These houses of worship are older than America. How they outlasted wars, schisms and lawsuits.
(RNS) — Only about 1% of houses of worship in the U.S. today existed in 1776. Here are four that predate the revolution — and still hold services.
Religion News Service — 28 May 2026
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(RNS) — Only about 1% of houses of worship in the U.S. today existed in 1776. Here are four that predate the revolution — and still hold services.
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