Statement of Faith
We believe in God, the creator of heaven and earth, who is perfect and eternal.
We believe in Jesus Christ, the only son of God, and his virgin birth.
We believe the Holy Spirit has come to glorify Christ and apply Christ’s saving work to our hearts.
We are united with all believers through Jesus Christ.
We believe Christ rose from the dead to sit at God’s right hand in heaven and He will return in power and glory to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead.
We are all in a reconciliation process with God. We acknowledge we all are sinners, saved only by the love of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to forgive our sins with his blood.
Our salvation comes from our personal faith in Christ our Lord. Our lives will change. All who receive Jesus as their Lord become children of God.
The work we do here on earth is our expression of God’s spirit within us.
Our work is to fulfill the Great Commission of Christ: to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world, make disciples of all nations, and commit to a life of love and service.
While this statement of faith does not encompass all our beliefs, we believe God’s word starts and ends with the Bible. This inspired and authoritative Word of God gives us the foundation for our beliefs and scripture sets the standards for all behavior.
Rev. G. Warren Manigault III
Senior Pastor
Our pastor joined us only weeks before the global pandemic changed our world. He quickly shifted services online, thanks to Zoom technology and a lot of volunteer help.
Elder G. Warren Manigault III accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at age 13 while under the instruction of Bishop Dr. Joe L. Smith, senior pastor and founder of the Holy Tabernacle COGIC in Boston, Massachusetts. While attending college and during his 10 years in the U.S. Air Force, he was a member of the Holy Tabernacle COGIC in Brockton, Massachusetts, under the leadership of his father, Bishop G. Warren Manigault II, and his mother, Pastor Catherine M. Manigault.
Elder Manigault came to the Cathedral of Life Christian Assembly in 2001 along with his wife, Julie, and their daughter Adrianah. Two years later, after the birth of his daughter Anjolique, he and his family became partners of the Cathedral of Life under the teaching of Overseer Rev. Dr. Jeffery A. Williams, and his wife, Pastor Angela Williams.
In 2007, he answered God’s call to formal ministry, which he had resisted since his youth. Formally trained in Cathedral’s first Deacon Training Institute, he was subsequently licensed as a Minister of the Gospel in May 2007.
On June 13, 2010, Elder Manigault was consecrated and ordained Elder of Cathedral of Life Christian Assembly by Bishop Christopher T. Cox II, Bishop of Holy Orders, Covenant Ecumenical Fellowship of Cathedral Assemblies, and Senior Pastor of Family Life Worship Cathedral. In conjunction with his ordination, Elder Manigault was appointed to the office of Assistant Pastor of the Cathedral of Life Christian Assembly by Bishop Rev. Dr. Jeffery A. Williams. He served there until 2016.
He returned to the service of his father, Bishop G. Warren Manigault II, at the Holy Tabernacle Church in Brockton, Massachusetts, Judah Ministries International. He served as a Governing Elder, Board member and head of Media & Outreach Ministries until 2020, when he again answered the call to the pastorate.
On Feb. 29, 2020, he was recruited for Senior Settled Pastor of Candleberry Chapel, where he currently serves as Senior Minister and Ex-Officio of Candleberry Chapel Inc.
Rev. Manigault is currently employed as Vice President of Operations and Facilities Management at the New England Center and Home for Veterans, a nonprofit and veterans advocacy organization in Boston, Massachusetts. He volunteers as the Board Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair for the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center in Worcester County.
Rev. Manigault graduated magna cum laude from Roger Williams University with a BS in Social and Health Services, earned a Project Management Certificate from Bryant University, a Certificate from the New England School of Banking and Finance and an MBA from Fitchburg State University. He is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
Rev. Manigault’s life scripture is found in 1 Corinthians 9:16 – “For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for I am under compulsion; for woe is me if I do not preach the gospel.”
History of Candleberry Chapel
Candleberry Chapel was founded in 2005 by Rev. Kenneth A. Boyle. He and his wife, Dale, converted a carriage house and barn on their property in Attleboro to create a new church home. Local craftsmen incorporated pine and rough-hewn lumber to remind us all that Jesus Christ was born in a barn, with humble beginnings. Set in a peaceful landscape, with an orchard, pond, large maple tree and stone walls, the Chapel brings people to hear God’s word while worshipping amid God’s world.
At first, our services were just on Saturday evenings. But as our membership grew, we added a Sunday service. Faith is our foundation, but food has always been central to our formation as a church family. Most meetings involved a potluck meal. Spring and fall fairs attracted visitors, as well as our live Christmas tree planted on the property and lit with a community singalong.
Rev. Boyle retired in 2017, and Rev. Bradley J. Miller led the church as interim pastor through a time of transition for two years. While a search for a permanent pastor was underway, members of the congregation shared duties of leading worship and managing church operations.
Rev. G. Warren Manigault III answered the call to be Senior Pastor in February 2020. Within a month of his arrival, the global coronavirus pandemic closed in-person services, replaced almost immediately by virtual worship services and Bible study sessions on Zoom. The church reopened Memorial Day weekend in 2021 and continues to livestream its services on Facebook. It remains an attractive location for weddings, baby dedications and memorial services.
