



Sculpture by member James Saari |
The Narthex |
The Fellowship Hall |
The Fireside Room |
The triangle is an ancient teaching tool of the Church. It reminds us that God is
not only above us; God is One who lived among us (in Christ); and God is One who today lives within us through the Holy Spirit. The basic shape of this building testifies to that understanding of God. The largest of the three triangles is placed in the center, used for Worship. (Sanctuary) Closely tied, is the task of education in the Faith, and the joy of informal fellowship. |
You enter through a glass wall. This is symbolic of the Church's concern to eliminate
every barrier. Any person, of any class, creed, or color is welcome to come
in. Further, note the absence of steps; all is on one level. This feature speaks
a special invitation to the aged, as well as to the very young. They are able
to be a part of every activity that takes place in the building. The Narthex is large, inviting people to linger before and after the Service. The stone wall hints of what is to come in the sanctuary, beckoning the visitor to come all the way in. Placed vertically, the stone reminds the visitor that humanity was given dominion over creation, and humans may re-shape nature itself toward the goal of praising God. |
Subordinate to worship, but demanding major emphasis in today's church is the on-going
education of God's people. In the classroom, the congregation looks behind
the headlines, beyond recitation. This part of the building is a "basic training"
hall for the serious application of God's love to daily issues by young and
old alike. The rooms are of various sizes and shapes. One room is specifically equipped to serve the very small (Nursery); another is an audio-visual center; some of the rooms are square, others are angular. In addition to these twelve rooms that will normally be used for Christian Education, the Fellowship Hall provides space for an unlimited number of classes, inviting the use of modern teaching methods and group activity. Located in the center of the Education Unit is the Fireside Room. It's character is informal, inviting a free sharing of Faith and Life. The bright colors and a modern wood-burning firplace speak of the added dimension a deepening faith gives to the Christian life. In this area, the Church Library is in full display, available to all ages. It's location invites browsing and reading, which is so vital to expanding one's spiritual horizons. |