Marty Leonard
Community Chapel
3131 Sanguinet Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107

Phone: (817) 255-2576

Chapel Coordinator:
Laura Cook

The Marty Leonard Chapel was constructed on the grounds of Lena Pope Home, Inc. in November, 1990. Its namesake, Marty Leonard, follows a heritage trail set by her parents who were friends and supporters of Lena Pope in the early stages of the develpment of the Home. Marty has been a Board member for more than four decades and has been forthright about her support of Lena Pope Home. Because of this, her friends and family surprised her on her 50th birthday with a rendering of the chapel and partial funds for construction. The Home and the Chapel, along with the community, have benefitted from Marty's service to the Home. She has been a consistent member of the Executive Committee, has twice served as President of the Board, and has been a leader in building projects, program services, long-range planning and fundraising and development for the Home.

The Chapel provides a serene setting where the youth and families associated with Lena Pope Home can give and receive acceptance and forgiveness, develop character, understand the unexplainable, accept the unacceptable, forgive the unforgivable, develop and refine a moral values system, and seek peace and a new beginning. Its broad, sheltering roof extends almost to the ground on two sides, enfolding the sanctuary and its occupants like loving, protective arms.

The Chapel provides a peaceful place where the youth and families can let down their walls and where they can surrender and relinquish control of their lives to a higher power that will not abandon them, will not abuse them, will not judge them, but will love them no matter what, and forever.

This interfaith Chapel provides an uplifting environment that inspires people to think their highest and best thoughts. It is a place for worship, inspiration, prayer, guidance, celebration, joy, meditation, hope, relaxation, research, education, music and spiritual and cultural enrichment.

The Chapel contains three levels, including a choir loft, sanctuary and lower level complete with a meeting room, dressing room (or other use), kitchen and office.

The Chapel's primary purpose is to serve the youth and families of Lena Pope Home. A secondary function is to provide a setting for weddings and other community functions. The Chapel welcomes groups of all ages and is able to provide a tour especially tailored to your interest.