Worship at The Chapel

Gathered in the round, worship at The Chapel is intimate, thoughtful, and shaped by the reformed and anglican traditions. Through Scripture, song, silence, and sacrament, we seek to be a people formed by Jesus—where your name is known, your story is heard, and your questions are honored.
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What to Expect

The Chapel at Western Theological Seminary features an "in the round" design, creating an informal yet intimate worship environment. The worship style is described as reformed anglican, emphasizing the centrality of the Word and sacrament, incorporating historic Christian forms, allowing space for silence and contemplation, and fostering a higher liturgical expression while nurturing the creative liturgical life of the Pillar community.
Sample of Worship Order
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Pillar Kids at The Chapel

After the Passing of the Peace, kids ages 2–12 are invited into a warm, safe space led by trained volunteers for a Bible story, craft, and time of discussion together. They'll return to their families in time for Communion.

Nursery care is available for kids under age 2 for the entire service.

If you have questions, please contact Lauren HERE.

Creative Liturgical

There is a phrase we like to use at Pillar called Creative Liturgical - it's a way of describing our communal worship life.

Maybe there have been moments when you have wondered why Pillar does what we do in worship-with hymns and songs, and spiritual songs and old prayers, and new art - it's all Creative Liturgical. And as we continue to add worshiping sites to our community, our Creative Liturgical life is a common thread. We put together this video in hopes to describe what we are after.

FAQ

Location and Time

10:00 AM on Sundays at Mulder Chapel at
Western Theological Seminary (101 E 13th St, Holland, MI).

You may enter the Chapel through either of the Seminary’s main entrances: the ramp on the north side of the building or the double doors on the southwest side, off College Ave.

Contact

Rev. Jenna Barber
Host Pastor

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Pillar is responding to the growth we are experiencing with a vision called "Growing Small." At the center of this vision is our desire to be a place where we know each other's names, hear each other's stories, and honor each other's questions.

We have launched a new worshiping community at Western Seminary to provide a new and unique way to grow small. The worship will fit the chapel space in a "creative liturgical" way.

I'm excited to discover how God grows Pillar as we worship and serve together! Please reach out to me to find out more.

Rev. Joel Boersma (#15)