A True Union Chapel

The earliest record of formal Christian worship in the Nora area dates to 1827. A church building was finally erected in 1864, just a few blocks away from our current building. The property’s deed gave all denominations use of the building - thus the name Union Chapel.

Flash forward more than 100 years to when Nora became an Indianapolis suburb in the early 1950s. During that time of rapid population growth in the area, it became apparent that the first building was inadequate and so the congregation purchased a five-acre tract at the corner of East 86th Street and Haverstick Road. The Sanctuary of our current building was dedicated in 1954.

And what's next? In July 2025, Union Chapel—through discerning conversation and prayerful considerations—made the decision to sell the church building and real estate in an effort to right-size the ministry. This transition allows Union Chapel to venture into a thoughtful conversation of what "Church" can look like for generations to come.

The conversation has just begun and has room for thoughtful minds and open heart. Come discover what God may be calling Union Chapel to next...

The United Methodist Church

The people of The United Methodist Church are part of the second-largest Protestant denomination in the United States. Our worldwide connection includes approximately 12.8 million members.