The Village ChapelEvery 19th century Village needs its own chapel. After looking for 35 years to find a historic church building with no success, the Board of the Friends voted to build a replica of a church which once stood at the corner of Okemos Rd and Methodist St in the Village of Okemos.
The original church, built in 1870, followed the theme of the New England style of meeting house, with a belfry and steeple. The double front doors were capped by a curved "fan" light and flanked on each side by arched windows.
The new Chapel, modern in every way, has completely captured the original's classic exterior design. Inside, the Chapel features an exquisite narthex and sanctuary. A decorative wall towers behind the raised altar area, providing an inviting backdrop complemented by rich oak floors and pews.
There are fourteen pews with a center aisle in the nave. The pews can comfortably seat up to 100 guests. The interior is highlighted by six hanging lights rescued from the Okemos Community Church, as well as six wall sconces, and spot lights above the altar area. |
Other modern features include full heating and air conditioning throughout the building, wheelchair ramps on both the north and south sides of the building, a unisex handicapped-accessible bathroom on the main floor, and two restrooms in the basement level. The basement level ladies room has a full-length mirror as well as ample mirrors above the make-up area. The acoustics are perfect for music, either live performances or with the state-of-the-art sound system which can accommodate CDs and iPods. A portable microphone is also available for special events. Antique stained-glass windows in the two front windows provide needed privacy in the first floor restroom and in the stairwell to the basement level. The windows were rescued from a historic Meridian Township church located in the Village of Haslett. The Chapel is available for rent for weddings, musical programs, memorials, and other public events. To schedule a tour of the Village Chapel, please contact the Village office. Click here for more information on how to book a wedding in the Village. |
Outdoor Weddings
Outdoor weddings can also be held at the Village in lovely Central Park, Okemos, either at the Gazebo in the center of the park or at the Village Chapel. The number of guests for outdoor weddings is limited to 200 due to parking constraints and other events in the area (e.g. the Farmers Market at the Township Pavilion).
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