A. P. Green Chapel facts for kids
A.P. Green Chapel is a special building at the University of Missouri in Columbia. It's a place for everyone, no matter their religion. Today, people use it for many events. These include weddings, special ceremonies, and other important gatherings. Students and others can book it through the Missouri Student Union.
A Special Gift: The Chapel's Story
The A.P. Green Chapel was built in 1961. It was a gift from a famous businessman named Allen Percival Green (1875-1956). The Chapel is attached to the University's Memorial Union.
Mr. Green and his wife, Josephine B. Green, gave many gifts across Missouri through their foundation. The Chapel was designed by architect O. W. Stiegmeyer from St. Louis. It was built by the B. D. Simon Construction Company of Columbia.
Why the Chapel Was Built
The Greens dedicated the Chapel on October 11, 1959. They had four main ideas for how it should be used:
- It was meant for individuals to find a quiet place for thinking and prayer.
- It could be used for special programs during "Religion-in-Life Week."
- It was for special religious services by any university group. These services should not happen too often for any one group.
- It could host memorial services, funerals, or weddings for people connected to the University.
A Hidden Detail
There's a small detail in the chapel that many people don't notice. On the back pew, you can find a small crest. It's engraved underneath the left side of the pew. This crest shows the symbol of Mr. Green's manufacturing company. The symbol looks like two letter V's facing each other, forming an X shape.
