North Christian Church (Columbus, Indiana)
The North Christian Church stands at 850 Tipton Lane. Founded in 1955, it is part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The church building of 1964 was designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen (1910-61) and completed in 1964. Saarinen's father Eliel Saarinen had designed the First Christian Church in Columbus.
The building is hexagonal in shape, with a central metal spire that is 192 feet high. Below the spire, there is an oculus that admits light into the main level. The sanctuary is located at the center of the building, with the Lord's Table located in the center of the sanctuary. Rows of pews surround the altar in a hexagon, reflecting the idea that worship should be a central aspect of the life of the congregation. The lower level contains classrooms, an auditorium, a kitchen, and an activities area.
The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 and was designated a National Historic Landmark the same year.
Information from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Christian_Church
Columbus, Indiana is located between Indianapolis and Louisville, Kentucky in southern Indiana's Bartholomew County. It serves as its county's seat.
North Christian Church (Columbus, Indiana)
The North Christian Church stands at 850 Tipton Lane. Founded in 1955, it is part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The church building of 1964 was designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen (1910-61) and completed in 1964. Saarinen's father Eliel Saarinen had designed the First Christian Church in Columbus.
The building is hexagonal in shape, with a central metal spire that is 192 feet high. Below the spire, there is an oculus that admits light into the main level. The sanctuary is located at the center of the building, with the Lord's Table located in the center of the sanctuary. Rows of pews surround the altar in a hexagon, reflecting the idea that worship should be a central aspect of the life of the congregation. The lower level contains classrooms, an auditorium, a kitchen, and an activities area.
The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 and was designated a National Historic Landmark the same year.
Information from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Christian_Church
Columbus, Indiana is located between Indianapolis and Louisville, Kentucky in southern Indiana's Bartholomew County. It serves as its county's seat.