Save the Date - July 19th - Bring a Friend Sunday and Coffee Fellowship Hour!
Our Spiritual Path Begins - Join us to connect on a deeper level!
Our Spiritual Path Begins - Join us to connect on a deeper level!
Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein, Congregation Shir Shalom, Williamsville, NY.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein to join us at this week's Sunday Service.
Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein came to Buffalo in the Fall of 2008 to serve as the rabbi of Temple Sinai, now called Congregation Shir Shalom. He brings warmth, creativity, and compassion to the role of synagogue rabbi. A trained chaplain and gifted teacher, he is actively engaged in all aspects of communal life, from helping people with their everyday struggles, to intricate details of synagogue governance.
Rabbi Alex is a respected leader in the Buffalo area, serving on many local boards including: the Buffalo Board of Rabbis, the Network of Religious Communities, Jewish Family Services, the Bureau of Jewish Education, Jewish Community Center, and the Coalition of Economic Justice. He has served as president of the Network of Religious Communities. He is also on the national board of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association out of Wyncote, Pennsylvania. He works with leaders of all faiths, to improve the quality of life in Western New York and beyond.
A 2004 graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College he also holds Masters and Bachelor Degrees from the Jewish Theological Seminary, as well as a Bachelors degree from Columbia University. Before coming to Buffalo he served as rabbi of Temple B´nai Abraham in Bordentown, New Jersey, and directed the Community Partnership Program for the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
He currently resides in Amherst, with his wife Ashirah, and three young children, Jarah, Boaz, and Noam.
Thank you so much Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein!
Next Sunday, July 19th will be our second 'Coffee Fellowship Hour' and 'Bring a Friend Sunday'.
What a great opportunity to invite your friends to experience the Chapel Service.
And, to mingle with old and new 'Friends of the Chapel' over coffee and delicious cookies and treats in fellowship after our Sunday Worship with Rev, Jan Mahle, East Aurora Christian Church.
Thank you once again for your support during our 132nd summer season!
Holloway Memorial Chapel, a cherished landmark with 132 years of history, continues to serve the community as a vibrant and beautiful space for various celebrations. This meticulously preserved chapel, on Abino Bay near the ‘scenic shores of Lake Erie’, offers an atmosphere rich in old-world charm and tranquility, making it a perfect setting for Sunday Services from Father’s Day through Labour Day.
Open to all, the chapel provides an interdenominational space that welcomes everyone. It is an ideal venue for significant life events, including baptisms, engagement proposals, elopements, marriage ceremonies, vow renewals, and Celebration of Life events.
Nestled among lush greenery and vibrant gardens along the scenic shores of Lake Erie, Holloway Memorial Chapel offers an enchanting backdrop for your unforgettable moments. The historical significance of the chapel adds depth and meaning to any celebration, inviting you to become part of its ongoing narrative.
For those seeking a unique and meaningful venue to celebrate their love and life’s milestones, Holloway Memorial Chapel stands as a timeless choice.
For more information, available dates and costs, please contact us via the Information Request Form in the 'Contact Us Section' on our website; send an email to hollowaymemorialchapel1@gmail.com or; contact our Weddings, Baptisms and Memorials Director, Carolyn Miller at 905-834-4036.Our mission is to spread the message of peace and love through the teachings of Holloway Memorial Chapel. We believe in the power of faith and strive to create a community that fosters spiritual growth.
The Holloway Memorial Chapel was founded in 1894 in honor of Issac and Mary Ann Holloway. Through the years it has welcomed residents and visitors to the Ridgeway Ontario area to participate in Sunday Services throughout the summer season.
Our mission is to bring together an inter-denominational worship community through praise, proclamation, music, teaching and sharing. We welcome freedom of thought and opinion to all who enter. We believe the experience of loving fellowship will bring joy and peace to each person's spiritual journey.
Sunday Services are held at 10:00 AM throughout the summer months. Please see the Calendar Page for the 2026 Schedule and Speaker Names.
Through the years the Chapel has been a special place to hold weddings, baptisms, memorial services and other similar events.