Laurie Kandoll, Ex.Dir. of the Cathedral of the Pines
Posted by Sue Copley on Aug 02, 2016
At the August 2nd, 2016, meeting of the Monadnock Rotary Club, our speaker was Laurie Kandoll, the Executive Director of the Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge, New Hampshire. Laurie described the Cathedral's history, site, and current programming -- which continues to expand. This beautiful outdoor Cathedral was founded by Dr. Douglas Sloane and his wife Sibyl in 1945 in memory of their beloved son 'Sandy' (who had been killed in Germany during World War II) and to honor all American men and women who have died while serving their country. It was their hope that people of all faiths and countries would come to this place seeking solace and a commitment to a more peaceful future. Today people travel from all over this country and abroad to visit this beautiful memorial with its glorious views and peaceful trails and gardens. We were pleased to learn more about this special place and encourage everyone to visit.