Brighton Chapel History

When and why were we founded?

Brighton Chapel began in 1888 and has been located at its current location in Brighton, Indiana since the spring of 1908. At one time, Brighton Chapel was connected to English Praire Church of the Brethren, located two miles south of Brighton. In 1887, some members of the church, began discussing the place of women’s apparel (particularly prayer bonnets) and of the inclusion of instruments (the piano) during the normally a cappella worship time. As a result of these discussions, some chose to leave the Church of the Brethren in the Spring of 1888 to start what we now know as Brighton Chapel.

Since the church’s founding, its people have seen the hand of God blessing its ministry. Brighton Chapel continues to enjoy God’s favor today as it seeks to influence LaGrange County for Jesus Christ.

Are we affliated with a denomination?

Brighton Chapel is affiliated with the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches in the Heartland District of northeastern Indiana. Participation in this fellowship means that each Grace Brethren Church remains a distinct, autonomous legal entity. Every church in the fellowship has a commitment to a basic body of beliefs founded on God’s revealed truth.

Who attends?

Brighton Chapel draws people from all over Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. We have a variety of vocations represented within our church family, from business owners to laborers, farmers to stay-at-home moms. Brighton Chapel has been averaging close to 239 attendees at a typical Sunday morning worship service. Our worship service begins at 10am, and we also offer Sunday School Classes for all ages at 9am.

The average age of Brighton Chapel attendees is approximately 35 years old. Currently, our two largest segments of the church are ages 0-10 and 31-40. Brighton Chapel is a young church, but is represented well by every age group. We feel as if God has blessed our church by giving us many a variety of walks of life.

What is the style of Worship Service?

Brighton Chapel is a contemporary, lively, intimate, and informal worship gathering, where you can worship, get connected with people in your life stage, get equipped through teaching and discover places to serve both locally and globally. We welcome you to come be our guest!