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CITY GUIDE TO SACRED SPACESNEW YORK, NYTable ofContentsKey Map2Sacred New York: Introduction to finding sacred spaces in New York3Individual Sacred Space Descriptions:Map A[NYC 01] Islamic Cultural Center of New York (ICCNY)[NYC 02] Bethesda Fountain in Central Park458[NYC 03] Central Synagogue11[NYC 04] St. Peter’s Church14[NYC 05] St. Malachy’s – The Actor’s Chapel17Map B[NYC 06] Brotherhood Synagogue2021[NYC 07] East End Temple24[NYC 08] Grace Church27[NYC 09] African Burial Ground National Monument30[NYC 10] Brooklyn Bridge32Map C[NYC 11] St. Ann & The Holy Trinity Church3538[NYC 12] Fort Greene Park & Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument41[NYC 13] Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church44[NYC 14] St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral47Bibliography and Acknowledgments48Credits49C2City Guide to Sacred Spaces in New York CityB Sacred Space InternationalA
CITY GUIDE TO SACRED SPACESNEW YORK, NYSacredNew YorkINTRODUCTION TO FINDINGSACRED SPACES IN THE CITYIn this densely populated city, we found a rich diversityof sacred space, which gave us a sense of quiet andotherworldliness. Our real problem was how to paredown our list. After a long process, we narrowed ourfield to the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn andfocused on less traveled and possibly under-appreciatedsites. We hope this Guide helps you discover sacredspaces you never thought of entering, or even knewabout – whether you are a long-time resident of the cityor a new arrival.We were awed by the grand series of magnificentCathedrals and cathedral-like spaces lining Fifth Avenue.Many were under a process of extensive renovation,unfortunate timing for this edition of our Guide. Sincemost of these spaces have been featured before andare readily accessible for visitors, we chose sites moreoff the beaten track. We selected St. Malachy’s – TheActor’s Church, which ministers to Broadway actors andstage professionals. Instead of St. Patrick’s Cathedral,we chose architect James Renwick’s first building, GraceChurch on Broadway. Instead of Temple Emanu-El, wechose Central Synagogue and The East End Temple.The Brotherhood Synagogue in Gramercy Square,inaccessible, tucked away behind an ironwork gate.Our visit there revealed a community actualizing alegacy of interfaith outreach and social justice instigatedby their Quaker predecessors who built a passageconnecting the building with the Underground RailroadFirehouse memorials are everywhere in the city since 9/11.beneath Gramercy Park. This connection is alsoapparent in the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian ChurchCity Guide to Sacred Spaces in New York Cityin Brooklyn – whose abolitionist history assisted in the Sacred Space Internationalformerly a Quaker Meeting House – seemed shylycreation of the Emancipation Proclamation.In addition, we bring your attention to sites thatare civic in nature. The Brooklyn Bridge is a marvel ofengineering and a testament to human creativity. Webelieve it embodies a sense of the sacred, in keepingwith its designers’ vision. We hope that our selectionscause you to have further conversation about sacredspace and encourage you to find yours in New York City.Deirdre ColganExecutive Director, Sacred Space InternationalChicago, 20103
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CITY GUIDE TO SACRED SPACESNEW YORK, NY[NYC 01] ISLAM01.1ISLAMIC CULTURALCENTER OFNEW YORK“I made interfaith one of my ownpriorities because I saw that weare very much misunderstood andsecond, we are living in a very diversesociety today.”IMAM SHAMSI ALIMathematical proportions define the centralized squares within the main prayer hall.1711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10029Manhattan – Upper East SideCOORDINATES40.785278, -73.948611PARKINGNEAREST TRANSITLimited street parking, driving is not recommended.Subway: Number 6 train to 96th Street-Lexington orNumber 4 train to 96th nter-ny.org(212) 722-5234OPEN HOURSSERVICE HOURSCall ahead for appointment.Five times a day, from sunrise to evening – time variesduring the year Jummah (Friday Prayer) observed around12:30 p.m. during the winter; between 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.during daylight savings time.JeffersonParkCentral ParkMorningsideParkATIPS & SUGGESTIONS FOR VISITORSThe ICC of NY welcomes visitors who are curious about Islam, would likemore information or simply to observe prayer. It is not required, but wouldbe a sign of respect for women visitors to cover their head and necks beforeentering the mosque.BME97th6th5AveAve1E9MarcusGarveyCity Guide to Sacred Spaces in New York CityADDRESSNEIGHBORHOOD Sacred Space InternationalIslamic Cultural Center of New YorkVISITOR INFORMATIONJefferson
