AUTUMN 2012

THE CHAPEL is a ministry of welcome and hospitality committed to helping tear down the wall of suspicion between the church and the arts and music communities. THE CHAPEL is a ministry of Memorial Presbyterian Church. Artists are never charged; they always take home the full door (cover) charge, and the drinks are always free.

BEGINNING WITH JAZZ

On 1/13/2012 the 2012 Chapel season kicked off with The Jeff Riley Jazz Suite http://www.jeffrileyjazzsuite.org/

WOMEN IN THE ARTS

The Memorial 2012 Womens Art Expo featured artwork from women within the church, including photography, oil on canvas, fabric art, sculpture, furniture design and more. It was a truly enchanting experience to see a creative community working together to highlight artistic gifts past and present!

CHAMBER PROJECTS 2012 CHAPEL SERIES CONTINUES!

4/13/2012 Gods on the Ceiling 6/1/2012 Audience Choice Concert 9/14/2012 YOUTH Concert www.chamberprojectstl.com

10/19/2012 MOSAIC CONCERT

20 07 - 2 012 CELEBRATING THE CHAPELS FIRST

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5/22/2012 Tin Ceiling Seven 24 Play Writing Festival

1/28/2012 Billy Engel and Friends: Song Writers Showcase

8/4/2012 Andy Conrad in Concert Just our Thought Gallery Opening 6/16/2012 Autumns Child CD Release Concert 3/24/2012 "Wade in the Water" Concert featuring: Merry Keller Martha Shaffer Joy Boyland 8/11/2012 Raven Wolfs CD Release Concert 6/23/2012 The Educated Guess The Chapel is a great venue! ...You will truly enjoy this venue ...smile! St. Louis Jazz Artist RAVEN WOLF C. FELTON JENNINGS 2/4/2012 The Crusell Quartet 8/25/2012 Wind & Fire Concert Mark Holland & N. Scott Robinson 5/4/2012 Amy Petty in Concert Red Pill Productions

3/16-18/2012 St. Louis Writers Group & First Run Theater Icarus Wings by Mario Farwell a stage reading

3/3/2012 Ashley Sidon Cellist 4/21/2012 Karen Choi in Concert

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9/29/2012 Sherdonna Denholm Ordinary Realities Concert www.facebook.com/SherdonnaDenholmMusic

SYLVESTER JACOBS GALLERY OPENINGS 10/6/2012 & 11/3/2012

10/13/2012 Karen Choi Album Release Concert http://onesheet.com/karenchoi/splash/

Q&A WITH JASON SCHAFER

The Chapels Executive Director

11/8-10, 15-17/2012 S.A.T.E. Production As You Like It www.slightlyoff.org/ 12/1/2012 Kingsbury Ensemble www.kingsburyensemble.org

Jason & Mandy Schafer

Since taking leadership of The Chapel a year ago, what response have you seen to this ministry? You know, the artists weve served have really been astonished. They express extreme gratitude to The Chapel and to the church. And they have been very open to relationship. What has been your experience as the Director? It has been lots of work, but its also been very rewarding. I find a lot of joy and excitement in being able practically and vitally to bless local artists. I get the opportunity to engage, support, encourage and befriend artists and patrons alike, most of whom do not yet know the grace of Christ. What has been the experience for staff and volunteers? I think for most of the volunteers, this ministry has been pretty relaxed, enjoyable, much easier than they expected, and with the opportunity to do something new. How can we pray for the ministry? To begin with, join us in thanking God for this amazing space, for all of the equipment and resources, for the continued support from Memorial Presbyterian Church, for the volunteers and staff, for the long-term relationships weve developed with local artists like Javier, Chamber Project, Autumns Child, Andy Conrad, Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble, Tin Ceiling Theatre and others. Pray for all of these. We want to manifest Gods welcome to all. What needs do you have? A few more volunteer staff could really help us to better serve these artists. We would love a communications director. (Dianna Thomas was before my time. But people still speak about how awesome she was.) We could use a volunteer coordinator to help keep our volunteers in the loop about service opportunities. And wed love someone to make it their ministry to haul off the recycling from time to time. We could also use another music venue coordinator. Id love to see a committed core of twelve new volunteers willing to invest a few hours each month in gospel empowered service. Id love to see folks who are open to friendship with artists. Though we don't engage in direct evangelism through the Chapel, I have had many great conversations with patrons and artists. How can people contact you? If youre at Memorials Saturday service, you can usually grab me. Or just can email me at chapelvenue@gmail.com.

12/7-8/2012 Merry Keller Christmas Concert www.merrykeller.com

12/13-16/2012 Javier Mendoza Christmas Concert www.javiermendoza.com

Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the door.

www.chapelvenue.com

AND SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CHAPEL STAFF TEAM!

Jason Schafer Executive Director

2012 Breakdown
2012 Chapel Annual Budget: (in addition to building utilities) Chapel Sponsored Arts Events Total Scheduled Dates $2,200 Erin Strohbehn Bar Manager

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Total dates includes turn-key events like Friends of Persia, Reformed University Fellowship, church worship services, receptions, music and theatre rehearsals, violin classes, the St. Louis Writers Group, even the Forest Park Condo Association. Were thankful for the opportunity to provide hospitality to such a cross-section of our St. Louis community!

Merelyn Tolbert Bar Manager

EXCITING PLANS FOR 2013!

One of the Chapels goals for next year is to developwith direction and support from Memorials Sessiona separate Board of Advisors or perhaps even a Board of Directors. Memorials main role in supporting the Chapel has always been the generous hospitality the church shows in providing such an amazing space. But we would like to envision an expanded ministry, one involving members of other churches and involving friends at the seminary and beyond. That means we hope to transition some support roles from Memorial church staff to an expanded core of leaders and volunteers. Please pray with us as we plan for sustainable ministry of service and hospitality to the arts community in St. Louis!

Rebekah Murphy Classical Music Coordinator

THANK YOU TO ALL YOU AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!

Aaron Stepleton Gallery Coordinator