Architecture
The architecture is in the simple Hallenkirche (Hall Church) style. The Church building is a marvel in granite, with a square bell tower with a vestibule beneath and a roof supported by Gothic arches. The Celtic cross is made of cut stone, and commemorates Rev. Mateer’s Irish background.
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