St. Aidan's Chapel is open on Sundays, from June 27 through September 5, 2027
Welcome
St. Aidan's, an Episcopal summer chapel, is home to a devoted and vibrant community that welcomes warmly persons of all faiths to our services. For many people, St. Aidan’s is the alternative to their home church, to others, it is their only house of worship. Often churchgoers attend services while visiting family and friends on vacation. Celebrating Christ’s love and teachings in a charming and historic summer setting is only part of what makes St. Aidan's so unique.
We invite you and your family to worship with us this summer, including children of all ages. From listening to and praying with our accomplished and devout summer chaplains, to our commitment to bring God’s blessings to those in need in the Greater New Bedford area, St. Aidan’s is a joyful and nourishing experience.
The schedule for 2027 is as follows: Each Sunday from June 27 through September 5, there will be two communion services. The 7:45 am service will be held inside the Chapel. The 9:00 am service will be held outdoors in the Chapel Garden. (In the case of inclement weather, the 9:00 am service will be held inside the Chapel.)
We are inclusive to all. Please join us. Everyone is welcome!
Christmas Eve Caroling at the Chapel!
Bundle up your family and friends and join in some festive singing on Christmas Eve, December 24 at 3:30 p.m! Every year an enthusiastic group gathers together under the portico to sing a selection of favorite carols. The event last about 40 minutes so you can return to your own special celebrations later that evening. All are welcome, the more the merrier!
Food, Diapers and Childrens Books Welcome!
Our drive to encourage donations to help our less advantaged friends in New Bedford continues all year long. Please keep Martha's Food Pantry at Grace Episcopal in New Bedford and other social service programs in mind to help many local families. Thanks!
Kudos to our volunteers!
Thanks to the dozens of volunteers who make our chapel community thrive, all year long. Ushers, readers, altar guild, flowers, fellowship, communion servers,events hospitality, outreach, building and grounds, landscaping, nominations, rectory hospitality, and members of Standing Committee and Corporation---thank you, thank you, thank you all! Many thanks to organist Erik Kenyon and flutist Alan Lauderdale for providing a brilliant season of accompaniments and musical inspiration. Let the music play on!Please become a volunteer next year. Details on how and what to do will follow in the spring.See you in 2027!
Visiting Clergy Summer 2027 Schedules
being
finalized!
The Rev. Michael B. Dangelo (Officiating Clergy)
June 28, July 5; July 12, July 19
The Rev. Noah Van Niel July 26, August 2
The Rev. Kit Lonergan
August 9; August 16
The Rev. Canon Arlette D. Benoit Joseph
August 23; August 30
The Rev. Robert Lofberg September 6
From The News
September Finale
The last services of the summer were led ably by The Rev. Rob Lofberg, who serves in Palm Beach, Florida and who spent his childhood summers at Nonquitt. His poignant sermon was thought provoking and an invitation to consider the readings with humility and generosity of spirit in mind. Rev. Rob’s roots run deep in…
Late Season Services
The Rev. Canon Arlette Benoit Joseph returned enthusiastically to St Aidan’s for her 6th summer and brought her considerable pastoral skills to us once again. The South Coast delivered a chilly, damp morning, but spirits were lifted as the parishioners gathered inside the chapel for both services. Rev. Arlette’s thought-provoking sermon summoned all to deeper…
Blessings for the Pets
The annual Blessing of the Pets was held as another perfect Sunday charmed all in attendance. The Rev. Kit Lonergan ably managed a large crowd and over 22 pets, some represented via iPhone photos and stuffed animals! Children, who helped Rev. Kit offer the blessings, surrounded each pet, (mostly doggies), with love and care. Our…
An Evening at Salters
The historic bonds between the chapel and Salters Point were celebrated once again Thursday evening at the Casino. Friends and parishioners of St. Aidan’s gathered to enjoy the community social on a beautiful summer evening. Food and drinks were contributed and many delicious appetisers and sweets graced the serving tables. It was an easy and…
Memorial Plaques ~ Placed Anew with Care
During the renovation of the chapel this past year, the names of the interred members of the community were temporarily removed from the wall so that vital improvements could be made inside the building. This past spring, John Greenup, a member of the Standing Committee, lovingly and with great care sorted the names by the…
Hello August
The first weekend in August brings the season to the midpoint. The hydrangeas surrounding the garden are turning beautiful shades of blue, orchid, and blush as the blossoms enjoy their summer journey. Rev. Noah presided over the services, bringing his considerable knowledge of the Bible to the fore as he interpreted today’s story of Jacob’s…