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Gosport Chapel, Star Island, Isles of Shoals, New Hampshire

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Gosport Chapel is part of the non-profit Star Island Corporation retreat complex, founded on the spiritual ideals of Unitarian-Universalism and the United Church of Christ. The rustic island-based retreat located seven miles off the shores of New Hampshire offers a community-oriented, multi-generational environment for personal reflection and rejuvenation. Gosport Chapel, a modest stone structure built in 1800, sits on the highest point of the island and is at the heart of the complex. As part of a Star Island tradition at the end of each retreat day, participants gather at the foot of the hill and form a procession up a long winding path carrying candle lanterns to the chapel. Inside, the candle lanterns are hung on the wall, providing the only source of light for the evening service.

Gosport Chapel
Star Island
Isles of Shoals, New Hampshire

Filed Under: New Hampshire Tagged With: Church, Congregational, Unitarian Universalist, Vernacular

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  1. Jackie Mulcey says

    March 8, 2015 at 6:34 am

    I really enjoyed this piece. The Chapel sounds wonderful…..someday I will go there.
    Thanks for thinking of me.

    Reply
  2. Martha Snyder says

    April 4, 2023 at 4:53 am

    My Mom and Dad honeymooned there in the late 30s. They met at All Souls UU Church in Indianapolis and I continue to be a proud UU in Eugene Oregon.

    Reply

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