Snidow Chapel
Snidow Chapel is the spiritual center of the University and the location of worship services and musical performances throughout the year. Built in 1966 with a capacity for over 400 people, the chapel is named in honor of the University of Lynchburg benefactors Clifton L. Snidow Sr., member of the Board of Trustees (1906-28), and his wife, Sallie E. Snidow.
Recently renovated, the Snidow Chapel holds the Hebb Music Center, and the Helen Wood Recital Hall, and is available for weddings and receptions on a limited basis.
A focal point of the sanctuary is an art quilt, “Saving Grace,” created by Lynchburg artist Jill Jensen. Measuring approximately 14 ft by 7 ft, the quilt features Christian crosses on one side and symbols of world religions on the other. It truly is a stunning addition to Snidow Chapel.
Spiritual Life Center
At the Spiritual Life Center, we provide services and support for the spiritual needs of students from all faith traditions. Enjoy a cup of coffee with us, hang out in our furnished basement with friends, or meet with one of our spiritual chaplains. We’re located at 500 Brevard Street, behind Schewel Hall.
We seek to provide necessary spiritual and sacred spaces for religious practice, such as prayer mats and rooms, space for silence and contemplation, or a chapel for worship.
The Peace Garden
The Peace Garden is located behind the Spiritual Life Center off College Street and is a collaborative project between the environmental science department and the Spiritual Life Center. It is not just a garden, but a serene sanctuary where members of our University community can find solace, reflect, and connect with nature. Here, amid greenery and blooms, individuals are invited to rest, meditate, pray, or pause and reflect.
The garden represents a collective effort, as it is a collaborative garden space where people work together to cultivate plants and a sense of community and generosity. The fruits of this effort are available to the community through the free produce cooler and the Little Free Pantry located at the Spiritual Life Center. This ensures that fresh, wholesome produce is accessible to everyone, free of charge.