Watch Hill Chapel

As it has for more than a century, the Chapel remains central to the life of Watch Hill and the surrounding communities and a cherished part of the lives of those who worship here. Its non-sectarian spirit and purpose give the Chapel a special quality and may well make it unique among religious institutions in this country.


Today, there are two regular Sunday services, during a season which begins in late June and ends in mid-September. Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated at 8:30 a.m., under the direction of the Parish of Saint Clare, Misquamicut, RI.


The non-denominational Protestant service is held at 10:00 a.m. and is conducted by a variety of prominent clergy who are invited to preach and who come from many parts of the country and abroad. All 10:00 a.m. services begin with the singing of the hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy”. The Doxology is sung at the Offertory, followed by the last stanza of the anthem, "America".  A Communion service is held at 10:00 a.m. on two Sundays each summer, one in July and one in August. At the closing service of the season a special “Closing Prayer” is said, and the congregation sings the hymn, "‘Til We Meet".
 

A Community Hymn Sing takes place on one Sunday afternoon in each of July and August.


There is also an Ecumenical Service Thanksgiving morning at 10:00 a.m. The plate offerings go directly to charities in the Westerly-Pawcatuck area, which serve the needy and homeless.