Reserving the Sacred Space

The Sacred Space’s primary function is to provide a place for spiritual activity, such as
individual prayer/meditation, group ceremonies, ritual, worship, reflection and contemplation.
We seek to retain its spiritual quality by allowing for unprogrammed parts of the day so that
people can enjoy the quiet. We do not typically book things back to back in this space. Holy day
events are given first priority because they fall on specific dates for celebration. These will be
calendared ahead of time as much as possible to avoid calendaring conflicts.

Types of Events

In addition to sacred events, the Sacred Space is available for special events, such as lectures,
music and art performances, and other special gatherings that are appropriate for a sacred space.
It is a place for education, building understanding and community, and communicating values of
peace, unity, harmony, justice, and love. As long as the event is sponsored by a University club,
department or office, there is no charge for utilizing the space.

Renting the Sacred Space

The Sacred Space can be rented by individuals and groups for weddings, memorials, and other
rituals/events that are appropriate to the space. Rental fees apply.

Details about the Space

The Sacred Space can seat up to 70 people inside comfortably with stadium seating (although it
can seat up to 100). There are glass walls on the West side that can be opened up to an outside
patio, providing more stadium seating (up to 50 more chairs). Monitors, located on the patio, as
well as in the Lobby, can broadcast the event to participants. The room has an integrated sound
system, a projector and screen, and a movable podium with wireless microphones that can be
placed anywhere in the room. Exception: If you are using the podium to connect to the projector
or if you need to have an electrical source for other devices, there are three specific locations in
which the podium can stand. If you plan to use the projector, please bring your own laptop (and
any adapters) to connect to the podium. Because the space is in the round, there is no designated
direction for events (hence the movable podium). You can choose your own direction. However,
if you are using the projector and screen, the front will be on the East side.

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Program List

 A place to pray, to leave a prayer and to take a prayer.

 A place to serve meals to those in need.
 An outdoor space that has some privacy.
 A place devoted just to view the moon and stars.
 A place for target shooting.
  A place where young people and old people can share.
 A traditional worship space.
 A place where items and non-perishable food can be deposited by neighbors for those in need.
 A place to cry and grieve a loss.
 A program element that is “Your Thing.”
 A place where one can obtain information and guidance on health and nutrition.
 A pub or coffeehouse, with a place for groups to share conversation on spirituality/religion.
 A place to slow down and appreciate the wonders of nature.
 A place where art can be made, displayed, and performed.
 A place to find, experience, and practice silence.
 A place to house or attend those in (you define) need.
 A spiritual home for those feeling spiritually homeless.
 A place to give or receive.

SACRED SPACE FLOOR PLAN The sacred space project

was an opportunity to design a space at a hospital where people could
come clear their heads, pray, or talk with a priest. There are two small
quiet rooms in the back to pray in and seating throughout for mass. The
two wings on the side allow for extra light and have planter benches to
incorporate more greenery. I tried to bring in calm colors and plants for
those that need a soothing space.

PERSPECTIVES Central sitting space allows people to come in for

mass or just to get away from the noise in the hospital.

Main entry way when you walk in has a wall to close off the space and
make it more private.

Small quiet rooms allow people to be able to pray or take some time
alone.

Side wings allow for more natural light to come in to the space and have
planters with benches.
(1)    The minimum dimension (width and depth) of any courtyard shall be no less than 1.5 times the
tallest building or segment of building enclosing the courtyard (a ratio of 1:1.5), but shall not be required
to exceed 55 feet;