One of my favorite places in Iowa
By The Horse
@TheHorse (238390)
Walnut Creek, California
June 9, 2019 1:31pm CST
This is a picture of the stained glass window above the entrance to Herrick Chapel, the chapel at Grinnell College in Iowa, where I did my undergraduate work.
The Chapel is one of my favorite places on the Grinnell College campus, and one my favorite places in Iowa.
I performed with the College's Celestial Sacred Harp Singers in that chapel, played organ for my dad when he visited the College, and often went there to rest and reflect.
One time, on a sunny Spring afternoon, a friend (an organ student--I studied piano) and I went in and gave a spontaneous bell tower concert to the campus. The organ was linked to the bells (which I believe were electronic). Yes, we were a bit rebellious in those days.
I also took a picture of the entrance to the chapel. Significantly, the front door was open. I've visited churches in New York and San Francisco where the front doors were locked during the day. That just doesn't seem right.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Jun 19
Very pretty. My whole life the church was locked, due to thieves,
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@TheHorse (238390)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Jun 19
@andriaperry Have you called the police on this person? He does not sounds "safe."
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Jun 19
@TheHorse People who do not believe in God, or people like the punk that just got out of jail ( maybe it was prison) and walks back and forth throwing a knife while I am working at the rental across the street.
People are horrible, unkind and pure crazy.
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@wolfgirl569 (136063)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Jun 19
Many churches lock up anymore due to vandals. It is very sad
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@TheHorse (238390)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Jun 19
@andriaperry Who would do such a thing? Are they ever caught?
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Jun 19
@TheHorse They trash the place, spray paint and all!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
10 Jun 19
'tis beautiful'n i can see yer 'ttraction to such. can't believe ya'll did such'n a house 'f worship? i'd feared lightnin' strikes'n a plague 'f locust, lol.
'tis sad that these days more churches've their doors locked. shows the sort'a society 'round - those who steal'n destroy these houses 'f worship.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
10 Jun 19
@TheHorse thankfully so! 'tis a shame that folks'll such, but there'd be so many with no self-repect'n e'en less fer others.
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@TheHorse (238390)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Jun 19
@crazyhorseladycx Pretty incredible. I am happy to have lived in a place where such like would never happen.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Jun 19
No, it doesn't seem right. They were open when I was a kid, but with all the problems with people going in and stealing from the church, they started locking their doors. I'm glad you found the doors open and could take that great picture.
You had quite the young adulthood. I didn't realize you were so multi-talented.
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@TheHorse (238390)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Jun 19
@just4him I wonder if I could live in a town that small again. I could semi-retire there and give guitar, piano and bass lessons. I'd enjoy the slower pace and the kindness of the people. But would I get bored after a year or two?
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
22 Jul 19
Even in my small town the church remains locked unless there is something scheduled there. I love this image. Stained glass adds such a feeling of peace to a chapel.
@FourWalls (86940)
• United States
10 Jun 19
Religious architecture is stunning. Thanks for the lovely photo!
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@FourWalls (86940)
• United States
10 Jun 19
@TheHorse — here’s your lame “six degrees” music connection: John D. Loudermilk’s grandfather helped construct the chapel at Duke University.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
9 Jun 19
How beautiful! Loved your post, too.
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