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THE CHAPELS & GROUNDS
SHATTO CHAPPEL Shatto Chapel is named for Clara Shatto, who gave the property for this church (and also MacArthur Park) in 1930. The dimensions of the chapel are said to be the same as the Mayflower ship. The chapel is used for the church’s informal worship services, and is popular for weddings and concerts. Pilgrim School uses both the chapel and the Sanctuary for its chapel services. The pipe organ comes from the previous church building at Ninth and Hope Streets, and was restored and enlarged by the firm of Abbot and Sieker in 1983. Also from that building are the altar piece and the large stained glass window in the north alcove. The window was changed and cut down to fit its new home. The upper portion of the window, depicting Christ as the Good Shepherd, was crafted by the Lamb Studios of New York, from whom Tiffany learned stained glass-making. The clerestory stained glass windows were done by Charles Connick of Boston. They picture the cycles of life from birth to death. The rose window is the work of Horace Judson. The bronze doors, like those to the Sanctuary, were done by Albert Gilles, and portray familiar scenes from the Gospels. The red and blue tapestry on the south wall, woven by Botke, once hung behind the altar. Below it is a painting entitled “Head of Christ” by Simeon Pelenc. Above the entrance to Shatto Chapel are the symbols of the seven great virtues: cross (faith); anchor (hope); heart (charity); sword (courage); padlock (prudence); balance (justice); bridle (temperance).
WONG CHAPEL Located on the third floor of the church building, this very intimate little chapel was given by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Wong, Sr. in memory of their son Ernest in 1949. The altar tablet was painted by the noted Danish artist Kay Nielsen. It is based on Psalm 23 and depicts the Good Shepherd and the lost lamb.
SEAVER CHAPEL Built in 1964, the Seaver Building houses Pilgrim School, a private school for students in Preschool through Grade 12 founded by First Church. Designed by the firm of Allison and Rible, the building contains 36,000 square feet, has four levels and a roof terrace, and is joined to the main church by enclosed cloisters and bridges.
THE GARDENS Through the gifts of church members, the gardens and courtyards of First Church were renovated in 1993 in celebration of the church’s 125th anniversary.

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