The chapel’s octagonal sanctuary is 48 feet wide east to west and 53 feet wide north to south. It has moveable seating for up to 150 people. Its dramatic ceiling is 52 feet from the floor to the highest peak and is constructed of Douglas fir. A sound system for the hearing-impaired is available.

     The altar is moveable and can be placed at almost any location within the worship space. Because this is a multi-faith chapel, there are no permanent ornaments or hangings specific to any religious belief.

     Those who come to lead worship services are asked to bring any vestments or church furnishings specific to their service.   These items may be stored in the sacristy, a room adjacent to the worship space.

     The upper level of the chapel includes offices for the chapel coordinator, the campus ministry representatives, and the college’s Center for Service Leadership. The lower level of the chapel includes a gathering area for receptions and conversation and a conference room for meetings.

     The Smith Chapel is constructed of brick manufactured by the Glen-Gery Brick Company. It is a utility brick, larger than brick used in residential construction.

     The architects for the Smith Chapel were Noelker and Hull Associates, Inc., of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.  They are the same firm that designed the chapel at Camp David, Maryland, the retreat of America’s Presidents.

     Perry Construction Company of Erie completed the construction and landscaping design was prepared by Werley and Associates.

     If you visit the Smith Chapel in the spring, you will see hundreds of daffodils blooming. They are the gift of Rick and Noreen Griffith, who also came and planted the bulbs in the fall of 2001.