Airport Chapels Offer Haven to More Faiths

July 29, 2009

Author: Dionne Walker

Source: Yahoo news

Wire Service: AP

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090729/ap_on_re_us/us_rel_religion_today

Ordained a United Methodist minister, the Rev. Chester Cook has now become a jack of all faiths.


On a recent day, Cook welcomed a Christian-oriented Army chaplain, a Muslim family and a Buddhist ticket agent to his interfaith chapel at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport — a snapshot of the grab bag of faithful who make a stop in the chapel.
Across the country, chapels designed to offer passengers refuge and reflection in bustling airports are making changes: Removing denomination-specific decor, adding special accommodations and hosting services geared to accommodate an increasingly diverse group of travelers flying with faith.