Renewing a place of faith
Singular and cylindrical, iconic and graceful, the MIT Chapel (W15) has served the Institute community for close to six decades – and is now the focus of a substantial renewal effort that begins today, Monday, Sept. 15. Work on the Chapel will continue through February, during which time the building will be closed. During the months of its closure, programs have arranged for alternative spaces for worship and other activities that would normally take place in the Chapel. Please visit the Religious Life website for relocation information, schedules, and updates. A plan for renewal During the renewal, the Chapel's stained glass walls will be repaired, restored, and protected; its spire and bell tower will be removed temporarily to allow the roof to be replaced. Exterior work will include brick repair and repointing, and the rebuilding of the central skylight. The Chapel's moat will be rebuilt to incorporate a new filtration system and design elements to prevent water leakage. This...