Our Church

Our Church

Willowdale Chapel is a nondenominational church founded in 1956. From our humble roots, we've grown to be a thriving body of 1,500 people. Today we are one church in two locations, with campuses in Kennett Square and Jennersville. We're passionate about Jesus and his Gospel, which offers the grace we all need every day. Whether they're longtime followers of Christ or just trying to figure it out for the first time, we love meeting people where they are and helping them grow in their faith.

Our Ministries

Our Ministries

We have all the core ministries that most churches have — children, youth and adult small groups — along with some "specialty" ministries that meet particular needs we sometimes face. Three of those — Celebrate Recovery, Re|engage (marriage) and Special Needs — offer distinctive help for some during the biggest challenges of their lives.

Our Outreach

Our Outreach

GGod intends to make all things new. That's why he sends us into the world with a gospel that touches—and begins to transform—all of life. Thus our Outreach Ministries are built on three pillars: Gospel Proclamation, Serving our Neighbors and Advocating for the Vulnerable. We organize around these key priorities to give full expression to God's love for the world.

Night to Shine Volunteer Roles

Volunteers must be 12 years old and above for Set up and tear down.

  • Set Up –Wednesday afternoon – includes setting up the furniture, decor, and activities for the event.  Please plan to arrive by 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday to set up.
  • Set Up –Wednesday evening – includes setting up the furniture, decor, and activities for the event.  Please plan to arrive by 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday to set up.
  • Set Up – Thursday afternoon – includes setting up the furniture, decor, and activities for the event.  Please plan to arrive by 1:30 p.m. on Thursday to set up.
  • Set Up – Thursday evening – includes setting up the furniture, decor, and activities for the event.  Please plan to arrive by 6:30 p.m. on Thursday to set up.

Volunteers must be 16 years old and above for the following roles – Buddy, Registration, Medical, Parking, Buddy Support. Clearances are only needed for Buddies.

  • Special Needs Buddy – Friday – includes being a one-on-one buddy to a person with special needs attending the prom.  We will give you training and assistance as needed. You must be a minimum age of 16 for this role. This is the most needed volunteer role and must fun way to experience Night to Shine! Please plan to arrive by 4:45 p.m.
  • Registration – Friday – includes welcoming guests and getting them all checked in. Please plan to arrive by 4:30 p.m.
  • Medical – Friday – includes any first aid needing administering and advice to guests and buddies. Helping with bathroom issues for guests. Please plan to arrive by 4:30 p.m.
  • Parking – Friday – includes helping direct traffic on site and off site in parking lots. Please plan to arrive by 3:30 p.m.
  • Buddy Support – Friday – includes helping matching guests to buddies. Supports buddies throughout the night with any issues arising. Please plan to arrive by 4:30 p.m.

Volunteers can be 14 years and older for the following roles – Photography support, Karaoke support, Parent room support, Food, Paparazzi.

  • Photography support – Friday – includes helping with framing portraits. May include help with editing and printing photos. Please plan to arrive by 5:00 p.m.
  • Karaoke support – Friday – includes helping guests choose songs and get on the waitlist. Please plan to arrive by 5:00 p.m.
  • Food – Friday – is setting up and serving food during the prom. Please plan to arrive Friday by 5:00 p.m.
  • Paparazzi – Friday –  includes cheering for our guests on the red carpet throughout the night. Please plan to arrive Friday by 5:00pm.
  • Tear down – Friday – involves helping to take down decorations and re-set the church for Sunday.  Plan to help from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Night to Shine Volunteer

Registration

Set up and tear down Volunteer

Registration