modern ambo
An ambo is a speaker's stand in the front of a church. When the sunlight enters Vallentuna Church this modern ambo reflects the beautiful old interior in new colours.Vallentuna kyrka (map) 1 March 2009 | others bloggar technorati
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In Australia, the speaker's stand in the front of a church is a pulpit. An "ambo" is slang for an ambulance driver.
You have to love Aussie slang!
Lovley light
This is a recent addition to the church. They appeared rather proud of it when I visited - and rightfully so.
Julie: It is in fact sort of a pulpit. You never know when you might need a paramedic so it's good to have convenient terms for those as well! :)
Steffe: Turns out that interpretation has even been admitted into the Wikipedia article on this subject. How 'bout that. Semi-official slang?
Mo: The light had me glued to this place for quite a while.
Thanks all for commenting.
I knew about ambos. I just didn't know you had them in Swedish churches, too.
Nice reflection.
I think I'll amble along now.
I've never seen such a speaker's stand, especially having such modern design. Really great!
Loved the mixture of sun light and shadow.
I wonder what influence a beautiful ambo has on the attention paid to whatever words are being spoken from there?
Jacob: It was one of those days. A reflective mood, batteries charged and a vacant spot left on that memory stick... ;)
JM: I've added this to the growing list of objects which deserve a revisit.
humanobserver: And there you have it. Just what caught my imagination.
Thanks all!
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