Graphic banner for the University Chapel.
The Mount Allison University crest declares that religion is a central part of university life. It affirms that there is more to university than the gathering of knowledge; this is a place to be awakened to the deep mysteries of life, to be opened to the world around us, to be challenged in new and different ways. University is a place to seek, to learn, to grow, to look within and to look beyond oneself. This is to engage in a religious, or spiritual pilgrimage; however we describe our faith, it guides our journey and is changed by our journey here.

The origins of Mount Allison University arise from the faith conviction of an individual, Charles Frederick Allison. Dedicated to the spiritual nurture of its students, Mount Allison was initially a University sponsored by the Methodist Church in New Brunswick, and after 1925 by the United Church of Canada. Although the University has moved away from its denominational identity, it has not lost sight of its roots and continues to affirm the importance of spiritual nurture as part of the development of the whole person.

The Chapel at Mount Allison is a symbol of the commitment of the university to being more than just a centre for acquiring knowledge; it is a place which encourages individuals to grow as whole human beings. The chapel will always represent those things that are unseen, that are beyond our grasp, that can never be understood. It calls us to journey to the deep places and inquire after the things of ultimate significance. Built in 1964 through the generous gifts of alumni and supporters of the University, the Chapel is maintained by a full-time University Chaplain; Rev. John Perkin.