CITY GUIDE TO SACRED SPACESNEW YORK, NY01.2ISLAMIC CULTURALCENTER OFNEW YORKABOUT: HISTORY & ORIGINSFounded in 1963, the Islamic Cultural Center of New YorkThe dome and minaret symbolize Islam on theUpper East Side.(ICCNY) is presently the largest Muslim prayer spacein the US. In 1966 the governments of Kuwait, SaudiArabia and Libya purchased the current site on ThirdAvenue on the Upper East Side for use as a mosque andcultural center. Construction for the new building beganunder the direction of Mohammad A. Abulhassan,Kuwaiti ambassador to the United Nations. Mustafa K.Abadan and Michael A. McCarthy, of Skidmore, Owingsand Merrill, LLP, were responsible for the design of thepresent structure. Up to two-thirds of the constructioncosts were donated by the State of Kuwait.A mosque is the English word for the Arabicmasjid, which simply means a place for ritual prayer.This building was intentionally named an Islamic CulturalCenter to convey its wider scope of services such associal activities, a soup kitchen, and interfaith andeducational aspects. This year will mark the addition of anew Islamic school for the Center.The space was dedicated in September 1991,and the prayer hall was used for the first time on theNight of Power – Laylat al-Qadr – marking the ProphetMuhammed’s first revelations from God. The ICCNYcongregants from 70 different nationalities that comehere together to pray as neighbors and visitors. EachFriday about 1,000 people attend Jummah prayers.Interfaith outreach is an extremely important part ofthe ICCNY’s activities. Collaborative programs happen inthe form of meetings with local interfaith organizations,and spaces belonging to other faith traditions. Currentimam, Shamsi Ali, works closely with rabbis from NewLight pours in from above, while 90 individuallights form a chandelier over the center of theprayer hall.York’s Jewish community. These efforts have beenespecially important after the attacks on September11, 2001 in order to create a safe and positive spacefor dialogue and education. The Imam is currentlyco-authoring a book with a close rabbi friend that willaddress the often misleading and difficult passages inthe Torah and the Qur’an. The book is called You CanTrust These People.6City Guide to Sacred Spaces in New York City Sacred Space Internationalserves a very diverse congregation; made up of
CITY GUIDE TO SACRED SPACESNEW YORK, NY01.3ISLAMIC CULTURALCENTER OFNEW YORKARCHITECTURE DESCRIPTIONIn their design for the Islamic Cultural Center of NewLooking up to the dome above.York (ICCNY,) architects Mustafa K. Abadan and MichaelA. McCarthy, of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, LLP(SOM) intended to combine traditional principles andelements of Islamic architecture within a moderncontext. The designers also sought to incorporatethe many diverse backgrounds and traditions of thecongregants and funders of the Center. Congregants,and academic and Islamic scholars were consultedduring the design process. The mosque was designedto include the key features of a mosque: the mihrab, aprayer niche, indicating qibla, the direction of Mecca, andthe minbar, a tall pulpit traditionally placed to the right ofthe mihrab. The mosque is rotated twenty-nine-degreesfrom Manhattan’s orthogonal grid for prayer orientationtoward Mecca. Men and women pray in separatespaces, but the main prayer hall features a balcony forwomen, meaning they share the space while retaining asense of privacy. The secular areas of the building followthe Manhattan grid. The minaret was added in 1992designed by Swanke Hayden Connel Architects.In both orientation and design, geometric formsare organized according to underlying mathematicalform appear both in plan and in elevation on both theinterior and exterior. This emphasis is also visible in thedesign of the carpet, a gift from Pakistan. Various otheritems within the mosque were donated by the membernations comprising the Center, for example the ebonybenches used for Qur’an reading and the tiles lining themultipurpose room are