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Shove Chapel was donated and built in 1930 to meet the religious needs of the students, though Colorado College is not religiously affiliated. Built in the Norman Romanesque style, the Chapel seats 1,000 people and has five bells. Many stained glass windows are located throughout, each with its own history. The ceilings in Shove depict themes corresponding to different Biblical passages. Shove Chapel was designed after Winchester Cathedral and even has a stone from the cathedral as a cornerstone. Shove is non-denominational and houses many on-campus activities, including religious services of all denominations, drum circles, meditation groups, and special meetings. Many community-service activities in the city and the region are coordinated by Chaplain Bruce Coriell, who wants the chapel to be used by as many people as possible. The Chapel is open daily for students from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. You can read about the architect, John Gray, see the Chancel Rose Window, The North or South transept window, the side chapel window, or catch a glimpse of the chapel from the outside on the campus tour, or view information on the pipe organ. There are many non-religious groups that meet in the chapel regularly. Here is a list of these organizations. |