Celebrating over 120 Years of Service
Special Services Baptism Baptism is one of the two sacraments of the church universal. The Chapel agrees with most Christian denominations that Baptism is a sacrament given to the church by Jesus Christ. “A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ.” The sacraments are, in a sense, the Word of God made visible. Like […]
Sermon Series ROYAL POINCIANA CHAPEL Rich In Things That Matter Most LENT / HOLY WEEK / EASTER February 18 President’s Sunday Cantata – “On Faith and Freedom” Rich In Things That Matter Most ARE AMERICA’S BEST DAYS BEFORE OR BEHIND US? If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray […]
First Time Visitors: What to Expect When You Visit the Chapel If you would like to attend our worship service in the Sanctuary Worship service is offered in our Sanctuary every Sunday morning at 10:30 am, and is also live streamed online on our YouTube page and available throughout the week. Upon entering the east […]
Worship at the Chapel When we gather on Sundays, our collective experience is amplified by our individual expressions of adoration, thanksgiving and praise – the center of the Chapel’s life and ministry is our worship of Almighty God. Worship is our response to what God has done for us in Jesus Christ. Our service is […]
Membership Members take pride in the beauty of the Chapel, its comprehensive music program, and the feeling of warmth and true affection shared by all in faith and dedication to Christ’s purpose.. Prospective members join Dr. Robert S. Norris at an introductory meeting on the same Sunday morning when they are received into membership. New […]
Buildings & Grounds The Sanctuary The following was derived from a 1991 letter and Designation Report from the Town of Palm Beach Planning, Zoning and Building Department and Landmarks Preservation Commission, and later cited in Sandra Thompson’s “God’s Church; Henry Flagler’s Legacy”: “The original design (of the Chapel) took a form reminiscent of the colonial […]
Assisting Staff Christian and Ashley Crandall Youth Directors The Crandalls are not new to the Royal Poinciana Chapel. Christian grew up in Palm Beach and attended Sunday School here as a child. Email Christian and Ashley Crandall Christian and Ashley graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University, both with degrees in entrepreneurial leadership. They were married […]
Our Pastors Rev. Dr. Robert S. Norris The Reverend Dr. Robert S. Norris serves as pastor and head of staff at the Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm Beach, Florida. Email Rev. Dr. Norris Dr. Norris is an inspired preacher and teacher, a passionate prayer, a dynamic worship leader who has for 40 years dedicated his […]
History of The Royal Poinciana Chapel The Royal Poinciana Chapel was opened in 1897 by one man with a clear-cut and determined hope. Now in 2021, over a century later, the Chapel remains strong because of the many glad participants of this engaging, caring community of faith who love God, enjoy the Chapel, and carry […]
The Royal Poinciana Chapel is People. People with a place and a passion. People with a history and a hope. People with a mission and a vision. We are a “post-denominational” congregation with splendid preaching, superb music, and engaging programs for children, youth, and adults. Out of gratitude for all that God is doing for […]
Out of gratitude for all that God is doing for us, we seek to love and honor God through our worship and service through our ministry to others.
