At 90 Years, Harlem Church Vows to Endure Amid Relentless Change

Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church in Harlem feels like they have fallen victim to the modernization and transformation of the area.

“The beauty of Harlem is being lost, pieces of its history are being destroyed by modern development and greed. The steeple represents certain things that must endure. Faith must endure. History must endure. In a city where people see churches only as relics, this steeple says, ‘No, this is an act of faith.’ And it is an act of faith to stay here.”

Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/02/nyregion/harlem-church-marking-90-years-takes-a-defiant-stance.html?ref=nyregion

-Nova