way. The Stanfords' goal was that moral instruction would occur at the church, as demonstrated in the inscriptions carved into its walls, which was influenced by the late 19th-century liberal Protestantism they embraced. As former Stanford chaplain Robert C. Gregg states, "The Stanfords sought to protect free intellectual inquiry—in classroom, laboratory, and church—from any interference prompted by the caution or dogmatism of religious authorities". Stanford Memorial Church was the earliest and has been "among the most prominent" non-denominational churches on the West Coast of the United States. Multi-faith services are held at Stanford Memorial Church, in addition to denominational and non-denominational Christian services. As many as 150 weddings or renewal ceremonies take place in the church each year, for current and former students and their children or grandchildren, for Stanford faculty and staff members, and for others connected to the university. Memorial services, conducted by Stanford's dean and other chaplain officials, for students, alumni, faculty, and staff are also conducted at the church. Members of the university community use Memorial Church for "quiet, for reflection, and for private devotions". Catholic masses are held in the church several times a week. See also Arlis Perry Footnotes Notes Bibliography Gregg, Robert C., Karen Bartholowmew, & Lesley Bone (1995). Stanford Memorial Church: Glory of Angels. Stanford, Calif.: Stanford Alumni Association. Hall, Willis Lincoln (1917). Stanford Memorial Church: The Mosaics, the Windows, the Inscriptions. Palo Alto, Calif.: Times Publishing Co. Harvey, Van (Spring/Summer 1998). "Religious Studies at Stanford: An Historical Sketch". In Sandstone & Tile, Vol. 22, Nos. 2 and 3, pp. 3–10. Joncas, Richard, David J. Neuman, and Paul V. Turner (2006). The Campus Guide: Stanford University. New York: Princeton Architectural Press. Turner, Paul V., "The Stanford Campus: Its Place in History", pp. 2–7. Joncas, Richard, "Part 1: The Stanford Farm and Other Early Buildings", pp. 14–19. Joncas, Richard, "Part 2: The Original Campus, 1886–1906", pp. 20–53. Oberhausen, Judy (Spring 2005). "Stanford Memorial Church: A Late Victorian Jewel". In The Pre-Raphaelite Society Newsletter of the United States, No. 10, pp. 3–4. External links Office for Religious Life at Stanford University Stanford University Memorial Church Facebook page Stanford University Office for Religious Life About Memorial Church Photograph of the Stanford Memorial Church after 1906 San Francisco earthquake from the Lick Observatory Records Digital Archive, UC Santa Cruz Library's Digital Collections 1903 establishments in California Articles containing video clips Churches completed in 1903 Religious buildings