Colors Used in Religious Facilities

LITERATURE RACKS AND DISPLAYS.— Religious literature and devotional aids which have been selected by the chaplain for display and use should be placed by the RP in the literature rack or prominently displayed. Literature racks and displays should be neatly and attractively arranged. Material which is out of date should be removed and replaced with current material. An RP should be designated to ensure that the literature racks and displays are properly organized and maintained. Colors Used in Religious Facilities Religious Program Specialists are responsible for keeping Government facilities designated for divine services and religious activities in good order and as attractive as possible. The physical appearance of these chapel and religious facilities is as important to the military community as similar facilities are to the civilian community. Whenever interior or exterior painting of the chapel is required, the colors selected should contribute to the dignity of the chapel. The Navy chapel should always provide a pleas-ant background for worship. For the main area of the chapel, snow white or gull gray are recommended. Acceptable alternatives are pale green and sand beige. Natural wood or stained wood pews are preferable to pews which are painted as they require less maintenance and are more practical. If pews are painted, however, snow white should be used. For the chapel vestibule, sacristy, vestry, and office, pale green or sand beige is recommended. The interior of kindergarten or Sunday school rooms should be pale yellow or 287.44(M1) Figure 6-12.—An indoor chapel display prepared for the Christmas season. 6-30