St. Aidan's Chapel is open on Sundays, from June 28 through September 6, 2026
Welcome
St. Aidan's, an Episcopal summer chapel, is home to a devoted and vibrant community that welcomes warmly persons of all faiths to our services. For many people, St. Aidan’s is the alternative to their home church, to others, it is their only house of worship. Often churchgoers attend services while visiting family and friends on vacation. Celebrating Christ’s love and teachings in a charming and historic summer setting is only part of what makes St. Aidan's so unique.
We invite you and your family to worship with us this summer, including children of all ages. From listening to and praying with our accomplished and devout summer chaplains, to our commitment to bring God’s blessings to those in need in the Greater New Bedford area, St. Aidan’s is a joyful and nourishing experience.
The schedule for 2026 is as follows: Each Sunday from June 28 through September 6, there will be two communion services. The 7:45 am service will be held inside the Chapel. The 9:00 am service will be held outdoors in the Chapel Garden. (In the case of inclement weather, the 9:00 am service will be held inside the Chapel.)
We are inclusive to all. Please join us. Everyone is welcome!
Website Updates:
Volunteers! This website is updated regularly with helpful information regarding the summer of 2026. Weekly, on Wednesday or Thursday, the assignments for volunteers will be posted online. Click on the "Volunteer" tab to access the information. Getting in the habit of checking the Announcements section for up-to-the-minute details regarding our worship schedules, bad weather contingencies, activities, events, and community needs will be helpful too. Let's stay in touch!
Summer 2026 schedule:
Our worship services continue through June 28 through September 6. As in past years, there will be two communion services offered every Sunday: at 7:45 a.m. inside the chapel, and another at 9:00 a.m., outside, under the beautiful beech tree in the garden. The 9:00 a.m. service will include joyful music and song. The chapel will also remain open daily throughout the season for personal visits and reflection.
(In the case of inclement weather the 9:00 a.m. service will be held indoors.)
St. Aidan’s will again be led by our Officiating Clergy, The Rev. Mike Dangelo. He will be joined by returning priests who know our chapel community well: The Rev. Kit Lonergan, The Rev. Noah Van Niel, and The Rev. Canon Arlette Benoit Joseph.
Visiting Clergy Summer 2026
The Rev. Michael B. Dangelo (Officiating Clergy)
June 28, July 5; July 12, July 19
The Rev. Noah Van Niel July 26, August 2
The Rev. Kit Lonergan
August 9; August 16
The Rev. Canon Arlette D. Benoit Joseph
August 23; August 30
The Rev. Ned Mulligan September 6
From The News
Winter Renovations Apace
The off season at the chapel and rectory has been busier than usual, with improvements and building renovations continuing with care. At the chapel, a new roof, fortified and restored windows, a rebuilt portico and pathway, among other projects, are underway. The rectory has refreshed outdoor spaces for the clergy, including an enhanced deck and…
Carols and Christmas Joy
A large and enthusiastic group of carolers gathered at the chapel on Christmas Eve to celebrate Christ’s birth. Families and friends of St. Aidan’s sang together under the portico as the deep chill of December made huddling together seem like a good option. The continuing renovation work was apparent but it did not impede Felicity…
The Season Comes to a Joyful Close
Bishop Carol Gallagher led the final worship services of 2025. Attendance was robust as the congregation gathered in the chapel and under the beech tree for the 11th time this summer. The weather was perfect as were the efforts of our dedicated volunteers who support the chapel week to week. The flowers on the altar…
Rev. Arlette Leads the Way
By receiving the spiritual insights of our gifted clergy throughout the summer, one learns and grows, week by week. It is a joyful experience. On Sunday, The Rev. Canon Arlette Benoit Joseph celebrated her second weekend of worship services for the fifth year in a row. Her preaching skills and insights are inspiring and challenge…
Chapel News Bits
The chapel community, near and far, has been very busy this summer. Many thanks to over 100 dedicated volunteers who make the operation hum along all season! The Rev. Noah van Niel, sending warm regards to St Aidan’s, writing upon his return from a trip to England:“…while we have certainly missed our dose of South…
August Worship
The hydrangeas surrounding the chapel are beginning to change colors as our worship together in continues. For the fifth time, The Rev. Canon Arlette Benoit Joseph led the services as she begins her two weeks in residence. Welcome back to St Aidan’s Rev. Arlette! The sermon was particularly poignant with challenging ideas and a compelling…