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Interior of the Pavilion can accommodate approximately 175 seated and 250 standing guests .
organizations , community groups , and civic organizations that have gathered at the Pavilion to further their own “ missions , many of which align with our own .” He adds that the Pavilion and its gracious courtyard have become a way to “ allow us to help organizations and events we want to help — charter schools , fund raisers , concerts for seniors .”
Part of the attraction to the Pavilion ’ s indoor and outdoor spaces is its architecture . Designing a new building next to a noted work such as Upjohn ’ s might intimidate any architect . James Childress , a Principal at Centerbrook , notes that the congregation wanted something inviting and transparent that echoed its neo-Gothic “ grandparent ” next door . The
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KINSLEY BUILDING
CHURCH PARKING
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