Welcome to the Chapel of the Good Shepherd at the Chautauqua Institution
The Episcopal Chapel of the Good Shepherd, located on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution, welcomes all to worship during the nine-week Chautauqua season. Priests from churches throughout the worldwide Anglican Communion are invited to apply to serve as chaplain for a week, making for a variety of services and sermons throughout the season. Learn more.
2024 Chautauqua Chaplains
| Week | Clergy | Parish/Diocesan Association |
|---|---|---|
| 1 6/22-6/29 | The Very Rev. John Downey | Dean Emeritus of the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Erie |
| 2 6/29-7/6 | Molly Finlay | Rector – St. John’s Norway Anglican Church, Toronto ON |
| 3 7/6-7/13 | Mary Norton | Rector – Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Corry PA |
| 4 7/13-7/20 | Julie Smith | Supply Priest – Diocese of Pittsburgh Chaplain – Redstone Senior Living |
| 5 7/20-7/27 | Melinda Hall | Dean – Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul, Erie PA |
| 6 7/27-8/3 | Edward (Ted) Christopher | Assistant Rector – St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, State College PA Campus Chaplain – Penn State University |
| 7 8/3-8/10 | Leighton Lee | Rector – St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON |
| 8 8/10-8/17 | Rebecca Harris | Vicar – St. John’s Episcopal Church, Kane PA |
| 9 8/17-8/25 | Will Dickinson | Associate Rector – St. George’s Episcopal Church, Fredericksburg VA |
| Closing | Joseph Kozlowski | Supply Priest – Episcopal Dioceses of WNY & NWPA |
The Summer Chapel
In addition to summer worship services, weddings and baptisms and other special services can be scheduled at the chapel by contacting the Rev. Luke Fodor, the chapel’s vicar.
This summer chapel is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York. Oversight is provided by the diocese, as well as the Good Shepherd Board of Trustees. Funding for the chapel is provided solely through contributions by summer residents and visitors.
The Episcopal Cottage
For information about the Episcopal Cottage, the denominational guesthouse on the grounds especially (though not exclusively) for Episcopalians, visit episcopalcottage.com.
Chautauqua Institution
For information about Chautauqua Institution, its schedule and many programs, visit chq.org. The chapel is located at the corner of Clark and Park Ave.