from Turkey.The structure of the building is steel with stoneA separate balcony is available for women touse. Here they can pray privately while being fullywithin the space.cladding and glass on the exterior. The design of thespace incorporates natural light, which is filteredthrough fritted, or inscribed glass and built within thecrisscrossing steel trusses of the facade. At the base ofthe dome, a circular arrangement of ninety light bulbssymbolizes the guiding role of God for mankind. Theinscriptions on the dome and mihrab are in Kufic, oneof the oldest calligraphic forms of Arabic. The originalQur’an was written using this script form.7City Guide to Sacred Spaces in New York City Sacred Space Internationalprinciples. The circle of the dome and the square of the
CITY GUIDE TO SACRED SPACESNEW YORK, NY[NYC 02] LANDSCAPE02.1BETHESDA FOUNTAIN“It is here that I worship. My cathedralsweeps majestically before me.”ANNIE NATHAN MEYER, “MY PARK BOOK,” 1898An embodiment of the Archangel Raphael, in female form, “troubles” the waters of Bethesda Fountain.COORDINATESPARKINGNEAREST TRANSIT40.774302, -73.970829Driving is not recommended.Subway A, B, C: 72nd St Station.WEBSITEPHONEwww.centralparknyc.org(212) 310-6600OPEN HOURSDaily6:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.ME76thAveE9AA. Cathedral ChurchB. St Nicholas RussiC. Saint Jean BaptisD. Temple Emanu-ElE. Fifth Avenue PresbF. St. Patrick's CatheG. St Bartholomew's3G1strAve2E7AveCentral ington3rdAveAveGC6thE6ve8MarcusMORE TO GarveySEE IN THIS4EAveAveCentral oadway5th2ndE6M[NYC 01] Islamic Cu[NYC 02] Bethesda F[NYC 03] Central Syna[NYC 04] Saint Peter's[NYC 05] Saint Malac1C6thParDIf this sacred space looks familiar, it may be because you have seen it before onfilm. The Bethesda fountain is featured in dozens of movies such as Ransom,One Fine Day, Tommy Boy and many others.E57thE9MadiTIPS & SUGGESTIONS FOR VISITORSCheck the website of the Central Park Conservancy for the calender of eventsthat might coincide with your visit. For an alternative, fun view of this spaceand the city – consider renting a rowboat! Available nearby at the Boat-Housefor a fee.sonAvekALex 5 veington3rdAveAve2City Guide to Sacred Spaces in New York CityNEIGHBORHOODLocated beneath the Bethesda Terrace in Central park at72nd StreetUpper East SideADDRESS Sacred Space InternationalBethesda FountainVISITOR INFORMATIONE97thE96thAAve
CITY GUIDE TO SACRED SPACESNEW YORK, NYBETHESDAFOUNTAIN02.2ABOUT: HISTORY & ORIGINSLike its namesake in the Old City of Jerusalem, theView of the fountain with the The Lake beyond.Bethesda Fountain located in Central Park celebratesthe supply of clean, potable water to the city. Theconstruction of the Croton Aqueduct, designed in partby James Renwick in 1842, brought fresh water fromWestchester County, NY and originally supplied thefountain with water. This was a huge departure forthe city of New York, which now had access to fresh,potable water for the first time.The fountain was named after the original BethesdaPool (from the Hebrew word meaning “House of Mercy”or “House of Grace”) in the Old City of Jerusalem, longassociated with healing power. It had served as thewater supply for the city, prior to King Herod. Accordingto legend, the Archangel Raphael came once a yearto “trouble the waters” of the pool. It was said thatwhoever entered the waters first, after this stirringwould be miraculously healed. The New Testamentversion of this story states that Jesus, seeing a manwho had been waiting for years, but unable to enter firstdue to his crippled state – miraculously healed him. Heconducted this healing on the Sabbath and so the storymarks the beginning of a divide between Judaic andAs stated in the New York Landmarks Commissionpublication of 1963, the title “Landscape Architect” wasused for the first time to describe the role Frederick LawOlmstead played in the design of Central Park. Originallyentitled “Greensward” he and architect Calvert Vauxsubmitted a proposal with a grand plan for what becamethe first public park in the United States. It was modeledon the picturesque landscapes of England, MountThe fountain with Bethesda Terrace in thebackground. Paths lead to the grand Allée ofAmerican elms; the nave of Central Park.Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA and GreenwoodCemetery in Brooklyn.9City Guide to Sacred Spaces in New York City Sacred Space InternationalChristian traditions.
