Membership in Priestley Chapel Associates
Priestley Chapel Associates is a secular, non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation established in 1977 to care for and manage the Joseph Priestley Memorial Chapel, the beautiful memorial garden and the historic 1811 John Wind organ located in the chapel. This lovely country chapel was built in 1834 by descendants of Joseph Priestley and members of the Unitarian congregation in Northumberland, PA.
Currently, the chapel is open to the public the first Sunday of each month for a program of words and music, during local historic celebrations and as a component of the “Priestley Pilgrimage” program to bring visitors to Northumberland and the Susquehanna Valley. The chapel is open each year on Christmas Eve for quiet prayer and meditation. The chapel is also rented for weddings, memorial services and other events. A small annex next to the chapel serves as a changing area and bathroom.
Priestley Chapel Associates invites you to join us in our mission to preserve and care for the historic Joseph Priestley Memorial Chapel. We rely solely on gifts and the support of members to maintain the chapel and garden. Please apply online now or print out and return the membership form.
Become a Member NOW!
STEP 1: Download and print the membership form and mail or drop off at the chapel. Or fill out the online form below:
Annual Membership Meeting
The annual meeting of the membership of Priestley Chapel Associates is held in May. At the annual meetings board members are elected and a budget approved for the forthcoming year.
A typical agenda for the Annual Membership meeting includes:
- Election of new board members
- Report on repairs to the chapel
- Report on the memorial garden
- Report on events at the chapel
- Adoption of the annual budget
- Other business