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The fifteen men and women whose convictions to follow "New School" theology led to the formation of Second Presbyterian Church in November 1838, would undoubtedly be awe-struck by today's soaring Gothic cathedral of stone and stained glass that lifts its spire over Indianapolis' far Northside.

In 1959, the present structure, built in the restrained and beautiful detail of the Gothic Churches of northern France and particularly the famed fifteenth century building of Saint Chapelle, was dedicated. An education wing was added in 1967 and two wing containing classrooms, fellowship halls and administrative offices were added in 1988.

Second Presbyterian will break ground in April, 2005 for a new addition to the building which will increase the space for our music, mission and youth programs.

The exterior of the building, probably one of the last church structures in America to be built in the classic Gothic tradition, is of Indiana limestone surmounted by a Normandy tile roof, in typical coloring, from which the graceful octagonal fleche tower rises to a height of 98 feet. An electronic carillon plays from this steeple daily at noon and 6 p.m., and on Sunday morning.

The Sanctuary, seating approximately 800 people on the main floor, is crowned with a roof structure supported on stone columns and arches from which rich wooden trusses rise to a height of 65 feet. The main nave is 99 feet long and 54 feet wide, blending wood, stone and glass in a symphony of reverence and dignity. One of the outstanding features is its stained glass, vibrating sensitively to sun and shadow and providing a jewel-like setting for familiar lessons from scripture.

Great South Rose Window
The Great South Rose Window, focal point of the choir loft, is framed by the pipes of the 81-rank, 5,000-pipe Aeolian Skinner organ. This magnificent window, designed by Henry Lee Willett, is some 20 feet in diameter and has as its theme "The Great Commission" given by Christ to his disciples: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to  the close of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20)

The Aisle Windows
The Aisle Windows line the outermost aisles on both sides of the Sanctuary. Arranged in pairs, the "Parables" are on the left (west) facing the pulpit and the "Miracles" are on the right (east). Starting from the Narthex (back) the Parables are the Wise and Foolish Virgins, the Buried Talent, the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, the Prodigal Son, the Laborers in the Vineyard, the Good Samaritan, the Sower, the Rich Young Fool, and the Houses Built on Sand and Stone. Starting from the Nave (front) and going back to the Narthex, the Miracles are Feeding the Five Thousand, the Blind are Given Sight, Changing Water into Wine, Healing the Man Let Down through the Roof, Christ Stills the Tempest, Christ Walking on Water, Driving Out the Demons, Healing of the Lepers, Raising Jairus' Daughter From the Dead, and The Woman of Great Faith.