CITY GUIDE TO SACRED SPACESNEW YORK, NYBETHESDAFOUNTAIN02.3ARCHITECTURE DESCRIPTIONOlmstead and Vaux were advocates of a return toLooking towards the steps and the BethesdaTerrace beyond. Designed by Calvert Vaux andJacob Wrey Mould.medieval principles of organic architecture appliedto an American context. Substituting the naturalenvironment for the Gothic Cathedrals they had seenin Europe, they believed that the public could use thesanctity of the natural landscape to generate the aweand inspiration usually obtained by traditionally sacredarchitectural spaces. Their aim was to bring the grandeurof landscapes such as Niagara Falls, or MammothCaves, KY to an urban environment like New York City.The principles of architect and author John Ruskinwhose writings greatly informed the Arts and Craftsmovement, were used by Olmstead and Vaux to designthe area leading to the Bethesda Fountain as a series ofnatural “cathedral-like” landscapes. Their design for TheMall, a double allée of American elm trees, recalls thecolumns of the nave and side-aisles; the organic formson the octagonal drinking fountain recall the baptismalfont. This context then marks the Bethesda Fountain asthe symbolic “Apse” within the natural “Cathedral” ofCentral Park.The Bethesda Fountain is situated close to theheart of Central Park. The sculpture that tops the poolwoman to receive a public commission for a major workof art in New York City. Jacob Wrey Mould, designedthe base of the fountain in conjunction with CalvertVaux - one of the architects, both transplants fromEngland. Originally the fountain was fed by the CrotonAqueduct, a huge infrastructural endeavor, bringingfresh potable water to New York City for the first time.The fountain sculpture was unveiled in 1873. The designPeople continue to find peace and tranquility herebeside the waters within the heart of the park.has a theme of healing and renewal. At the top, itfeatures a winged, female figure, a representation ofthe Archangel Raphael. From here, water cascades intoan upper basin and falls down into the surrounding pool.Beneath the angel, smaller four-foot angels representTemperance, Purity, Health and Peace. The angel holdsa lily in one hand, representing purity, and is blessingthe water of the fountain. This distinct and formidablespiritual background makes the fountain a centerpieceand symbolizes physical and spiritual renewal for thosewho gather by it.10City Guide to Sacred Spaces in New York City Sacred Space Internationalwas designed in 1868 by Emma Stebbins, the first
CITY GUIDE TO SACRED SPACESNEW YORK, NY[NYC 03] REFORM JUDAISM03.1CENTRALSYNAGOGUE“In 1998 we had a devastating fire. Thesynagogue was badly damaged.wedecided to transform the synagogue.in ways that would significantlytransform their worship experience.”LIVIA THOMPSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORInterior view looking towards the elaborately carved ark.SERVICE HOURSShabbat ServicesFridaysSaturday3th AveMMorning MinyanMondays – Fridays 8:00 a.m.ABroadway G6:00 - 7:30 p.m9:30 - 11:00 entral ParkE6AveAve2nd5thth veAve6thTIPS & SUGGESTIONS FOR VISITORSBe sure to visit the courtyard garden in the lower level. This was the originalalley beside the synagogue and has now been beautifully integrated into thecommunity space as a skylit arcade.MarcusGarveyAveE97thE96thAveAveCity Guide to Sacred Spaces in New York Citywww.centralsynagogue.org(212) 838-5122rWEBSITEPHONERDSubway: E train (V on weekends): Lexington Avenue stop.6 train 51st street.Bus: M57, M31, M101, M103FDNEAREST TRANSITr40.759887, -73.970690Street parkingRDCOORDINATESPARKINGFD652 Lexington Avenue at 55th Street, New York, NYMidtown EastAveADDRESSNEIGHBORHOOD Sacred Space InternationalCentral SynagogueVISITOR INFORMATION
