atlanta, I'm a Ft. Wayne native and have been there for many months helping my…read moremother over the past two years. I attend Trinity as much as possible. To put it mildly, Ft. Wayne is no Episcopalian hot spot, but you wouldn't know that from this church. The parishioners and clergy are always so friendly when I visit. Shhh...don't tell anyone in my home parish, but I actually feel more welcomed here than I do in Atlanta. That could be because Ft. Wayne is pretty conservative, so I'm glad when I'm around those Trinity members, who tend to be more progressive. But mainly, they're just kind and down to earth. I can't get out of there without coffee and a donut--they won't let me. I had the most hilarious conversation ever after a service with a young woman who was a cruise ship chanteuse. Believe me, if I ever take a cruise...well, I'll just know what to do and what to avoid. The church is gorgeous, historic and OLD. Ft. Wayne is a much older city than Atlanta, so that's to be expected. There's something about an old church that you just can't get in a newer one. They have soul. When I think of all that's happened in that sanctuary since it was built at least 100 years ago....it gives me chills. Or is that the cold air leaking in through the creaky doors? :-} Oh well. This place is worth it. Too bad I didn't know about it when I was younger--my life might be a lot different now. Thanks, Trinitarians. You've kept me sane in Ft. Wayne. :-) Bless you.

Our Hope Lutheran Church

This is a wonderful, loving and caring church where you 'come as our guest and leave as our friend…read more'. Both traditional and contemporary services are available each Sunday as well as a Monday night service. For over 25 years Our Hope's Pre-school has offered a safe, family environment for children to grow, learn and develop their faith.

Grace Point Church of the Nazarene

Great Bible based preaching, music that is worshipful, and loving people. What more could you…read morewant from a church?

I love this church. The senior pastor's sermons are faith filled, Spirit lead and provide practical…read moreteaching to living a Christian life. The atmosphere is welcoming and nonjudgmental. There are groups that meet at various times during the week to promote spiritual community and growth. I always leave the services a better person than when I go in. It doesn't get much better than that!

Fellowship of Wesley Chapel

These people truly love the Lord. Pastor Larry Smith has been there since he was a child. Preaching…read moreis accurate, the fellowship is genuine, and the music is moving. If you want to know Jesus you should come to this church and meet him. There is a men's meeting twice a month. There are opportunities to serve, and missions overseas this church supports. All these people have welcomed me with open arms. They truly love the Lord.

Avalon Missionary Church

Great church, great worship, great (NEW) senior pastor and I met one of my bestest friends there,…read morethere's a bible quiz team too.

St Henry's Catholic Church

I went to the Community Ministries at St. Henry thrift shop and was treated with great kindness and…read moregenerosity. We will be forever grateful and we Love to see the support and kindness to members of the community!

Cuando nos mudamos a Fort Wayne estuvimos buscando una misa en español que fuera agradable y con un…read morepadre motivador. Después de ir a varias iglesias católicas esta fue la misa que más nos gustó. Es a la 1pm y el padre hace la misa muy agradable y en tiempo. La explicación siempre apegada a la vida normal y con mensaje a todos. Recomendable si buscan una misa en su idioma con un padre práctico.

Merriam Christian Church

A place that makes you feel like you are part of the family. The moment you arrive at the door…read morethere is a team who opens the door with a smile. As you walk in your are handed a bulletin and greeted in a very friendly manner. It is a very nice place to worship the Lord and that's is exactly the big take-away. Christ centered church that preaches straight from the Old and New Testiment. I'd advise to anyone who's seeking something more in their life, to come to Merriam Chapel and give it a shot, because you won't miss.

Woodburn Missionary Church

Well first of all this place has lots of skinny people, u can't not believe the 1star review from…read morethis Micheal D. From Chicago, IL Second of all they were very were generous to me, I don't not go to church there but I live in this community and it's full of great people!

I have known the people of Woodburn Missionary Church for about 30 years and have found them to be…read morereally, really warm and caring! From the welcome, to the classes, to the coffee, to the funeral dinners, and so many other small acts of kindness, I've been moved and touched!! True, they are a group of humans with good days and bad, but that's the same way wherever we go. As for the food in town, Bob's Restaurant and Subway and McDonalds and several other places...it is great! Not to mention the good small town fellowship there and around the post office!! And, if you haven't tried the homemade pies in town--people drive from all around to enjoy them!!! :-) :-)

Love Church

3.0

Love Auto is under new management with a top notch reputation. None of the old crew remains. The…read morenew crew is headed by an extremely knowledgeable mechanic with high integrity. The business manager has reorganized the business to be more efficient. Give them a chance to serve you. You won't be sorry.

Brought my car in on the 7th of December twenty one to have them fix the front end bumper and to…read moreput two new tires on. Man named chip who work for them came out said he had everything done took a while to get it done charged me over $500 but I thought okay. Flash Forward a couple months my car on the left side started sounding like it was an old broken-down jalopy was rattling something fierce took it into my regular mechanic and he said that they had worked on the suspension I did not realize that they even work on the suspension I wouldn't poke the work they took pictures of the vehicle and he said they put suspension parts on there one of them was in upside down they didn't have they didn't Grease the part so they froze up and they were completely worthless all in all with labor it would have cost $180 and I took the pictures and the parts because my new mechanic had to replace them to love church. There is nothing about love and miss church at all they gave it to the pastor and he said there's nothing he could do because somebody else did the work and replace the ones the bad things that they had done that they had allowed to have happen to my vehicle they said they could give me 10% off on my next Oil job I told him he represented a church and how could the pastor call himself a pastor with that kind of response. I'd also told him that I've been without a job since July and had no money coming in. I also told him it was Despicable they should back their work regardless they should have had a manager who looked at the work that was being done he would have seen that it was a horrible job they even apologized to me and told me that they knew that it was a bad job but you're still not going to stand by and repay me $180 and I had to pay another 450 upon the 500 that I already paid. Do not go to this questionable auto repair and don't go to church there. There is no love in that church and it's not God's love.

Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church