Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Question
Q: Can persons of any faith come to Kanley Chapel?
A: Yes. Kanley can be described as non-denominational, or inter-faith. Everyone is welcome here.
Q: How long is the chapel open?
A: The doors are opened at 7 am and closed at 10 pm except during holidays.
Q: Is Kanley open to the public?
A: Yes. you do not have to be a student or employee in order to come to the chapel in a time of need or
have a wedding.
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Q: Can we have our baptism at Kanley?
A: No. Kanley does not have staff clergy to perform the ceremonies nor is it equipped with a
Baptismal pool. However, separate faith organizations within Kanley may provide this service.
Q: Can you send me a clergy list? Affiliation list?
A: It depends. We are only allowed to send clergy lists to potential brides and grooms. The clergy have agreed to do a service for us, not the public. On that same note, we can send affiliation lists only to our faith organizations. We can, however, give out specific information such as office hours and office phone numbers to students or the public for one or two groups. The actual lists contain personal information; it would not be polite for us to give out their information without their permission. Students and the public can go to the SALP website for info on individual groups: http://salp.wmich.edu/rsodb , and select ALL ORGANIZATIONS.
Q: Can I have a 2-hour wedding/ wedding on Sunday or Friday?
A: It depends. The person would have to talk to the Coordinator.
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Q: Can we have our reception at Kanley?
A: Yes, but it is not recommended. Kanley is more for a cake and punch, rather than a sit-down dinner.
Q: Can I store the grooms’ tuxes and/or the brides’ dresses at Kanley Chapel overnight?
A: No. We cannot be responsible for them.
Q: What color is the carpeting in the Upper Chapel?
A: Dark mauve, with neutral colored dots (beige, navy, green).
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