
Together the Chapel
What is Together the Chapel? Together the Chapel is one of three parts of the Chapel’s Next 50 project. It’s a six-month, bottom-up process that tries to meet the many parts of the Chapel’s community where they are.
Together the Chapel seeks to:
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Build community identity
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Confirm consensus for the Chapel’s mission and vision
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Plan programs to serve the Chapel community in the future.
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Consider the physical needs for the existing 50-year old building and any new/expanded programs
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Set near term capital priorities
Celebrating the past: Looking to the future:
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2019: 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Next 50 planning, led by Carolyn Glah:
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Stephen Kanipe & Heinz Coordes: Facilitates Plan
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Phyllis Scruggs & Bruce Merrifield: Financial Stability Plan
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Lexie Potamkin & Laurel Catto: Together the Chapel
Goals of Together the Chapel:
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Coalesce & identify the Chapel Community
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Confirm Community values & future needs
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Prioritize programs & facilities
Process for Together the Chapel
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Pebble poll ended December 22nd (click here to review the results)
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5-minute online survey: www.aspenchapel.org ended January 18th
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Parties with a purpose have been suspended until further notice
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Public meetings: what we heard, in May/June 2020
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Final report in July 2020: wrapping up engagement phase
What comes after Together the Chapel?
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Case Statement (2020)
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Capital Campaign feasibility study (2020)
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Capital Campaign (2021)
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Execute Next 50 plan (2021- )
How can we join in Together the Chapel?
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Volunteer to host a "Party with a Purpose" or attend a Party convenient for you.
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Share “Together the Chapel” social media posts & help spread the word
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Volunteer to help - we need hosts and helpers for "parties with a purpose"
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Let us hear from you! togetherthechapel@aspenchapel.org