CITY GUIDE TO SACRED SPACESNEW YORK, NYCENTRALSYNAGOGUE03.2ABOUT: HISTORY & ORIGINSAs the oldest building still used as a synagogue byRose window – Moorish motifs and polychromaticbrick on the exterior façade, on Lexington Ave.the same congregation in New York State, CentralSynagogue is home to the congregation AhawathChesed, which translates to “Lovers of Mercy.” Thecongregation was first organized in the Lower EastSide of Manhattan by Bohemian Jews in 1846. Thesynagogue was originally built between 1870–1872 andamazingly was paid for in cash by a total of 400 families.Originally designed for men to sit on the main level andwomen upstairs, it was never used in that way. Instead,the families financed the construction of the building byleasing pews, using the same method of payment asmost Protestant congregations in the city. This meantmen, women and their children sat together within thespace in their assigned seats.After merging with the congregation ShaareyHasomayim, “Gates of Heaven,” in 1898, the newly unitedcongregation took the name Central Synagogue in 1918.Services and Board Meeting minutes were recorded inHigh German until the 1920s. Today, the congregation ofover 7,000 individuals is an amalgamation of a number ofcongregations though predominately Germanic in origin.In 1998, during a renovation project, a devastatingof reconstruction, as the interior and roof had to becompletely restored. Fortunately, the walls werestructurally sound and the entire ark, having its ownsection of protective roof, survived. The ner tamid(Eternal Light) and mezuzah, a scroll placed in the entryof the space according to Jewish law, also miraculouslysurvived the fire. Because the fire occurred duringrenovation, the Torah scrolls had already been removedBeautiful stained glass windows above theark were uncovered during the most recentrenovations. They had previously been hidden formany years.and were thus kept safe. Architects worked with archivalphotographs and plans so that the restored building todayclosely resembles the original interior and exterior of the1872 design. The space re-opened on September 9th,2001 – just two days prior to the attacks of September11th. Since then many subtle improvements to thelighting and interior make the space function better thanever, without interfering with its historic integrity.12City Guide to Sacred Spaces in New York City Sacred Space Internationalaccidental fire closed the synagogue for three years
CITY GUIDE TO SACRED SPACESNEW YORK, NYCENTRALSYNAGOGUE03.3ARCHITECTURE DESCRIPTIONThe Moorish Revival Style became popular in Europe atStained glass with vivid colors and abstractdesigns on the interior of the synagogue atbalcony level.the end of the 19th Century and inspired the architectof Central synagogue. Designed by one of New York’sfirst Jewish architects, Henry Fernbach, he copied theGreat Dohany Street Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary,built a few decades earlier. This structure paid tribute toa golden age in Medieval Spain, where Jews were ableto worship freely in cities like Cordoba and interfaithdialogue flourished. The congregation wanted a buildingthat reflected the Reform Jewish movement in Americaand incorporated elements notably different fromtraditional Orthodox Jewish customs.The exterior is polychromatic masonry “stripes,”consisting of New Jersey Belleville brown sandstonetrimmed with beige sandstone. Twin 122-foot sentineltowers on the front façade are topped with coppersheathed spheres decorated with eight-pointed starsand spires. These onion domes bring a sense of theexotic to the surrounding corporate high-rise landscapeof Midtown Manhattan. The restored roof is dark greyand red slate and was re-laid in the 1872 pattern, and issupported by Douglas fir beams measuring twenty feetby one foot wide.replacement tiles were ordered from the same companyin the United Kingdom, who had manufactured theoriginals. The interior walls are enlivened with a variety ofpatterns and stencils in 69 different colors. The