Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Architecture

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Architecture. . , Mid-Century Modern Style , This building was designed in the Mid-Century Modern architecture style. As the name suggests, this style was popular from the 1940s through 1960s. The defining characteristics include sharp lines, lack of ornamentation, geometrical patterns, open spaces, and broad roofs. The Good Shepherd building was very stylish in its time. A service and cornerstone ceremony was held in the structure's incomplete frame, and the official dedication and inaugural worship service occurred on March 6, 1960. , , The Stained Glass Window , Good Shepherd Lutheran Church commissioned stained glass artist Robert Pinart (1927-2017) to replace the large clear window in the sanctuary with a stylized Christian cross. Stained glass itself recalls the windows of age-old churches in Europe and the Americas, while the design of the glass panes complements the angular and abstract design of Mid-Century Modern architecture. The window was dedicated in 1965. , , The Bell Tower , In 1984, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church installed and dedicated a standalone carillon bell tower. Its tall, angular form also fits the Mid-Century Modern design of the church building. A carillon is a set of bells that can be played as a musical instrument controlled by a keyboard or computer. Churches often use them to chime out the hours of the day and to play hymns that can be heard in the vicinity of the church.