Historic Faith Ministries

Fiery Trial

historicfaith-jo — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:36:04 +0000

“Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history…No personal significance or insignificance can spare one or another of us. The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor to the last generation.” Abraham Lincoln, Annual Message … Continue reading →

A House Divided

historicfaith-jo — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:30:00 +0000

“‘A house divided against itself cannot stand.’ I believe this government cannot endure permanently, half slave and half free.” Abraham Lincoln, Speech, June 16, 1858.

Power of the Ballot

historicfaith-jo — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:27:35 +0000

“To give victory to the right, not bloody bullets, but peaceful ballots only, are necessary.” Abraham Lincoln, Speech, May 18, 1858

War’s a Game

historicfaith-jo — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:22:02 +0000

” But war’s a game, which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at.” William Cowper, English poet (1731–1800)

War and Poets

historicfaith-jo — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:18:16 +0000

“As soon as war is declared it will be impossible to hold the poets back.
Rhyme is still the most effective drum.” Jean Giradoux

War

historicfaith-jo — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:06:41 +0000

“War is death’s feast.” American proverb

Three Armies

historicfaith-jo — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:06:19 +0000

“A great war leaves the country with three armies: an army of cripples, an army of mourners, and an army of thieves.“
American proverb

Upcoming Event: Lessons & Carols at Union Church / Visit From Santa

hfministries — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:36:24 +0000

Join our costumed interpreters at 10:00 AM as we celebrate a historical Anglican Lessons & Carols service as it would have been conducted in 1861!

Afterwards, join us for a fellowship hour while we wait for the arrival of Santa!

Prince William County Historic Division has contacted Santa, and he’ll be at the Courthouse from 12:00PM — 3:00PM in his Civil War Era finest be posing for photographs! Guests are also invited to make old-time holiday decorations, including Pomander balls with citrus fruit and cloves for their trees at home.

This is a great program, perfect for families and children (and those kids-at-heart) to enjoy! It’s also a great event for inviting your neighbors!

While the program is free, pictures are $5.00 for a 4x6 or $10 for an 8x10.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For information or to let us know you’re coming, contact us: joanne@historicfaith.net, 703–927-1492, or on Facebook!

Here’s to the Methodists!

hfministries — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:08:08 +0000

“It is no fault in others that the Methodist Church sends more soldiers to the field, more nurses to the hospitals and more prayers to heaven than any,” Lincoln said. “God bless the Methodist church—bless all the churches, and blessed be God, who, in this our great trial, giveth us the churches.”

Upcoming Event: A Victorian Sunday at Union Church

historicfaith-news — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:34:19 +0000

Join our costumed interpreters as we celebrate a historical Baptist service as it would have been conducted in 1861!

Then afterward, Historic Faith Ministries will be going out to canvas the community to get the word out about our upcoming Harvest Social! All of you social butterflies, we need you!

Also, for those of you who helped us out for the July 24th Reenactment, there is a Volunteer Appreciation event following our canvassing efforts. Since RSVPs are required for this special Thank You luncheon, please contact us for more information if you’re interested in attending!

For information or to let us know you’re coming, contact us: joanne@historicfaith.net, 703–927-1492, or on Facebook