Foundational Values & Goals

ILLUMINATION

// Spiritual Enlightenment / God opening ours eyes to His truth/the Gospel, drawing us to Himself // Experiential / Symbolic representation; shedding light into the dark for us to see and be guided

INCLUSIVITY

// Everyone is on a spiritual journey, Christians, non-Christians, homeless alike are in need of illumination—reconciliation with God.

FOUNDATIONAL VALUES

ASSOCIATED GOALS

// Light will be a leading factor that guides users through the building (processional space) ascending to the culmination of the sanctuary—where users are encouraged to reflect on the cross of Christ and ultimately connect with God.

// The place of worship/sanctuary would be the most light filled space in the building.

// As users navigate to the sanctuary, the texture and feeling of the materials will change along with the intensity of light.

// The form of the building would speak to the importance of the spaces (sacred vs profane) as well as inspire users from near and far.

// The lighting, materials, circulation, spatial orientation, and form would all point to or draw a user to the place of worship— to which all of these aspects with be at their fullest.

// The site and building would be approachable to any person— as well as an icon for downtown and broader Muncie.

// The west edge of the site activates the connection between the MITS bus station to allow those in need to arrive with ease.