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After entering the nave, thoughts and feelings immediately soar in exalted peace culminating in the reverence for Christ's sacrifice which is symbolized by the altar and cross. To aid this preparation many architectural features have been employed. The low ceiling of the side aisles; the upward thrust of the wood arches and the nave ceiling. The repetition of wood arches, the narrow horizontal windows and the frame made by the large limestone chancel arch all help to project your view to the important point of Lutheran liturgy: the altar and the cross.
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Strength and steadfastness are exemplified by forming the main structural walls of Cleveland sandstone and Indiana limestone and wood arches and ceiling. The building was designed to harmonize and compliment the design of the parish building of 1929, but is quite contemporary in design.The front of the building is pointed and symbolized as a prow reminding us that a nave is often likened to a ship.
There are several details which are important to the general worship atmosphere if the interior of the church, The open aluminium cross has on it small brass and plastic triangles. These are symbolic of the crown of thorns and the five wounds of our Lord. The altar is green Vermont marble while the retable and pulpit are cream and green marble. Plant boxes are around the pulpit and lectern, symbolizing the universal quality of God. The interior communion, choir and chapel railings in and near the chancel have the cross and Trinity symbols as part of their design.
(Excerpts from the Church Dedication booklet
September 1957)
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