Lindsay-Crossman Chapel

An Independent Institution Supporting all Faiths

As an independent university, Baldwin Wallace provides a supportive environment enhancing all students' intellectual, moral and spiritual growth. The University also respects the diversity of individual religious beliefs, including those who profess no religious viewpoint. All members of the BW community are encouraged to participate in activities related to spiritual growth and development.

Baldwin Wallace is deeply committed to the open pursuit of knowledge and stresses such values as integrity, honesty, justice, compassion and spiritual growth as integral to that pursuit. Further, the University recognizes the vital connection between faith, knowledge and service and offers a variety of means to develop and strengthen those connections. BW prepares students for lives of informed and mature leadership as global citizens in a diverse world.

The chapel is available for use and accepts reservations at no cost to students, faculty and staff. In addition to the 200-seat auditorium, the chapel has a prayer and meditation room, a lounge and study nook. Hours of availability are posted each semester.

For students interested in specific faith communities, we encourage using Jacket Connect to learn more about meetings, studies and worship opportunities facilitated by our student organizations. Organizations currently active on campus:

• Catholic Jackets
• CRU
• Electric Ministry
• Fellow of Christian Athletes (FCA)
• Hillel
• Muslim Student Association
• Orthodox Christian Fellowship
• Porch Ministry
• Voices of Praise Gospel Choir

The annual event brings national spiritual leaders to campus. It is designed to nourish spiritual life and enhance the influence of the various faith traditions at Baldwin Wallace University. The lecture series is typically held during the spring semester. Details are posted on the BW events calendar when available.

The chapel is a multi-use space with a 200-seat main sanctuary and a small prayer chapel. Located on the main floor of the chapel, the Roehm Lounge, named for former Dean Fred Roehm, it is a comfortable space for meetings, studying and other small gatherings. To reserve a space for group use, please contact the chapel office at (440) 826-2426 or chapel@bw.edu

Weddings

Chapel booking fees are $1,500 (50% deposit due at booking). Discounts are available for current Baldwin Wallace faculty, staff, students and alumni. The party is responsible for the engagement of an officiant and musicians. For rental information, availability or to schedule a visit, call the Chapel office at (440) 826-2426 or email chapel@bw.edu.

The Lindsay-Crossman Chapel was built in the Richardsonian Romanesque Revival style of hand-cut Berea sandstone in 1872 at a cost of $10,000. The chapel is BW's second-oldest building after Kohler Hall, though the chapel was part of the campus before Kohler. In 1953, the chapel was dedicated to former BW trustees, Hamilton Lindsay and Fred Crossman, and is also listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.

The 1991 renovation of the chapel by Van Dijk, Johnson & Partners received best-of-show status and a Merit Award for Excellence from the National Institute of Business Designers in 1992. The extensive renovation rejuvenated the historic building without sacrificing its significant historical integrity.

Pipe Organ

The Cassavant pipe organ was donated by Mary Crossman in 1964. The multiple-story organ pipes draw the eye upward to the ceiling's hand-painted "Canopy of Heaven." The organ was rebuilt during the 1991 renovation project.

Artwork

A Lord's Prayer tile set was given by Mrs. Walter Seeley in 1964. The set is displayed between the sanctuary and Roehm Lounge. Made in Jerusalem, it is an exact copy of tiles in the Pater Noster Church on the Mount of Olives and is one of only two sets in the world.

In 1991, President and Mrs. Neal Malicky donated the prayer chapel artwork, "The Eye of the Cross." This one-of-a-kind mixed-media piece was designed and executed by the influential American artist Wendell Castle.