New book recalls building of Messiah Lutheran Church in Downingtown
The Rev. Barry M. Ridge has published a book about the building of Messiah Lutheran Church, 46 W. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown. Pastor Ridge served the congregation from 1977 to 1987. Messiah’s current building, which was dedicated in 1986, replaced an earlier building at the same location.
A Time to Build is a collection of sermons and photographs tracing Messiah’s adventure in building: from...