The Chapel at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University
A Sacred Space
“ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University is a Christian community that asserts that intimacy with God does not require space or physical sacraments. Indeed, God created the world, and we can commune with our Lord in any given space; yet God has also provided us with the capacity to create beauty – in art, in nature and in architecture. What is sacred space? In the most beautiful churches in European Christendom, there is a deep connection between architectural design and theological purpose.
In a world where our students’ attention is vied for every second of the day, we see an increasingly urgent need to provide sacred space for them to be quiet with God, to worship and to be open to his voice. We designed ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University’s new chapel as a sacred space for spiritual reflection. At the center of our campus, we believe the Chapel inspires contemplation, evokes wonder, and fosters a deeper connection with the Lord. In a world driven by technology, we conceived a space to reconnect with something more profound than modern conveniences. It’s not a place of escape but one of significant meaning and genuine connection.
This project is a physical representation of our mission, a centerpiece of our faith commitment, and a place for our entire community to celebrate and practice the spiritual disciplines. Amid constant change, we all long for the eternal. The chapel embodies our commitment to creating a place of enduring beauty, where employees, students and alumni can experience God’s presence in new and transformative ways. This vision could not have been realized without the generosity of donors who believe in the Christ-centered mission of ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox. I am deeply grateful for their support.”
Yours in Christ,
Robin E. Baker
President
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Press Coverage
Oregon's leading arts journal published a feature story on the chapel at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox University. Oregon ArtsWatch journalist David Bates wrote an in-depth piece on the art that enriches this long-awaited sacred space. Bates interviewed professor Tim Timmerman, stained glass artist Bryant Stanton, and architect Andrew Burke to get a better understanding of the planning and purpose behind the artistic elements.
The Donors
- Alex Gonzalez
- Andersen Construction
- Andrew and Ruth Royer
- Annette and Gary Foglio
- April and Seth Himes
- Arnold and Charlene Lenk
- Audrey Adrian
- Barbara and Art Palmer
- Barbara and Timothy Davis
- Barbara Beil
- Ben and Deb Sclair
- Beth Brewer-Weber and Daniel Weber
- Betsey and Robert Unger
- Beulah Moses
- Bob and Darleen Church
- Bob DeMaster
- Brad and Jodi Bodenman
- Brad and Pam Lau
- Brent and Cynthia Kimberly
- Brian Beals
- Bruce and Carol Shelby
- Bryan and Kim Bruins
- Camille and Keith Wade
- Cari and David Ahlem
- Catherine and Neil Patton
- Chad and Jaliene Hollabaugh
- Charlotte Krebs
- Cheri and Bob Hampton
- Chris Koch
- Christine and Daniel Drazan
- Christine Thiessen
- Chuck and Nancy Mylander
- Connie Pittman
- Conrad and Ann Anderson
- Curtis and Deborah Climer
- Dale and Shirley Hadley
- Dan and Gail Knoepfle
- Dan and Tami Cammack
- Daniel Herr
- Dave and Chris Alteneder
- Dave and Judy Woolsey
- David and Becky Beasley
- David and Carice Tussing
- David and Debby Thomas
- David and Glenda Andersen
- David and Julie Rasmussen
- David and Pat Adrian
- David and Paulette Hansen
- David and Susan VandeLinde
- Debbie and Phillip Harrison
- Debbie and Seth Taylor
- Deborah Martin
- Deborah Rice
- Denice and Steve Fellows
- Dianna and Doug McIntyre
- Dick and Joanna Kellum
- Don and Faith Carter
- Don and Laura Nathlich
- Doris Mech
- Eileen and Phil Truitt
- Ekkehard and Laura Rohwedder
- Elizabeth and Ron Davidson
- Eric and Debbie Hagen
- Erik and Tammy Davenport
- Erin and Jacob Baker
- Erin and Stephen Moreno
- Esther Hopper
- Estle Harlan
- Evan Dickens
- Florence Rocks
- Frank and Janelle Engle
- Fred and Carla Meisner
- Fred and Vicki Van Gorkom
- Gayle and Pamela Beebe
- Gordon and Cleta Crisman
- Grace and Ed Kim
- Greg Aldred
- Greg and Kristine Mulkey
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- Hayley Cushman
- Heather and Dennis Lewis
- Heidi and Ryan Boos
- Jacqui and Jerry Weber
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- James and Stephanie Marr
- James Van Hook
- James Vogler and Linda Coffing Vogler
- Janet Hagen
- Janet Lyda
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- Jeneane Gruber
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- Jennifer and Michael Simcoe
- Jennifer and Steven Houk
- Jeremy Keener
- Jerry and Jenny Gard
- Jessica Nies
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- Jim Milne
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- Jin and Julieann Park
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- Joel Tolchinsky
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- Jon Adrian
- Jon and Angela Rickey
- Joyce White
- Judie Wilson
- Judy Aldred
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- Ken Marshburn
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- Larry and Angela Bailey
- Laura Carlson
- LaVonne Gregory-DuBois
- Leanna Smith
- Lloyd Cornell
- Lloyd Cushman
- Lyn Swanson
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- Marilyn and Melvin Olson
- Mark and Stephanie Fugate
- Mark Orphanides
- Mark Tursa
- Mark Vernon
- Marti Bowman
- Mary Mock
- MaryKate and Randy Morse
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- Matthew Magee
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- Nan Wang
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- Nathan Kemalyan
- Nolan Long
- Norm Winters
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- Randy Hopp
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- Ray Messa
- Rebecca Betz
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- Roger Michael Lamb
- Roy and Carolyn Crow
- Roy and Cheryl Johnson
- Ruth Field
- Ryan Alvis
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- Sarah Park and Abraham Kang
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- Selena Mack
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- Shawn Daley
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- Shirley Fujimoto
- Shirley Wilson
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- Susan Craven
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- Tammy Heerwagen
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- Tim Hoffman
- Todd Sawyer
- Tom and Tamara Casey
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- Truman and Celeste Stone
- Tyler and Carla Susmilch
- Tyler and Karen Johnson
- Vic and Sharrie Peterson
- Vicki and Carl Piersall
- Wayne Roberts
- Wayne and Carole Elven
- Will and Cindy Kraske
- William and Mary Bauman Foundation