Chapel History
The chapel was built as part of the initial building project begun April 5, 1964. The initial design included not only the chapel, but also the office wing, the fellowship hall (Pierson Hall), and the education wing. The building was funded by a 20% contribution from the Wesley Foundation, a Methodist campus ministry at Kent State University. The chapel wing of the building still hosts campus ministry today through United Christian Ministries.
The chapel windows were designed with a three-part design structure that represents Father (with His acts of creation), Son (with scenes from the life of Jesus), and Holy Spirit (depicting the present church) from ceiling to floor. This same three-part theme is continued in the Sanctuary. The colors were chosen to allow the most light through the uppermost sections and darkening nearer the floor. This was for both theological reasons (representing the light of heaven permeating to a sinful world below) and practical reasons (allowing more light to enter the room above the worshipers and less light right at eye level). Tomorrow, we’ll start with Window 1.
I’m requesting the use of the chapel on May 31st at 1:00 pm for a wedding. I attend Kent Methodist Church for several years; which were formative in my faith journey. I attended several events held in the chapel and I love warmth and intimacy of the space. So much so, that I want to marry my beautiful spouse in this setting.
My spouse, Debbi Sands, and I our followers of Jesus Christ and we want to honor and glorify Him through this union of marriage. We currently attend Riverwood Chaple and have been going through marriage counseling with Pastor Jeff Haynes, who will be presiding over the marriage ceremony.
I ask that you prayerfully consider allowing us to start our covenant relationship in this beautiful space.
God bless you!