Disciples of Christ – University Christian Church

Another Church, another view. Sacred spaces provide insight into another culture and faith. For me, every church has opened my eyes and strengthened both my own faith and my respect for others. The majority of this trip was focused upon the organ. As we walked into this space the organ in front of us was a powerful sight As he played the instrument for us I felt a chill and for a moment I too felt immensely spiritual. Perhaps this is why the Christian faith is so connected to music of such volume and density. I have difficulty connecting with this “sacred space” because I honestly believe that it is not architecture alone that makes a space sacred. For me, it is the feeling you get while in a space that makes it spiritual. For this reason I believe that a space can be sacred for one and not necessarily for others. I can understand and appreciate the artwork around me. The top stained glass windows are increasingly complex and as I look down the wall I see windows that are equally beautiful but change in style. The dark wooden benches seem powering and the high arching ceiling offers the same feeling. The capital, another sacred space, was more nurturing for me and I certainly felt more connected with the atmosphere there. Perhaps it is because the vast but brightness of the capital and the huge grounds around it remind me of my own temple back home. I connect the capital and its huge morals and massive ideals with Hinduism my own faith. It is harder to see the similarities in the Christian space because while we may just be connecting spaces we are really connecting the connotation behind those spaces. The church is a nice place and I’m sure many feel at home there, but it just does not feel as welcoming to me as I would have liked. The Capital on the other hand welcomed one and all which I do believe influences the way I see my sacred spaces.