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The Chapel

Dedicated in 1956, the Chapel at Fairmount Presbyterian Church was a cutting edge structure for Protestant Churches at the time. Its forward-looking design pioneered the modern use of two traditional church art forms: stained glass and sculpture.

The cost was $464,000, almost double that of the original parish house. Every penny of the Chapel's cost was paid for by Fairmounters, not a cent was borrowed.

Beneath the Chapel over a dozen new church school classrooms were added, which now see use for Sunday School, the Fairmount Co-op Nursery School and the Handbell Choir practice rooms.

Discover the handcrafted Ruggles pipe organ, installed in the summer of 2008.

Next up: The Garth

Or visit:

baptismal font
Recently added was a baptismal font - continuing the tradition.

Front of ChapelRear of Chapel
The Chapel today. It has been made more multi-functional with adjustable seating and a retractable screen with projector for contemporary worship.
(compare with below)

chapel exterior, circa 2007side view of chapel, with sanctuary, 2007
The Chapel today from Scarborough Road, and an example of how the exterior stonework was crafted to blend with the Sanctuary (right).

chapel, circa 1958
The Chapel, June of 1958