architectdesigned the originals stencils being influenced bythe work of English Arts and Crafts designer WilliamMorris. The restored stencils on the sanctuary wallsSeats in the balcony were originally designedfor women, but the congregation was neversegregated by gender. The organ and interior ofthe rose window are visible in the background.were reproduced from Fernbach’s plans. The sanctuarynow accommodates 1,250 congregants. New fixed andflexible pews were built following the original designs.Some are now angled for improved visibility.The 1998 fire destroyed many of the twelvetwo-story stained glass windows, but one was salvagedand reconstructed as a memorial to the firemen whohelped save the building. The other windows havebeen replaced, conforming to the original design. Threestained glass skylights were discovered above the arkhaving been covered for decades. They were restoredand now cast warm light from above upon the bimah.13City Guide to Sacred Spaces in New York City Sacred Space InternationalThe interior columns are cast iron and Victorianceramic clay tiles line the floor. During the restoration,
04.1CITY GUIDE TO SACRED SPACESNEW YORK, NY[NYC 04] LUTHERANST. PETER’S CHURCH“The cross the theme of this wholebuilding was the intersection, we saidwe want to stay at this intersectionand do our ministry.”SAM HUTCHESON, DIRECTOR OF OUTREACHSunlight streams through the horizontal mullions of the sliver-like fenestration.St. Peter’s ChurchVISITOR INFORMATION619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, New York, NY 10022Midtown EastCOORDINATESPARKING40.758932, -73.971156Limited street parkingNEAREST TRANSITSubway: E train (V on weekends): Lexington Avenue stop,6 train – 51st street stop.MTA Bus: M57, M31 exit on Lexington and 57th Street;M101, M103 exit on Lexington and 54th Street. All stopsare just a 5 minute walk to the church.WEBSITEPHONEwww.saintpeters.org(212) 935-2200C1stAveAveCentral ParkE97thE96thAveAveCity Guide to Sacred Spaces in New York CityAver0thAveRDEth esonAAve arveyFDABroadwayMorningsidePark6thTIPS & SUGGESTIONS FOR VISITORSThe church is open daily and easily accessible from the street. Frequentconcerts and music liturgy give this space the nickname “Jazz Church.” Makesure to visit the small chapel at street level designed by sculptor LouiseNevelson – it’s an opportunity for immersion within this permanent sacredsculptural installation.14M2E79th7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.8:45 a.m.11:00 a.m.1:30 p.m. (in Spanish)5:00 p.m. (Jazz Vespers)12:15 p.m6:00 p.m.hAveMonday – SundaySundaysWeekdaysWednesdays10tOPEN HOURSSERVICE HOURS Sacred Space InternationalADDRESSNEIGHBORHOOD
CITY GUIDE TO SACRED SPACESNEW YORK, NYST. PETER’SLUTHERANCHURCH04.2ABOUT: HISTORY & ORIGINSFounded in 1862 by a group of German immigrants,Spiral stairs connect to the ceiling. Looking outthe tall window, the skyscraper landscape ofMidtown is all-encompassing.St. Peter’s Church began in a small loft on 49th street.All services were held in German until 1890, whenthe language slowly transformed into English. Germanservices were phased out by 1943.St. Peter’s has occupied its current site since 1904.As their neighbors in the surrounding brownstoneswere being razed to erect the skyscrapers present incontemporary Midtown, the church decided that theirplace remained at the intersection: ministering to thepeople that still lived near and now came to work there.After a process of negotiation, St. Peter’s made anarrangement with the National City Bank, now Citigroup,to form a condominium, giving the church 5% of theownership of the entire site. This is the world’s onlyexample of such a relationship between a commercialproperty and a church.The church now occupies the northwest corner ofthe plaza at the intersection of 54th and Lexington inMidtown Manhattan. Their dramatic modern space wasdedicated in 1977. Its mission