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COVID-19 Notice

Updated: 7/15/21

Wayfarers Chapel is now open to the public and back to normal operations at full capacity.

Chapel Grounds are open daily from 9:00am-5:00pm. The Chapel Sanctuary is not open for public view during ceremonies.

The Visitors Center is open Thursday – Sunday, 10:00am – 5:00pm.

The Wedding & Special Events office remains open Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 4:00pm (310-377-1650 x1).

The 10:00a.m. Sunday Worship service has resumed in person as of June 2021.

We are continuing to monitor LA County for required protocols.

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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.

Imagine Your Special Day

Surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation, Wayfarers Chapel offers an inspiring setting for important passages-of-life celebrations, such as weddings, baptisms, and memorials.

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The Grounds

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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.

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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.

Emanuel Swedenborg’s Birthday!

January 29, 2022

The Wayfarers Chapel is a National Monument to Emanuel Swedenborg Emanuel Swedenborg was born in 1688 in Stockholm, Sweden, and died in 1772. He lived at the dawn of the…

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From Our Blog

at Wayfarers Chapel

Postponed Your Wedding? 6 Ways to Celebrate Your Original Wedding Date

June 1st, 2020 - editor

Many couples have found themselves postponing their wedding plans and tying the knot later than they originally planned. While postponing your wedding still means celebrating your love at a later…

How to Find the Perfect Wedding Day Shoes

May 26th, 2020 - editor

After scrolling through Pinterest, browsing online boutiques and trying on gowns IRL, you have finally found the dress. With a wedding dress comes wedding accessories that show off a bride’s…

How to Add a Pop of Color to Your Wedding Day

May 18th, 2020 - editor

While weddings tend to revolve around the color white (the dress, cake and flowers), brides-to-be have gotten more and more creative over the years in adding a punch of color…

Wayfarers Chapel

An Ecumenical Ministry of the Swedenborgian Church and the National Memorial to Emanuel Swedenborg.

Dedicated to the Glory of God.

The Chapel grounds are open daily to the public from 9am to 5pm. The sanctuary will close to the public when there are events in progress, but the grounds will remain open. Please contact the Visitors Center for our daily schedule. Visitors Center is open Thursday - Sunday from 10am – 5pm.

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5755 Palos Verdes Drive South
Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275, USA

1 (310) 377-1650

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