ABOUT PLEASANT RIVER CHAPEL
OUR HISTORY
The chapel runs smoothly and effectively without a paid minister at the helm. Rather , the congregation flourishes by embracing a model of shared leadership. Members run every aspect of the church life, sharing in the leading of prayer, music, and in offering their own individual and often thought provoking reflections on the Gospel. In the absence of traditional church hierarchy, The Pleasant River congregation has created an inclusive and cherished church community where members celebrate each others joys, ease each other's burdens and grow as a faith community
The Sanctuary
Before Sunday services get underway we sit around tables chat and a hav a delicious breakfast made by members of the congregation at around 8 am. After breakfast is served those gathered at the Pleasant River Chapel and on zoom get ready for the morning service. While idyllic panoramas present themselves all over the island, not many can surpass the one that presents itself here beyond the broad expanse of windows looking out over Pleasant River and Vinal Cove beyond. Inspiring quiet reflection during the few minutes before services begin. The view is conductive to celebrating Gods creations and putting oneself in a receptive frame of mind. the peaceful light-filled sanctuary is the gathering place of an increasingly diverse congregation who share in worship and in celebration of whatever it is that moves them to rejoice.
For over thirty years Pleasant River Chapel has also provided a treasured forum for funerals and memorials, community suppers, for community roasts and fundraisers and as a gathering place for any community group that simply needs a space to get together.