The Chapel (Ohio)
Encyclopedia
The Chapel is a large non-denominational
church
with campuses in Akron
, Wadsworth
, and Green
, Ohio
. Founded in 1934, The Chapel is notable for its size and its location near downtown Akron and adjacent to the University of Akron
. The Green Campus is located approximately 12 miles south of Akron, in Green, Ohio on Raber Road, and opened in June 2003. The Wadsworth Campus joined The Chapel in October 2010. Currently, The Chapel is one of the largest churches in Ohio. Each weekend nearly 8,000 people gather to worship.
Although the church meets in three locations, it remains one church, with one staff, one budget and one purpose. Senior Pastor Paul Sartarelli was initiated in 2010 when Knute Larson retired.
The Chapel lives by this mission statement - "To glorify Jesus Christ and do what HE would do, obeying His great command to love, and His great commission toward the world."
Non-denominational Christianity
In Christianity, nondenominational institutions or churches are those not formally aligned with an established denomination, or that remain otherwise officially autonomous. This, however, does not preclude an identifiable standard among such congregations...
church
Church Body
A local church is a Christian religious organization that meets in a particular location. Many are formally organized, with constitutions and by-laws, maintain offices, are served by pastors or lay leaders, and, in nations where this is permissible, often seek seek non-profit corporate status...
with campuses in Akron
Akron, Ohio
Akron , is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Summit County. It is located in the Great Lakes region approximately south of Lake Erie along the Little Cuyahoga River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 199,110. The Akron Metropolitan...
, Wadsworth
Wadsworth, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,437 people, 7,276 households, and 5,144 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,940.5 people per square mile . There were 7,613 housing units at an average density of 801.3/sq mi...
, and Green
Green, Ohio
Green is a suburban city in Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 25,699 at the 2010 census. It is located almost exactly midway between the cities of Akron and Canton, although it is part of the Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. Founded in 1934, The Chapel is notable for its size and its location near downtown Akron and adjacent to the University of Akron
University of Akron
The University of Akron is a coeducational public research university located in Akron, Ohio, United States. The university is part of the University System of Ohio. It was founded in 1870 as a small college affiliated with the Universalist Church. In 1913 ownership was transferred to the City of...
. The Green Campus is located approximately 12 miles south of Akron, in Green, Ohio on Raber Road, and opened in June 2003. The Wadsworth Campus joined The Chapel in October 2010. Currently, The Chapel is one of the largest churches in Ohio. Each weekend nearly 8,000 people gather to worship.
Although the church meets in three locations, it remains one church, with one staff, one budget and one purpose. Senior Pastor Paul Sartarelli was initiated in 2010 when Knute Larson retired.
The Chapel lives by this mission statement - "To glorify Jesus Christ and do what HE would do, obeying His great command to love, and His great commission toward the world."