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Church Plan The Pillars - Slender vertical structure of stone used to support or orniment. Arch - Curved structure supporting wall, floor or as an ornament. The Choir - Section of chancel set aside for the choir, pews either side. The Choir - Section of chancel set aside for the choir, pews either side. The Reredos - Ornamental screen covering wall at back of altar. The Altar - Flat-topped table for communion or offerings to deity. South Aisle - Passage between row of pews normally parallel to nave, choir or transept. South Porch - Covered approach to entrance of building. The Font - Bowl usually of stone, for baptismal water. The Pulpit - Enclosed raised platform in church or chapel from which the sermon is delivered by the preacher. The Organ - Musical instrument consisting of pipes that sound when air is forced through them. The Screen - Stone or wood carved upright partition between the nave and choir. The Pillars - Slender vertical structure of stone used to support or orniment. Arch - Curved structure supporting wall, floor or as an ornament. North Porch - Covered approach to entrance of building. The Vestry - Place in church used for keeping vestments, vessels and records. The Chapel (s) - Separate part of a church with its own altar. North Aisle - Passage between row of pews normally parallel to nave, choir or transept. The Chancel - Section of church near altar reserved for clergy and choir. The Nave - Part of church from inner door to chancel or choir usually separated from aisles by pillars. The Tower - Tall structure usually either square or round and frequently forming part of a church.