| Description |
1 online resource (269 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Alban Institute |
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Alban Institute publication ; AL335
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| Contents |
Discern -- Who are we as a congregation? : identity -- Who are our neighbors? : demographics -- Who is God calling us to be? : mission -- Decide -- What do we want our building to convey? : aesthetics -- What approach to building will we use? : project delivery -- What service providers will we use? : resources -- What sources of funding will we use? : financial concerns -- Do -- How will we keep the congregation informed? : communication -- How will we maintain our spiritual focus? : spirituality -- How will we ensure that the work is done properly? : oversight |
| Summary |
Building communicate. Stained glass windows, high altars, multi-purpose worship/gymnasium spaces, Plexiglas pulpits, padded pews--these and all other architectural elements say something about a congregation's theology and mission. They point to a faith community's beliefs about worship, identity, purpose, and more. From the stark simplicity of a Quaker meetinghouse to the splendor of a Romanesque Revival building, sacred spaces speak loudly. What they say can either reinforce a congregation's mission or detract from it. Holy Places is designed to be used by congregations who are involved in o |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Church.
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RELIGION -- Christian Church -- Administration.
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Church
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Shapiro, Tim, author
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Bill, J. Brent, 1951- author.
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| ISBN |
9781566995474 |
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1566995477 |
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1306962668 |
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9781306962667 |
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