The New Chapel
For nearly 50 years, our current chapel has stood as a testament to Union's commitment to worshiping God and fostering spiritual growth in the lives of our students. As we look to the future, however, we recognize the need for a space that meets the evolving needs of our Union community and that stands as a symbol of our enduring convictions.
The new chapel will be a place where students, faculty, and staff can gather to worship, to reflect, and to engage with the truths of Scripture that serve as the foundation for all Union is and does. It will also serve as a vibrant center for the arts, hosting concerts, lectures, and other events that enrich our community and engage the wider world.
For generations to come, this beautiful chapel will stand as a legacy of our commitment to Christ, our pursuit of excellence, and our heart of worship and service.
A Time-Honored Tradition. A Vision for the Future.
As a key component to the campus master plan, Union University is moving forward on fundraising for a new chapel. Clearly visible from the heavily trafficked Highway 45 Bypass, the freestanding chapel will be the heart of the Union campus — a beacon of faith and learning for generations to come.
Its steeple will rise above every other building on campus, symbolizing our commitment to keep Christ at the forefront of all we do.
Its four columns will line the building's entrance, representing Union's four core values of being excellence-driven, Christ-centered, people-focused, and future-directed.
Its design will embrace both tradition and innovation, reflecting Union's rich 200-year heritage while looking forward to the future.
Its presence will be a physical manifestation of Union University's Christ-centered mission.
This facility will be our banner, our campus capstone, and our stake in the ground. It will unashamedly proclaim to all, "This is who we are, and this is who we will be."
Location
The new chapel will be housed on the Eastern edge of campus, clearly visible from the heavily-trafficked Highway 45 Bypass. The new chapel will be a physical manifestation of Union's Christ-centered mission, a place not just for current students but for all generations of students.
