First Baptist Church is one of Lexington’s grandest sanctuaries. But with a small membership and little money, the congregation can’t afford the extensive repairs it needs. One distinguishing feature is a magnificent chestnut beam ceiling. Photo by Tom Eblen | Staff
Tom Eblen is a columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader who writes about life, people and issues in Kentucky. A Lexington native, he was the Herald-Leader's managing editor from 1998 to 2008. Before coming home in 1998, he was a reporter and editor for the Atlanta Journal- Constitution and Associated Press.
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