Saint Paul's Chapel's Role in 9/11

Saint Paul’s Chapel's Role in 9/11

Main Ideas:

1.     There must be something special about Saint Paul’s Chapel for it to have been saved "twice" during its history.

a.     It may have been saved as an important safe place for many groups of people

b.     It may have been saved to help the community.

2.     The significance of Saint Paul’s Chapel to 9/11 starts with the story of the American Revolution and George Washington.

a.   Saint Paul’s Chapel survived the 9/11 attacks as well as the Great Fire of 1776 where a quarter of Manhattan was destroyed.

3.     Saint Paul’s Chapel served as a relief center during the aftermath of 9/11

a.     Chapel attracted diverse groups of people who wanted to help in the aftermath of 9/11.

                                               i.     People volunteered in every aspect of daily life- ex: making beds, praying, serving hot and cold food and drinks 

b.     The tragedy brought people together through love and self-giving to the community.

4.     Saint Paul’s Chapel now serves as a place to remember all of the 9/11 victims.

a.      There are many panels of pictures, teddy bears, and flowers that people left for the people who were killed.
b.  The chapel made a public exhibit called, "Unwavering Spirit: Hope and Healing at Ground Zero" to display such panels. 

c.      People come from all over to morn and remember all of the people who were killed.

Image Sources:

·       "St. Paul's Chapel Cemetery - New York City, NY Image." waymarking. Groundspeak, Inc. , n.d. Web. 25 Oct 2013. <http://www.waymarking.com/gallery/image.aspx?f=1&guid=eb6b5a2c-e8df-4a1b-8243-a593a171e195>.

·       St. Paul's Chapel Photo: 9/11 Memorial alter in St Paul's Chapel." Trip Advisor. TripAdvisor LLC, n.d. Web. 30 Oct 2013. < http://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g60763-d105055-i30433155-St_Paul_s_Chapel-New_York_City_New_York.html>.

·      NYC Day 2-Ground Zero and Statue of Liberty." lifewithlara. wordpress.com, 31 Oct 2011. Web. 30 Oct 2013. <http://lifewithlara.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/10-2011-dc-nyc-397.jpg>.

·      "Saint Paul's Chapel- Ground Zero, NYC- part 1 ." peacesojourney. N.p., 9 9 2011. Web. 5 Nov 2013.

Sources:

"After the towers fell, a tiny 18th-century Episcopal church became a relief center. Clergy counseled, cooks dished out meals, and medical workers treated stiff muscles and burned feet. ." National Geographic Magazine. National Geographic, n.d. Web. 27 Oct 2013. <http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0209/st_pauls/online_extra.html>.

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Ellis, Diana. "Remembering St. Paul’s Chapel, a 9/11 Sanctuary." Diana Ellis Travelholic. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Oct 2013. <http://diellistravelholic.com/?page_id=240>.

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Kohn, Catherine. "St. Paul’s Welcomes the Pilgrims of 9/11." The Living Church. N.p., 15 Nov 2011. Web. 27 Oct 2013. <http://www.livingchurch.org/content/st-paul’s-welcomes-pilgrims-911>.

Sheron, Sheridan. "Responding to the 9/11 attacks, St. Paul's Chapel answered act of evil with language of love." Episcopal News Service. N.p., 9 Sep 2011. Web. 27 Oct 2013. <http://archive.episcopalchurch.org/79425_129711_ENG_HTM.htm>.

"St. Paul’s Chapel – Coincidence 2?." Webman's Blog. N.p., 30 Jan 2012. Web. 27 Oct 2013. <http://swebman.com/2012/01/30/st-pauls-chapel-coincidence-2/>.

"The Pews at St. Paul." 911memorial.org. National September 11 Memorial & Museum, n.d. Web. 27 Oct 2013.