4/11/2025 - ASU Danforth Chapel


Danforth Meditation Chapel serves the university community as a place for quiet rest and meditation.  Built in 1947, the chapel was funded with an original gift from William H Danforth and additional gifts from 75 Valley individuals, churches and civic and business organizations.  The chapel is used for worship services sponsored by student religious groups, weddings and memorial services.  As well as for individual or group meditation, prayer or rest.

 

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