Mission, Vision and Purpose
Vision
Take a setting provided by nature, offering the essence of spirituality in environment. Erect here architecture to evoke the functioning of the concept of engaging religious faith in conversation with the world. To this place gather, in lively encounter, leaders of religious thought to redefine spiritual values, to question, to seek relevant answers in a troubled world. Here create a national-global ecumenical center for seminars and dialogues on theological concerns of contemporary society. It is a testament to remind people in Aspen that there is foremost a spiritual dimension to our existence. It is a center for retreats, for meditation, for special worship services open to all, for musical presentations, for exhibits of art and literature and any other effort to seek paths leading to brotherhood and peace. This is the Aspen Chapel. (1968)
Mission
The mission of the Aspen Chapel is to promote open and progressive theology, spiritual enrichment, and peace through interfaith engagement. (2006)
Programs
The Aspen Chapel manifests its vision and mission through a Christian worship service and congregation and a Jewish Shabbat service and congregation. The Aspen Chapel is host to an interfaith enterprise called Spiritual Paths and a school called Aspen Wisdom School.
The Aspen Chapel serves the community through the ministry of weddings, baptisms, memorials, counseling, religious education, music, art, visitation, special community use, and outreach to the Aspen area and beyond.
People
The Aspen Chapel is here to serve all people who enter our open doors. The Chapel is equally responsive to residents and visitors. There is no formal membership in the traditional manner and we are appreciative of everyone’s support.