| Chapel by the Lake | |
| Country: | United States |
| Denomination: | Presbyterian |
| Status: | Church |
| Functional Status: | Active |
| Architect: | Harold B. Foss, Linn A. Forrest |
| Groundbreaking: | 1954 |
| Completed Date: | 1958 |
| Materials: | Logs, shingles |
| Presbytery: | Alaska Presbytery |
| Synod: | Synod of Alaska-Northwest |
| Pastor: | Rev. Dr. Tim Harrison |
Chapel by the Lake (or Chapel-by-the-Lake[1]) is a Presbyterian church in Auke Bay, Alaska. It was designed by Juneau-based architects Harold Foss and Linn A. Forrest. The construction lasted from 1954 to 1958.[2]
The Chapel by the Lake is an example of Rustic architecture in a suburban location. Its rafters, trusses, and walls are visible spruce[3] logs. A large window behind the altar looks out across Auke Lake to the Mendenhall Glacier.
The chapel is a popular spot for weddings.[4]
A 1992 service at the chapel was held for Karl Reishus, a Juneau Police Department officer who was killed in the line of duty after saving the lives of two firefighters caught in a training accident.[5]