I’ll have to admit when we first spotted East Lake United Methodist Church, I had assumed it was Roman Catholic.

But it’s not, and has never been! It traces its roots back 136 years, and a couple other buildings, before this giant Italian Romanesque Revival powerhouse was built.

The campanile is attached to the church, as some are in Italy, though most are separate structures.

Below is this interesting centrally planned church, which is East Birmingham Baptist.

A public school is next door.

Here’s another church we spotted.