The pictures are beautiful, and so is the message in the architecture. I was formed for many years in a building with no (intended)symbols, just a bland corporate seminar feel. As a result, my Christian life was abstract and disembodied. My senses were disengaged from the gospel and hijacked by other means. We thought all the "high church" Christians were "ritualists." But I lived the "rituals" of activism without deep worship and prayer. Back then, I never even heard of adoration. I needed visual faith that incorporated beauty into my cerebral, "pulpit only" theology.
Oh David! This was such a great reminder of the thought that went into building not just a place for worship, but a home of worship. Though I have to admit, my favorite place to worship is the chapel. It is so filled with beauty, and warmth; a cozy, peaceful place with a garden like feel that provides a uniquely intimate place to pray and worship. I'm so thankful for the inclusion of the columbarium for the very reasons you mentioned ... a place of rest for those who have past from this earthly life until the return of Christ Jesus. Finally, our family has most often sat in the South transept. I have always loved that when I look up and toward the North there is a cross formed in the design of the window. We have worshiped at other churches for various reasons, but each time I walk into the sanctuary it does feel like home.
The chapel is BEAUTIFUL. And you can be sure that Fran had a very strong hand in its design. She was the one that thought of the window and garden. It is an amazing space.
Thanks David..after all these years I still call Christ Church my home church.
The pictures are beautiful, and so is the message in the architecture. I was formed for many years in a building with no (intended)symbols, just a bland corporate seminar feel. As a result, my Christian life was abstract and disembodied. My senses were disengaged from the gospel and hijacked by other means. We thought all the "high church" Christians were "ritualists." But I lived the "rituals" of activism without deep worship and prayer. Back then, I never even heard of adoration. I needed visual faith that incorporated beauty into my cerebral, "pulpit only" theology.
Oh David! This was such a great reminder of the thought that went into building not just a place for worship, but a home of worship. Though I have to admit, my favorite place to worship is the chapel. It is so filled with beauty, and warmth; a cozy, peaceful place with a garden like feel that provides a uniquely intimate place to pray and worship. I'm so thankful for the inclusion of the columbarium for the very reasons you mentioned ... a place of rest for those who have past from this earthly life until the return of Christ Jesus. Finally, our family has most often sat in the South transept. I have always loved that when I look up and toward the North there is a cross formed in the design of the window. We have worshiped at other churches for various reasons, but each time I walk into the sanctuary it does feel like home.
The chapel is BEAUTIFUL. And you can be sure that Fran had a very strong hand in its design. She was the one that thought of the window and garden. It is an amazing space.