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Memorial Church

Opens Monday at 9:00 AM

Stanford

🏛️"blissfully beautiful church" — visitor
🎵"took me back to churches throughout Europe"
👗Cover shoulders, no shorts inside

Built in 1903 by Jane Stanford as a tribute to her husband, this interdenominational church dazzles with colorful mosaics, intricate stained glass, and a hushed sanctuary that seats 1,200. Free docent tours reveal the stories behind the stone carvings and artwork.

Historic 1903 landmark
Colorful Byzantine mosaics
Stained glass windows
Peaceful campus sanctuary
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Upcoming events at Memorial Church

Wednesday, Nov 11
Lunchtime Recitals & Communi-Tea

Lunchtime Recitals & Communi-Tea

November 11 at 12:15pm

Stanford

Organ recital & tea

Saturday, Nov 14
Stanford Chamber Chorale: Echoes

Stanford Chamber Chorale: Echoes

November 14 at 8pm

Stanford

Chamber Chorale Concert

Wednesday, Nov 18
University Singers

University Singers

November 18 at 7:30pm

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Fall choral concert

Book Tickets

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  • Historic 1903 landmark
  • Colorful Byzantine mosaics
  • Stained glass windows
  • Peaceful campus sanctuary
  • Stanford

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