is “life at the intersection”to be an inviting space that would encourage passersbyto visit. The design has allowed for flexibility for bothrich in music and the current congregation reflects theheritage of its German-Scandinavian roots. JohannesKlais Orgelbau of Bonn Germany custom designed theorgan for the space. Other expressions of music worshipinclude jazz in a sacred, liturgical context andjazzperformances happen on a regular basis in the space.This congregation and leadership have a very closerelationship with neighboring sacred space, CentralJazz concerts occur on a regular basis atlunchtime in the church.Synagogue, with whom they celebrate one liturgy ayear as they have for the last twenty-five years, tocommemorate the Holocaust. They have also housed oneanother’s services during construction and renovation.Until recently, an average of 8,000 people passedthrough the church daily to access the subway, until theFBI discovered a terrorist threat to neighboring CitigroupCenter. Since then, the 54th Street entrance no longerconnects to the plaza and subway, however there isa modern glass bridge from Lexington Ave. whichintegrates the garden, retaining sense of openness.15City Guide to Sacred Spaces in New York City Sacred Space Internationalthe congregation and the liturgy. Lutheran tradition is
CITY GUIDE TO SACRED SPACESNEW YORK, NYST. PETER’SLUTHERANCHURCH04.3ARCHITECTURE DESCRIPTIONIntended to represent a majestic rock, per the scripture:The Erol Beker Chapel of the Good Shepherd,designed by the sculptor Louise Nevelson.“Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build mychurch” (Matthew 16:18), St. Peter’s Church, like theirnamesake, takes the form of a modern rock at the baseof the skyscraper “mountain.”The architects of Hugh Stubbins & Associates,created a plan for the entire site, which encompassed theplace of the church in this unusual condo arrangement.The exterior is Caledonia grey granite and the structureof St. Peter’s is abstract, tent-like. Sited at an angleoblique to the street, its presence is independent andprominent by nature of its form, despite its height inproximity to the surrounding skyscrapers. The churchinteriors, designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli, forman integrated whole within the “granite tent” of theexterior structure. Interior walls are plaster with red oakwood on the ceiling and furniture. The altar and pulpit aremovable and wooden steps convert to bleacher-stylepews as needed. The designers even thought of theneedlepoint cushions, which were then sewn bycongregants and volunteers.Upon entry from Lexington Ave, one enters at amezzanine level down into the sanctuary. Natural lightwhose mullions cast dramatic shadows when the sunshines. The baptismal font is built in place from granite,and everyone who enters must pass by the flowingwater. This is a reminder to Christians of their ownentrance through the community of Baptism.The Erol Beker Chapel of the Good Shepherd is a“place of purity” designed by renowned sculptor LouiseNevelson. Created as a permanent installation, it hasThe design of the space continues through tothe details. Even the needlepoint cushions areingrained with the concept of Intersection.five sides and functions as a small, intimate chapel forworship and prayer at the street level. It’s a space – within a sacred space, with its highly texturedand shadowed assemblage of wood, unified by whitepaint and gold details.The Vignelli’s are also responsible for the designof the church’s logo: an abstracted diagram of the“Intersection” behind the church’s mission – which theyhave adapted into the form of a cross, to symbolize St.Peter’s Church and their place within the city.16City Guide to Sacred Spaces in New York City Sacred Space Internationalilluminates the space through floor-to-ceiling windows,
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