Cross Erected on Bethel’s New Chapel

McKENZIE (June 24) — Contractors erected the Christian cross at Bethel University’s new chapel on Monday, June 24. The $4.2 million multi-level project has a seating capacity of 1,058. The finished height of the building should measure approximately 487 feet. It is currently under construction on the McKenzie campus.

The chapel will be accessible through Bethel Court and/or the student center. The existing parking lot will serve the proposed chapel facility.

The university’s new chapel was part of the original campus expansion plans. Lashlee-Rich, Inc. of Humboldt is the general contractor for construction of the facility.

Once the chapel is ready, it will serve as a center point for Bethel’s campus. Currently, the university uses the auditorium at the Dickey Fine Arts Building or the gymnasium at Crisp Arena for events such as convocation.