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Church Assembly

Religion has always been a central part of New Piasa Chautauqua, and that tradition continues today. Contemplation, prayer, worship, spirituality, and good works make up the fabric of an intentional community like Chautauqua. The Chapel is located toward the front of the grounds near the playground and serves as the central hub of spirituality in the valley. The Chautauqua Church Assembly maintains this building and offers worship services every Sunday to all denominations. Guest ministers, along with an annual Resident minister, conduct the weekly services.  Simultaneously, Sunday School is offered to youth from ages 3-10 and teens, and free babysitting is provided for the very young. 

 

The weekly Bible Study and evening Vespers are also times of study and worship. 

 

The annual resident minister(s), Bob and Christy Phillips, will spend most of every week on the grounds.  They will be sharing in community events, staging out of the parsonage, though their permanent residence is in nearby Elsah.  Bob is a retired Navy chaplain and Methodist pastor; Christy likewise is a retired Methodist pastor. 

President                                           Jim Roberts

Vice President,

Youth Engagement                         Jim Eck

Secretary                                          Vicky Osborn

Treasurer                                          Frances Young

Facilities                                           Bren Deffenbaugh

                                         Richard Montgomery

Honorary                                          Bob Edmunds

Ad hoc                                              Mary Roberts

 

Technical/Sound                            David Stevenson

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New Piasa Chautauqua

12584 Fern Glen Valley Road

Grafton, IL 62037

communications@newpiasachautauqua.org

Business matters regarding billing, payments, etc., should be addressed to:

NPC-CICA

P.O. Box 623

Alton, IL 62002

© 2021 New Piasa Chautauqua

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