CISV hosts international celebration
Riverside Presbyterian Church and Day School recently hosted youth from eight countries for an “Open Day” international celebration. The youth were in the Jacksonville area for a global youth meeting provided by CISV Jacksonville, the local chapter of the international nonprofit that educates and inspires action for a more just and peaceful world through leadership […]
The Art of Light
Glass is one of the oldest artistic materials. Since medieval times, the art of stained-glass windows in churches and cathedrals has served to decorate, educate, inspire awe and offer honor and glory to God. And the churches of Jacksonville are replete with examples of this ancient art form. Light reflects divinity Abbott Suger of St. […]
Riverside Presbyterian Breaks Ground
Riverside Presbyterian Church and Day School held its official groundbreaking ceremony for the Riverside Cornerstone Campaign on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Leaders of the Riverside Cornerstone Campaign used golden shovels to break ground together amid a crowd of supporters that included its Day School students wearing special, commemorative construction hats. The groundbreaking marks the start of […]
New School Year Presents Opportunity for Good Digital Habits
A new campaign is driving people to ditch cell phones for children under 13. Find out why, along with other tips for shaping good digital citizens. Each year, as summer draws to a close, families regroup and begin the transition to a school-year schedule. This transition usually involves re-commitment to, or establishment of, healthy family […]
5 Points Merchants: Step Up, Step In
Area leaders help formulate ideas for cohesion, strength and beautification Jacksonville’s 5 Points District is known for its close-knit community of shopkeepers and its eclectic, bohemian collection of restaurants, bars, boutiques and other businesses. In recent months, however, it has also garnered a reputation as the go-to spot for late-night partiers leaving trash and other […]
“Let’s talk about Oak Street”
Community meeting held to discuss plans for The Local restaurant The buildings that once housed Deluxe Laundry and Dry Cleaners and Deluxe Launderette remain an eyesore on Oak Street, but developers and restauranteurs Ted Stein and J.C. Demetree hope to begin making progress on transforming them into a third restaurant location for The Local. In […]
‘Flying nun’ replaces protective covering over historic church windows
The colors of the stained-glass windows at Riverside Presbyterian Church are shining more vibrantly these days thanks to the work of Sister Diane Couture and the St. Joseph Ministries’ Architectural Stained-Glass Studio. Sister Diane is lovingly referred to as “the flying nun,” by Jane Miller, who oversees the project for Riverside Presbyterian’s property and maintenance […]
In Memoriam: Raymond Knight Mason
February 28, 1927 to January 2, 2020 One of Jacksonville’s most creative business leaders – a man who rubbed shoulders with presidents, world leaders and Hollywood celebrities and had the gumption to cut in on President John F. Kennedy so he could dance with Jackie at JFK’s inaugural ball – has passed. Raymond Knight Mason […]
