Saturday, June 30, 2018

A Church Hall And Columbarium

I have more today from my visit to Christ Church Cathedral during Doors Open.


Some years ago a new church hall was erected between the church and a new condo tower off to the west. This view takes in the inner courtyard between the church and the church hall, between old and new.


The new church hall incorporates a labyrinth on its floor, and is regularly used as such. I have walked its path from beginning to end, and can tell you that the concept is rather calming. I will have to come back at some point- the church has labyrinth evenings that would make for an ideal post.


Here we have another view of the courtyard.


Beneath the church is a columbarium, a repository for urns that can be made available for those who would like them. A small chapel can be found down here as well, with stained glass windows at the end.


I returned up to the sanctuary, finishing my visit with some more stained glass windows up here. I will be carrying on with the Doors Open series after tomorrow's theme day, though I can say that my take on the Spirit theme is in common with my posts these last three days.

32 comments:

  1. Love the courtyard shots! I've walked several labyrinths. Some are built outdoors with rocks.

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  2. Always very interesting and quiet beautiful!

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  3. Doesn't the condo tower look out of place next to a church? Love the labyrinth courtyard and the stained glass windows. Have a lovely weekend William.

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  4. The courtyard looks very peaceful and its walking labyrinth peaceful - it seems an idea place to have a columbarium.

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  5. Love the stained glass. Hink I’d rather have my ashes spread under a tree though.

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  6. The 2nd and 5th pictures are my favourites!

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  7. ...a beautiful place, thanks for taking me along!

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  8. There seems to be quite a lot to see and learn about at this church.

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  9. It's good that you take advantage of the open door events. This is a very large and ornate facility.

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  10. @Linda: this one is a neat one.

    @Denise: indeed!

    @Sami: the condo tower is far enough away from the church itself that it doesn't feel intrusive.

    @Rosemary: it's the only columbarium that I'm familiar with in the city, at least in a church.

    @Francisco: thank you.

    @Marie: I imagine someday cremation will be the thing for me, but I'd still prefer to be interred.

    @Nancy: they're good ones.

    @Tom: you're welcome.

    @Sharon: there is!

    @RedPat: indeed!

    @Red: I love attending Doors Open.

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  11. I like your courtyard shots, William

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  12. Looks a bit special to me for a church!

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  13. Beautiful church and windows. The yard is also lovely.

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  14. Beautiful church! Those courtyard photos are impressive, a very pretty area.

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  15. Lovely church.
    The stained glass and the courtyard are amazing.
    Have a happy weekend
    Greetings
    Maria
    Divagar Sobre Tudo um Pouco

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  16. Unfortunately your information about the church selling land to a developer is incorrect. If you are interested in more detail please contact the Cathedral office

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  17. @Cloudia: thank you!

    @Gattina: it's quite a church.

    @Orvokki: I certainly think so.

    @Bill: it's well taken care of.

    @Maria: thanks!

    @Unknown: thanks for the correction- I have adjusted my text based on the information I've looked up.

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  18. I like the look of that courtyard, very nice.

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  19. It looks lovely, I like the stained glass.

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  20. I liked the looks of the courtyard. The stained glass photos are always a pleasure.

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  21. I love that labyrinth! It would be wonderful if we had more of them in more places and could walk them regularly. They're good for the soul.

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  22. I love that inner courtyard!

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  23. Love the labyrinth and stone work in the little courtyard ~

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  24. i love the garden ... oh i see some one called it a court yard ...that is probably a better wording. i appreciate when folks have little spaces they use them so wisely. ( :

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  25. The courtyard looks so peaceful... Good place for conversations with God.

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  26. Beautiful church and labyrinth, but that giant spider creeps me out! I've seen them in other place, too.

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  27. This is a stunning church with beautiful glass. I love the labyrinth but how in the world do they get to the middle with the table there?!

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  28. @Marleen: thank you!

    @Jenny: so do I.

    @Mari: stained glass is quite welcome.

    @Kay: that's true.

    @Sandi: it's quite a space.

    @Carol: I do as well.

    @Beth: either one works.

    @Klara: it's a great use of the space.

    @Pat: ah, that's in the next post!

    @Jeanie: since this was a Sunday when I was in, I imagine the table was set up for coffee. Easily removed most of the time.

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  29. I would really like to visit Christ Church Cathedral in person, but alas I will not be …
    So I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing your photographs, the stained glass windows and the courtyard look so very nice.

    All the best Jan

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