This page was updated 04/30/2008

Thank you for joining us on a tour of our space. We are very proud of our Meetinghouse and what it represents.

The architecture relates to who we are -- a melding of modern science with art. Its shape is searching and outgoing, yet sheltering and warm. We are open and light, yet rooted in causes of social action and progressive beliefs.

Let's start with the outside - from the parking lot.

This one from the street has been "digitized" but you'll be able to recognize our space from the street when you come across us. 

The Langhinrichs Gallery is a wonderful gathering space for local artists. Every six weeks or so, we change artists and hold a Sunday Artist’s Reception so congregants, family, and friends can view the pieces. Our gallery is open to the public during the week.

The Langhinrichs Gallery, dedicated to Richard Langhinrichs, 1965 to 1989, Minister Emeritus

Our chancel and sanctuary are wonderfully inspired sacred spaces.

The Sanctuary

Turn around while on the chancel, and you see the Avocado tree in back of you.

The Chancel & Sanctuary

The Avocado tree in the back was planted during the erection of our Meetinghouse, back in 1960. We have old photos showing how it has grown, much as we have. It’s something we have done together.

Our flaming chalice, designed and sculpted by Charlie Cummins

Outside our Sanctuary to the left is a brand new patio. It blends in well with our new landscaping, highlighting the natural beauty of our space.

Our patio

To the right of our Sanctuary is our Memorial Garden, a place where members and friends can have their ashes buried. The garden is tended by volunteers who hold this space very dear to their hearts.

One view of our  Memorial Garden

The back part of our original building is now called our Social Hall. After Sunday services, we gather in the Social Hall to talk with friends we haven’t seen in awhile and share stories with other members of this, our family. The Social Hall once housed our Religious Education classrooms, which are all now in our new building.

The Social Hall

Speaking of our new building …

Our architect, Dodd Kattman, says, “A celebration of the circle of life! The expansion to the Meetinghouse respects and applauds the energy and ideas dedicated to the original structure while providing meaningful space to gather, work, and learn. The connection of new and old allows both to accept one another absent of competition and ego. The addition opens its arms to a comfortable entry sequence and provides for a future meditative outdoor garden. The newly created lobby is flooded with daylight and emits a warm, welcoming glow at night. I hope that visitors will be well served by the new space and develop a renewed relationship with an old friend.”

Our new wing has handicapped accessible restrooms, a Nursery, two classrooms (which can be divided into four), the Minister’s office, the Administrator’s office, and a suite which houses the machines and a work area. There is also a room for a future Religious Education director.

At the other end of the new building, we have the Nightingale Room, which the choir uses weekly.  When the Sangha Meditation group use the Meetinghouse, this is the room they meditate in.

Flaming Chalice
Leather Mosaic™
hanging in the Sanctuary
designed & created by Jim & Dianna Thornhill Miller

The newest in our Religions of the World series

The Ethical Humanist Mandala
Leather Mosaic™
designed & created by Dianna Thornhill Miller

Our "Religions of the World" series
also hanging in our Sanctuary
designed & created by Jim & Dianna Thornhill Miller

We hope you have enjoyed your visit!  If you wish to leave any feedback, or ask any questions, send us an e-mail.  Thank you!

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