CHAPEL UPDATE
We welcome you to join us for Sunday Worship Service at 10:15am, and Wednesday Prayer & Healing Service at 12:00pm, currently held at St Francis Episcopal Church (small sanctuary). 2200 Via Rosa ~ Palos Verdes Estates ~ 90274
Chapel & Grounds Are Closed
NO PUBLIC ACCESS ALLOWED ON PREMISES
Wayfarers Chapel management announced plans to move forward with disassembly of the iconic structure to save it from landslide destruction. Currently, Wayfarers Chapel and the surrounding grounds are closed due to the momentum of local land movement. The Portuguese Bend landslide has accelerated at an unprecedented rate and is dramatically impacting the Wayfarers Chapel campus and surrounding area.
It has been determined that the immediate deconstruction of the chapel is the safest and most viable preservation action to take at this time and will prevent further irreparable damage to the chapel’s structure and materials. The team will begin the careful disassembly of the chapel, which includes cataloguing and documenting each piece, preserving as much of the chapel’s original materials as practicable, and relocating all component parts to a temporary safe location until they can be reassembled. Simultaneously, the team will evaluate options for reconstruction on this site or one nearby. The Wayfarers community is committed to preserving the historic chapel and giving it a resilient future.
For more information, please visit our website to view our recent press release and frequently asked questions.
Bell Tower Disassembly
Wayfarers Leadership Moves Forward with Next Phase of Disassembly to Save the Chapel from Imminent Destruction in Landslide National Historic Landmark Wayfarers Chapel’s bell tower will be dismantled and removed July 17, 2024 Rancho Palos Verdes — The first phase of the Wayfarers Chapel disassembly is now complete and the team has successfully salvaged the most vulnerable elements of the landmark chapel: redwood, steel, glass, and roof tiles. Wayfarers Chapel and the surrounding grounds are now closed due to the momentum of local land movement, non-historic buildings on site have been removed, and the last remaining historic elements to be salvaged are the Palos Verdes stone walls of the chapel, other historic site elements such as the stone fountain, and the bell tower. As the Portuguese Bend landslide accelerates at an unprecedented rate it is important to safely remove the bell tower as soon as possible. At roughly 80 feet high, and with the dangerous site conditions, it is not possible to carefully salvage the materials of the bell [...]
View the Disassembly Currently in Progress
June 2024
Photos: Architectural Resources Group
A Beautiful Sacred Space
Pause for a moment, Wayfarer, on life’s journey.
Let the beauty of holiness restore your soul.
May the harmony of sky and water, leaf and rock, nourish the creation and growth of your inner being as you fare through this life and on into the life beyond.
The Grounds
at Wayfarer Chapel
at Wayfarers Chapel
Advent Season at Wayfarers Chapel
Where the Dream Comes True
The Holiness of Wayfarers Chapel
Hallelujah Tower
The natural sanctuary of Palos Verdes sits nestled in a grove of towering redwoods on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Designed by renowned organic architect Lloyd Wright, the stone and glass structure gives unique expression to the sacred space that welcomes all Wayfarers along life’s path.
~ Wayfarers Chapel
Upcoming Events
There is always something special happening at Wayfarers Chapel. Throughout the year we present programs that include concerts, workshops, lectures, holiday performances and other presentations and invite you to attend.
It is with heartfelt gratitude to Rector Rev. Jason Shelby and the Congregation of St. Francis that we have a place to worship on Sundays! Please note that [...]
