Siasconset Union Chapel

Events & Services

Summer Picnics

Both congregations attended the Summer 2011 picnics on July 10 and August 17. Despite the rainy weather on August 7, a fine time was had by all.

 

Behold! Commemorative Book

What started out as a history of the Chapel's tradition of needlepoint kneelers turned into a history of the Chapel and its closely intertwined relationship with the village of 'Sconset. That book, Behold: The Siasconset Union Chapel, was published in 2008 and truly commemorates the chapel's rich history.

The beautiful book, written by Patricia Butler, photographed by Jeffrey Allen and designed by Kathleen Hay, features behind the scenes and amusing stories of chapel life, as well as its history and ministires. In addition, every one of the chapel's gorgeous, handmade kneelers is pictured in all its needlepoint glory. And, the book also features many excellent historic photographs which document the chapel's growth and evolution for much of its 129 years.

The book is for sale at the Chapel on Sundays, when the chapel is open to the public, and during the Nantucket Garden Club's Garden and House Tour in 'Sconset. Behold is also available at island bookstores.

Thanks go to many island donors for their generosity and patience for making this book possible. If, indeed, you missed out on the opportunity to support its publication, you may send your donation to:

The Sconset Chapel Book Committee
c/o Sheila Daume
Box 604
Siasconset, MA 02564

For more information or to order a copy, please email

All proceeds after the publication fees will go to the Chapel.