Synopsis
A journey into the heart of the City of Lights to discover the first American church established on foreign soil, symbol of the United States in Europe. It is affectionately known as “ACP,” “God’s own United Nations.” A multi-faceted mission with many outreach programs, the American Church is also a community centre providing resources for international community activities. Over 2,000 people use the facilities each day. From among the 54 nations that make up the ACP’s congregation, parishioners from all over reveal what they have found in this beautiful sanctuary along the River Seine. If heaven is to be populated by people from every nation, tribe, culture and language, then the ACP truly offers a glimpse of that heaven. Yet, as the American church is about to celebrate its 150th anniversary, the congregation is faced with numerous challenges: the rising number of parishioners; finding funds for renovations; the continuing need to communicate effectively with members from diverse cultures.
