Refurbish your church--with tax dollars.(CHURCH AND STATE)(Old North Church)

From: The Humanist | Date: July 1, 2006| Author: Boston, Rob | Copyright information

FEW PEOPLE WOULD dispute that Boston's Old North Church is a national treasure. In 1775, its steeple was used to signal Paul Revere that British troops were on the move, the famous "one if by land, two if by sea" code that is taught to every schoolchild.

Although steeped in history, the Old North Church isn't a museum. It remains a functioning Episcopal church with a rector, congregation, and regular services. People worship there every week.

As the church's w...

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