Memorial Church ("Mem Chu") & Spiritual Life

Completed in 1903 and dedicated by Jane Stanford as a memorial to her late husband Leland Stanford, Sr., the spectacular Memorial Church is considered the University’s architectural crown jewel. As decreed in the University’s Founding Grant, Stanford is non-sectarian, and as one part of the university’s broader Office of Religious & Spiritual Life, Memorial Church is both non-denominational and interfaith in practice.

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Interior of large cruciform church with elaborate mosaic work, stained glass, and intricately carved sandstone.
Entrance with glass doors indicating "Markaz Center" with colorful walls, art, and decor.
Two-story house with white columns, a "Hillel at Stanford" banner, and floral landscaping.
Outdoor walking labyrinth in front of a peaceful facility surrounded by trees.
Facade of Memorial Church with arches, large mosaic relief, and intricately carved sandstone.
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