For two decades, Louisiana has worked to protect its most densely populated and economically vital region—the coastal zone. Now, there are growing fears that this lifeline is being overlooked, leaving the state’s future at risk.

Perched atop a hill in historic Church Hill, Mississippi, Christ Episcopal Church has been a beacon of Gothic Revival architecture for decades. This Easter, hopes for its long-awaited restoration are rekindled, symbolizing a resurrection story of its own.