St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, located at 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road has a modern/traditional decor on the inside. The outside of the church was our first house of worship featured when we started the website in January. The vaulted ceiling creates a dramatic roof line on the outside. This photo was taken on Thursday, April 30th when the church hosted an open, public meeting outlining our city's plans for widening Horse Pen Creek Road. While residents packed the adjacent fellowship hall, the sanctuary remained just that-- a tranquil, calm place for reflection. We ducked in to take a few photos and to enjoy the sound of water trickling out of the fountain at the entrance to the sanctuary.
This weekend has been such a busy one for us, running everywhere to take in as many great events as we could (mostly related to the arts). We have much to share in the upcoming week or two. For today....... REST.
Very graceful-looking sanctuary. Seems like a good place to worship.
Posted by: Dina | Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 06:38 AM
Peaceful...beautiful.
June
Posted by: June | Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 06:41 AM
Lovely modern church.
Posted by: cieldequimper | Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 08:44 AM
These are excellent shots. I'll be posting shots inside the dark interior of a local episcopal church. I don't know what meme yet but it will be at The Pagan's Eye.
Thanks for a great blog!
Posted by: Pagan Sphinx | Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 03:04 PM
Nicely done!
Posted by: Jacob | Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 06:43 PM
I've really enjoyed looking through your "Sacred Sunday" postings! I'm inspired to show the same on my EAGAN daily photo blog!
Posted by: leif hagen | Sunday, September 06, 2009 at 09:46 AM
The round window set high above the altar has a matching window on the opposite side of the sanctuary. Due to the way the church is oriented, the back window catches the sun at certain times of day depending on the season. If you are there at the right time of day the colored light passing through the stained glass is projected on the white wall behind the altar above and directly over the crucifix--it's a really beautiful effect. Any questions about why that wall was left plain and white are answered the first time you see it painted with light.
Posted by: Chris M. | Friday, October 01, 2010 at 01:17 PM