The church still faced the road but was now looking east, as Christian churches generally tend to.

The church had originally faced the city walls, which were torn down in 1785.

Unlike many towns, the main church does not face this plaza.

The old church faced east and not to the Plaza itself.

In some areas, such as human sexuality, the church has faced a struggle.

"Of course there are still problems that our churches must face."

In other areas, such as human sexuality, the church has faced larger struggles.

The church faced the real possibility of having to close its doors.

In the third world, the church does not face the problem of making Christianity relevant.

"I'm sure the church has never faced a challenge like this in its history," she said.