“This chapel will testify to our deepest longings, to our eternal aspirations and to our commitment to future generations,” Oliver said. “It will represent to all that the worship of God is the beginning and end of all learning and knowledge. It will also be a symbol of Union’s determination to consecrate all of our days to the Lord Jesus Christ.” – Union President Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver
JACKSON, Tennessee – Construction continues on a new $30 million chapel on the campus at Union University – a project described as the campus capstone that will serve as a visible testimony of the institution’s Christ-centered mission for generations to come.
The freestanding facility, located on the eastern edge of the Jackson campus, will be clearly visible from the U.S. Highway 45 Bypass. Its design features a steeple that will rise above every other building on campus, symbolizing the university’s commitment to keeping Christ at the forefront of its work.
The project is a central priority of “Union 200: The Bicentennial Campaign” – an original campaign goal was $60 million, but the Board felt led to increase it to $80 million to include the new chapel.
The new facility will replace the G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel, which has served the campus since 1975.
The pipe organ will be disassembled, stored and reassembled in the new chapel.
Hord Architects of Memphis designed the building, which will include four columns at the entrance representing Union’s core values – excellence-driven, Christ-centered, people-focused and future-directed.
Linkous Construction will serve as the project’s contractor.
Plans are for Union to dedicate the new chapel in January 2028.
To date, donors have given more than $15 million plus toward the $30 million project cost. Naming opportunities remain available, and contributions can be made online.
(PHOTO: G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel is being replaced by a new $30 million Union University chapel)
