The Siasconset Union Chapel was built in 1883 as an ecumenical “House of Worship” and has hosted Protestant and Roman Catholic services for many years since. The Chapel is at the heart of the “Sconset community. It is the meeting place for prayer, song, message, marriage, contemplation and a place for annual renewal and resumption of friendships.
The ‘Sconset Chapel property consists of the Chapel building, a parsonage, the community green and the memorial gardens with our Columbarium. In 2007, the Massachusetts Historical Commission granted an historic preservation restriction to the Chapel ensuring that it will remain as is for years to come.
Letter from
Rev. Rigdon
Spring 2012
As the Spring newsletter amply demonstrates, the Chapel is expanding its services to our village and the wider world in significant ways through lectures, concerts, films, special classes, charitable projects and social activities.
I welcome, encourage and support all of these creative efforts and the hard work they represent. These expressions of the church mission are grounded in the caring and worshipping community that provides opportunities to worship God together and offer our thanks for His amazing grace and love in Jesus Christ.
Behold!
Consider ordering the book, Behold: The Siasconset Union Chapel, for gift giving in the upcoming season. Click here for more information.
Musical Notes
Spring 2012
We wish Diane Lehman well in her new role as music director at the Unitarian Church. Her talent has greatly added to Chapel worship and we are pleased that she will continue to play at the Roman Catholic service.It is with great pleasure that we welcome Mollie Glazer as our Music Director. Mollie is accomplished on both the cello and piano and is the Artistic Director of the Nantucket Community Music Center.
BEHOLD STEWARDSHIP
CAMPAIGN update
Spring 2012
A letter from
Joe Hale and Larry Guido,
Behold Campaign Co-Chairs
Dear Chapel Members & Friends,
As we enter the third and final year of the campaign, we are happy to report we have commitments from 98
families totaling $1.6MM. This campaign will insure the future of the Chapel for generations to come, reaffirming the Chapel’s role as the spiritual center of Sconset as well as an educational and cultural center for the village.
Ways to Give
Please review the newly added Ways to Give page that we hope will give you more information on how you can help.
Worship Schedule
Protestant Services
Beginning June 10, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Eucharist Healing Services
Beginning June 2012
Roman Catholic Services
Beginning July 1, 2012 at 8:45 AM through September 2, 2012
We welcome back Father Marcel Bouchard for his second year of offering the Roman Catholic Sunday Service at the Chapel.
Letter from the Board Chair
Spring 2012
From Jeff Lockhart
Dear Chapel Members & Friends,
Work never stops on New Street during the winter months. The damaged tree in front of Amen was removed and now you can see the new cedar posts and porch railings as well as freshly painted trim on the house thanks to our accomplished caretaker, Stuart Flegg.
NEWSLETTER
Docents Needed
The Chapel is open every morning during the week from 10:30 to 12:30pm for visitors to enjoy the beautiful architecture and needlepoint kneelers.
If you are interested in serving as a docent, please call Gay Dorn at 257-9944 after June 10th or email the Chapel.