This week in Christian history: First Chinese Methodist convert

This week in Christian history: First Chinese Methodist convert

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, July 14, 2024 Getty Images/Kevin Frayer Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance. Each week brings anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths. Some of the events drawn from over 2,000 years of history … Read more

Lost for decades, groundbreaking theme park resurfaces in California

Lost for decades, groundbreaking theme park resurfaces in California

A painted carousel by Keith Haring at “Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy.” Julie Tremaine It sounds like a fairy tale. Once upon a time, in the faraway land of Hamburg, a group of contemporary artists came together to build an artistic wonderland, an amusement park to entertain families and change perceptions about fine art. It was a … Read more

The Disneyland-esque Carmel pancake house that once hosted Julia Child

The Disneyland-esque Carmel pancake house that once hosted Julia Child

The Dutch door to the Little Swiss Cafe, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, is a portal to another place and time. The front dining room’s timber framing and blue-shuttered windows evoke a European cottage. Inside, classical music is periodically interrupted by the chirps of a cuckoo clock. And a small chalkboard lists specials that might as well be written … Read more