| Malone Chapel
is located in a pastoral setting on the west side of the Poplarville campus,
across from the Nursing/Wellness building.
The
chapel is available to the student for individual quiet time, for college
instructional use, for use by college sanctioned student groups, as well
as for private weddings and other approved gatherings.
The building is designed
to seat approximately 220. It has a grand piano and organ for use
in recitals, meetings and weddings.
The
idea leading to a chapel on campus was a result of the attack on the World
Trade Center in New York on September 11, 2001. After the attack,
the students began gathering for prayer around the water tower at the center
of the campus. It was evident that all students would benefit from
a place of solitude where they could go when everyday cares and stress
began to mount in their lives. For this reason, a campaign was mounted
to raise three-quarter million dollars in private funds to provide a place
of refuge.
On the north side of Malone
Chapel, the prayer garden offers a place to seek refuge in a beautiful
garden setting. The fountain in the center offers a peaceful alternative
to the noise of campus life.
Although
designed primarily as a place of solitude and reflection, the chapel also
offers an ideal setting for special events such as weddings. It is
equipped with a Bride's room and a Groom's area.
Malone Chapel, named in memory
of the son of PRCC Alumnus, Sidney Malone, features a wall of gratitude,
listing all who contributed to the effort. It is a small way of saying
a heartfelt "Thank You" to those who helped provide this place of quiet
refuge. |
