#PrestonBradley

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"... He acknowledged that times were difficult and many people had enormous problems. It was, after all, the Depression. He did his best to provide hope to his following, without mention of God or Jesus, and to engage in citywide social action with various civic organizations. ... His true genius was that he simply talked directly to his congregation, both on the radio and in the church, as if they were intelligent people who wanted to lead good lives. He tried to encourage them and keep their hope alive" #uptownchicago #thepeopleschurch #prestonbradleycenter #prestonbradley #poorpeoplescampaign #revolution #freedom #liberation #activism #organizing #loveyourneighbor #lovethyneighbor #grace #nonjudgementallove #martinlutherking #mlk #mlksdream #unitarianuniversalist #religion #spirituality #progressive (at Preston Bradley Center)

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fallow field by KevinIrvineChi http://ift.tt/2yNLotH Chairs in the main auditorium of the Preston Bradley Center (The People's Church,) in the Uptown Neighborhood of Chicago, 941 W. Lawrence Avenue. Designed by J.E.0. Pridmore in 1926. These seats feature wire hat racks underneath. "This church, designed by a renowned theater architect, boasts a main auditorium that seats over 1200 on three levels. The sanctuary is noted for its superb acoustics – and for eschewing typical church design elements. The building was renamed in honor of Dr. Preston Bradley, pastor of the church for 66 years and member of the Chicago Public Library board for 50 years. From this building, Bradley was the first Chicago preacher to broadcast services, a ministry which reached a national audience of millions for decades—and inspired Guiding Light, the longest-running soap opera of all time. The small congregation is quite active, and welcomes other nonprofits' use of the building, including the Uptown Arts Center, Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band, and others. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 as part of the Uptown Square Historic District." From http://ift.tt/2gKSnjs...

[itspenelopeh]

Plans || Rose and Grandparents

Rose got out of the bed of her new summer home. She didn't know exactly how long she was staying but she really had no plans of returning back to Tulsa. She didn't want to see anyone there except maybe Preston,even then she couldn't bare to look at him. What she did would never be spoken of because it was unforgivable. She hated herself for that,and regretted it. She slowly got out of bed and made her way to her bathroom. She stripped from her pajamas and got into the shower. The water was hot and soft. It soothed her tense muscles. She washed her body than her hair slowly. The longer she took the more time passed by and she didn't have to face reality. The shower ended due to the water turning cold. Rose got out of the shower and wrapped her body in a towel before carrying on with her daily routine of getting ready. The only thing that was different was where she was. Florida.

"And the beauty has woken." Rose grandfather Thomas commented with a smile on his face as he seen his granddaughter emerge into the kitchen.

"Morning Grandpa."She said with a small smile. She kissed his cheek as she sat down beside her grandfather across from where Rose presumed her grandmother Imogene would be sitting.

Imogene walked in shortly after holding a coffee mug. "I can't believe you slept in this late. It's practically brunch,which is why you have no time to eat. I have plans for you."

Rose went to object to any of these plans but her grandmother kept talking.She just wanted to stay in bed all day or just watch the waves hit the ocean from her view in her room. She had no plans of doing anything social.

"As I was saying. You have been moping this past weekend. I allowed this madness because I figured it was jet lag but it is downright depressing,Rosalina. You look as if you have been living on heartaches and cheap wine. Who have you been hanging out with? Ah,who cares. Probably a bunch of soon to be housewives or thugs. See this is why,people shouldn't mix DNA with other classes." Imogene said as she took a small breathe taking a sip of her coffee.

Rose rolled her eyes softly."I see why mom doesn't visit for the holidays."

Imogene shrugged her shoulders softly as Thomas laughed softly. "Your grandmother has a way of words,but she says what we all are thinking."

Rose shook her head slowly a small smile playing on her lips. She loved her grandmother for her bravery and how blunt she was about her feelings. She looked up at her before letting out a sigh. "What are my plans?"

Imogene clapped her hands excitedly. "Country club. I have some suitors." She paused to laugh for a moment." Just kidding,you have enough boy problems,from what I can see,you just don't run away because you got into a fight with some friends." Imogene said knowledgeably  "I have some people for you to meet at the country club."

Rose nodded her head and picked up a piece of toast before kissing her parents goodbye then exiting out the door. She got into her grandmother's car and drove to the country club which was down the street from her grandparents house.

[rodney-dodger]

Does Rodney have any true enemies?

// Yes, pretty much 99% of the Socs. Mainly, Hunter, Noah, and Preston are probably most notable as his true enemies.

[delia-phillips]

prestonbradley replied to your post: im really tired. sorry i havent been...

Iloveyou.

[georgie-roberts-blog]

Letter to Preston

That sounds so morbid but I promise I don't mean it to be! It's just that I'm sorry for loving having such a crush on you, because I know it couldn't have been easy, and I'm sorry for all those times when I was selfish and angry. I think you might have blamed yourself for some things and that makes me sad - nothing was your fault. Nothing was anyone's fault, even though I might have felt like it was at some points.

When I first met you, you were kind of just like an angel to me. You were so kind and charming and handsome and you danced with me and a lot of who I became in this town was because of you - like, I joined cheerleading because you suggested it to me and that's one of the best things I've ever done. When I was around you I never felt dirty or worthless and the things that happened to me before I came here didn't seem to matter. And I guess I just kind of pictured you as the hero from all those stories I'd read - y'know, like Prince Charming come to rescue me. But that's silly, no one's a character from a story, and I know that now.

I'm sorry for the times I got angry or upset with you or I didn't want to talk to you - it wasn't because of you, not really, it was just that I didn't know what else to do... I don't know how to explain it but I was never really angry at you, and I never really blamed you for anything, and I'm really sorry for the times that it seemed like I did. I just want you to know that I really truly forgive you.

I'm really sorry for making you feel guilty about, y'know, nicknames and silly things like that, and for any times I made you feel guilty ever. I didn't want to ever be the reason you're not happy.

And you are happy now! You're happy with Rosie and I really am glad, I promise, and I think you two are meant to be. You two being happy means a lot more to me than some silly crush of mine, haha. Your happiness makes it worth it that I didn't get you, and hers does too. I didn't really ever deserve you anyway. You are still an angel, but as much as I wish you were, you're not mine.

Anyway, I'm leaving Tulsa and I really hope you don't forget me because I couldn't ever forget you. But I don't want you to remember the bad things, or at least don't hold on to them - just remember the good moments, yeah? And forgive yourself, in case you haven't already, forgive yourself for Kitty as well. I'll miss you so much and I'll think of you always, and I'll always be hoping that you're happy. I'm sorry and I forgive you and thank you so much for making this place so wonderful for me. You're my best friend, and that's a lot more important than a crush.

I'll always remember you, and I'll always remember 'Georgia on my mind' and dancing at Mel's and Christmas day, and a part of me will always love you I'm really hoping you remember too. So, goodbye, Preston. The world is what you make it. :)

Lots of love, Hugs and butterfly kisses, Georgina Roberts

P.S. I know I never told you everything, and I'm sorry for all the times I lied to you about my old life - because there were a lot of them - it's just that it's really hard to tell.

[holly-finn]

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