Social 30 May 2012

Chapel in the Woods open for summer ministry

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Chapel in the Woods at Rocky Fork Lake, a summer worship ministry of Hillsboro First United Methodist Church, is open through Labor Day (weather permitting).

Services traditionally begin on Mother’s Day and continue through Labor Day weekend. The nondenominational Sunday services begin at 8 a.m., weather permitting.

The Chapel in the Woods first opened in May 1960 under the direction of the Rev. Carl Ling, senior pastor at First Methodist Church. The outdoor worship setting is located in a large woods adjacent to Rocky Fork State Park campground, and is made possible by friends and members of Hillsboro First United Methodist Church.

Original construction of the chapel was by the William Faul Construction Company with approximately forty volunteers from the Methodist church. The 14-acre site was donated by Clarence Hiestand, and in 1988 was purchased by the church from the Hiestand heirs.

The beautiful, natural setting attracts both members of Hillsboro First UMC as well as summertime camping enthusiasts looking for a place to worship during their stay at Rocky Fork. Chapel in the Woods gives attendees the opportunity to worship in an open and serene space. The service is open to anyone and everyone looking for a unique worship experience – you don’t have to be a member or a camper, you just have to be ready to worship.

Chapel access is located on North Shore Drive where a portal structure marks the trail entrance, or through the campground. 

For more information, contact Hillsboro First United Methodist Church at 393-2981. Weather related information can be found at www.hillsboromethodist.org.

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