Today we draw our members from both sides of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island border – from Attleboro, South Attleboro, Cumberland, North Providence, Pawtucket, Valley Falls and Plainville.
Board of Directors
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Steve Johnson
Steve and his family have been members of the Candleberry Chapel since 2010. Steve started on the Board of Directors in 2018 and took on the position of Treasurer in 2020. Serving wherever needed, he is always a big help. Family functions, Fellowship programs, and serving on the Properties/Gardening Committee keep Steve busy at the Chapel.
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Ernie Boucher
Ernie and his wife, Judy Boucher, have been members of Candleberry Chapel since its start in October 2005. Ernie has been on the Board of Directors since that time. He is also involved on the Property Committee and has been part of the Lay Preachers group. An active member of the congregation, he is always offering a helping hand where needed.
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Dotty McNulty
Dotty and her husband, Ess, have been members of the Chapel since 2011. Dotty has been active with the Board of Directors since 2017. She gives much of her time in our Fellowship programs and working at the Fairs. Her help is always a gift to us all.
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Min. Mary Bouley
Curiosity brought Mary and her husband to the Chapel in 2014. Since that time, Mary has been an active member in many areas of the Chapel, starting as a Deacon, Lay Preacher, and a very active participant with the Fall and Spring Fairs. Now she is with the Pastoral Care Team serving different roles. One of her favorite ways to participate is during the Fellowship gatherings after the Sunday services.
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Min. Barbara Berleth
Minister Barbara Berleth is married to Jeff and is the mother of Chris, Katie, and grandmother of Remy and Rutledge. She is a retired school teacher. Barbara has many interests; her primary goal is to know God better and do His work. Barbara is on the Pastoral Care Team at Candleberry, and is President of the church’s Board of Directors. Barbara likes to do crafts of all kinds and continues to study the benefits of aromatherapy. She bakes, sews, helps out at most events at the chapel including Food & Friends, ministries of the chapel, and loves to meet new people. She and Jeff have two little dogs; Buddy and Clyde.
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Jeff Berleth
Jeff Berleth is married to Barbara, and they are the parents of Chris and Katie. They fully enjoy the time spent with their family, and especially their grandsons. Jeff has been active in all Candleberry Chapel functions since attending, including as a Deacon, Lay Preacher, and presently serving on the Board of Directors. Jeff is also a Scout leader to which he is very dedicated.
Pastoral Care Team
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Min. Mary Bouley
Curiosity brought Mary and her husband to the Chapel in 2014. Since that time, Mary has been an active member in many areas of the Chapel, starting as a Deacon, Lay Preacher, and a very active participant with the Fall and Spring Fairs. Now she is with the Pastoral Care Team serving different roles. One of her favorite ways to participate is during the Fellowship gatherings after the Sunday services.
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Min. Barbara Berleth
Minister Barbara Berleth is married to Jeff and is the mother of Chris, Katie, and grandmother of Remy and Rutledge. She is a retired school teacher. Barbara has many interests; her primary goal is to know God better and do His work. Barbara is on the Pastoral Care Team at Candleberry, and is President of the church’s board of directors. Barbara likes to do crafts of all kinds and continues to study the benefits of aromatherapy. She bakes, sews, helps out at most events at the chapel including Food & Friends, ministries of the chapel, and loves to meet new people. She and Jeff have two little dogs; Buddy and Clyde.
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Deacon Ryan Oldmixon
Back in 2010, when Ryan and his wife, Diana, were looking for a church to be married in, they found not just a church, but a home and family here at Candleberry. Since then, Ryan has continued to serve in several capacities, including the Pastoral Care Team and as a Lay Preacher.
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Deacon Pat Packer
Pat Packer has been a member of Candleberry Chapel since early 2006. A Deacon for many years, she is now involved with the Pastoral Care Team, which is responsible for supporting the congregation spiritually and emotionally. She has helped out the church fairs with baking, yard sale pricing and anywhere else help is needed.
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Min. Chuck PetitBon
Chuck joined the Chapel when another family member invited him. After attending several months of services, he and his wife, Marcia, decided this was a fine fit for their spiritual needs and became members. Chuck’s participation varies in serving many areas of the Chapel’s needs, including being Head Deacon and Lay Preacher for the new Pastoral Care Team. Chuck was a busy man at all the Chapel Fairs. Where he is needed, he is there. He has been involved in many of the Chapel fundraisers.
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Rev. G. Warren Manigault III
On Feb. 29, 2020, he was recruited for Senior Settled Pastor of Candleberry Chapel, where he currently serves as Senior Minister and Ex-Officio of Candleberry Chapel Inc.
Rev. Manigault is currently employed as Vice President of Operations and Facilities Management at the New England Center and Home for Veterans, a nonprofit and veterans advocacy organization in Boston, Massachusetts. He volunteers as the Board Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair for the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center in Worcester County.
Rev. Manigault graduated magna cum laude from Roger Williams University with a BS in Social and Health Services, earned a Project Management Certificate from Bryant University, a Certificate from the New England School of Banking and Finance and an MBA from Fitchburg State University. He is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
Rev. Manigault’s life scripture is found in 1 Corinthians 9:16 – “For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for I am under compulsion; for woe is me if I do not preach the gospel.”