During the 2021–22 winter holidays, WCHF’s president Kate Stewart suggested to photographer Deniane Kartchner that photographing historic churches could become a fun and informative social media series. Kartchner visited and photographed eight buildings (seven Christian churches and a Jewish synagogue) from November to February.

The posts were well-received, and we recognized an opportunity to gather the history and images into a permanent home. In March, Kartchner shared a “Lunch and Learn” presentation at the Golden Hours Senior Center. In April, the project was featured at Preservation Utah’s annual conference. In September, the Foundation’s Annual Historic Architecture Tour featured these locations—building connections, care, and renewed community.

We are grateful to Weber County R.A.M.P. for funding to create this space, and to photographers Deniane and Mattie Kartchner for bringing the project to life and sharing their work.