Brevard’s Chapel News

On Saturday, March 28, 2026, HEARTS Collaborative brought the community together for a celebration of history, heritage, and the arts at a very special fundraiser to preserve and rehabilitate the historic Brevard’s Chapel in Denver, NC. The event was held at the historic Machpelah Church in Iron Station, whose history is directly linked to Brevard’s Chapel. Click here for recap and video.

January 14, 2026 - Lake Norman Publications published a feature titled “Brevard’s Chapel Church: More than just a church,”highlighting the historical and cultural significance of Brevard’s Chapel and the community’s efforts to preserve it. HEARTS Collaborative and preservation partners appreciate the spotlight on the chapel’s legacy and resilience and remain encouraged that media coverage continues to draw attention to this important landmark

Lake Norman Publication’s Michelle Bernard’s documentation of the preservation efforts for Brevard’s Chapel has been greatly appreciated.

March 12, 2025 - Local Entities Rally to Preserve Brevard’s Chapel UMC

March 20, 2025 - OPINION: Brevard Chapel UMC preservation is the right move

April 23, 2025 - Brevard’s Chapel: Opportunity to contribute to its future

November 20, 2025 - Additional Support is Needed to Save Brevard’s Chapel

August 14, 2025 - Urban Faith reporting on the Brevard’s Chapel Restoration Project approval.

June 24, 2025 - The Charlotte Observerpublished the feature, ‘Don’t erase me.’ 150-year-old Black church in NC threatened with demolition, by Damenica Ellis, sharing the efforts to preserve Brevard’s Chapel, highlighting the church’s place in local history as one of the state’s oldest Black congregations, and the ongoing work to safeguard its future.

April 16, 2025 - The preservation team saugh local input to learn more about the chapel’s history and future uses. The preservation team listened to members of past congregations and descendants of those who built the church who shared stories in a collective effort to preserve the full history of the church from the 1870s through the 21st century.

Mar 19, 2025 - History documentarian, Frederick Murphy, with HistoryBeforeUs.com, presents “Saving Brevard’s Chapel: A Historic African American Church in Peril,” sharing the initial exploration of Brevard’s Chapel.

March 14, 2025 - WSOC’s Dave Faherty covered HEARTS’ first visit to tour the interior of Brevard’s Chapel with preservation group leaders and United Methodist representatives.

March 6, 2025 - Beth Yarbrough, author of Southern Voice wrote “A Place in Peril” regarding the potential demolition of Brevard’s Chapel. Beth is the Founder and President of Lincoln Landmarks, and her efforts to raise awareness and connect HEARTS to this project have been essential.