Fiery Trial

Posted on February 20, 2012 by historicfaith-jo

“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 to Congress, December 1, 1962

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A House Divided

Posted on February 6, 2012 by historicfaith-jo

“‘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.

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Power of the Ballot

Posted on January 30, 2012 by historicfaith-jo

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

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War’s a Game

Posted on January 30, 2012 by historicfaith-jo

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

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War and Poets

Posted on January 23, 2012 by historicfaith-jo

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

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War

Posted on January 9, 2012 by historicfaith-jo

“War is death’s feast.” American proverb

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Three Armies

Posted on January 5, 2012 by historicfaith-jo

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

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

Posted on December 3, 2011 by hfministries

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!

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Here’s to the Methodists!

Posted on October 17, 2011 by hfministries

“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.”

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Upcoming Event: A Victorian Sunday at Union Church

Posted on October 7, 2011 by historicfaith-news

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

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