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.
2025 Chautauqua Chaplains
| Dates | Clergy | Parish/Diocesan Association | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 6/21-6/28 | The Rev. Br. Ephrem Arcement, PhD | Monk at Holy Cross Seminary | West Park, NY |
| Week 2 6/28-7/5 | The Very Rev. Troy Preston | Rector at Christ Episcopal Church | Addison, NY |
| Week 3 7/5-7/12 | The Rev. Dana Hall | Rector at Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church | Philadelphia, PA |
| Week 4 7/12-7/19 | The Rev. Gigi Conner | Priest Associate at Christ Church Cathedral | New Orleans, LA |
| Week 5 7/19-7/26 | The Rev. Dr. Herschel Wade | Associate for Discipleship | Cincinnati, OH |
| Week 6 7/26-8/2 | The Rev. Donna J. Gerold | Associate Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church | Memphis, TN |
| Week 7 8/2-8/9 | The Rev. Rebecca Barnes | Dean at St. Paul’s Cathedral | Buffalo, NY |
| Week 8 8/9-8/16 | The Rev. Richard Jones | Professor Emeritus at Virginia Theological Seminary | Alexandria, VA |
| Week 9 8/16-8/24 | The Rev. David Erickson | Rector at St. Mary the Virgin | San Francisco, CA |
| Closing 8/25 | The Rev. Joe Kozlowski | Supply Priest at the Diocese of Western New York | Lockport, NY |
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.