Wayfarers Chapel

09/01/2026

Join us in two weeks on September 15th for our next Exploring New Earth+ discussion at 6:00pm with spiritual wisdom teacher Darren Austin Hall! Darren will demonstrate some of his sonic soundscapes for us directly from his studio for all to enjoy.

Darren Austin Hall: Spiritual Educator/Sacred Musician/Sound Healer is an internationally recognized spiritual wisdom teacher, sound healer, sacred musician, author, and transformational facilitator who has dedicated his life's work to exploring the profound relationship between sound, consciousness, and human well-being. Through immersive sound healing experiences, wisdom teachings, and sacred music, Darren has inspired audiences around the world to reconnect with themselves through the restorative power of vibration, music, and presence.

As the founder of the Source Resonance Academy, Darren leads sound healing retreats, professional training programs, and immersive workshops that empower practitioners to use sacred sound as a powerful modality for healing and personal transformation. His internationally acclaimed Sacred Sound Journeys and Mystical Music Concerts blend ancient wisdom, live instrumentation, voice, and intuitive soundscapes to create deeply restorative experiences that calm the nervous system, awaken inner awareness, and cultivate emotional and spiritual well-being. His work has attracted a global following, including collaborations and performances alongside internationally renowned musician Mose and recognition from wellness pioneers Wim Hof, and Gabor Mate MD. who is an enthusiastic supporter of Darren's sound healing journeys.

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07/23/2026

Wayfarers Chapel-Glitterati History: Amongst the earliest celebrity weddings was the marriage of actress Jayne Mansfield to Mickey Hargitay on January 13, 1958, which helped cement the Chapel’s international reputation. If you haven’t yet seen the 2025 film, My Mom Jayne, produced by her youngest daughter, Mariska Hargitay, it should not be missed. The movie is the untold story of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons, Jayne Mansfield, seen through the lens of her children of whom at a very young age lost their mom in a tragic car accident when Jayne was only 34 years old, on June 29th, 1967. The movie is a collection of never-seen-before intimate interviews and an extensive collection of home movies. It is aptly described as a testament to the transformative rewards of an unflinching search for truth, unveiling Mariska’s journey to reclaim her mother’s story and her own. There is a poignant picture on the film of Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay’s wedding at Wayfarers Chapel in 1958. The unveiling documentary can be streamed on HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

We’d love your help in preserving that history of milestone moments!

Share your favorite photograph of Wayfarers Chapel in the comments. Was it your wedding day? A family visit? A quiet moment of reflection? Tell us when your photo was taken and what made that day special. Together, let’s celebrate the countless memories that make Wayfarers Chapel so much more than a building; it is a place that lives on in all of us. As we work on “Rebuilding the Wright Legacy” at a new prospective site, we welcome your submissions celebrating the Palos Verdes Peninsula’s only National Historic Landmark on this nostalgic Throwback Thursday.


📸: Libraries

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07/11/2026

On this day in 2005, Wayfarers Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The chapel received the honor for achievements in architecture and organic architecture. The designation laid the foundation for the chapel's status to be elevated in 2023, when it was officially designated a National Historic Landmark, which is the very highest level of landmarking, approximately 40-times more exclusive than the Register of Historic Places.

From the application:
Wayfarers Chapel itself is the crown jewel of the Chapel complex, an integration of buildings and nature conceived and designed by Lloyd Wright in the late 1940s. The Chapel building is an architectural gem comprised of glass, redwood and stone, and is a testament to the innovative ideas and construction techniques of the architect. A true organic architect, Wright designed a complete Chapel complex that included a bell tower, a colonnade, a visitors center and offices, all of which extend naturally from the exquisite glass, redwood and stone Chapel, and all of which fit right into the terrain on which they stand. The entire area is encompassed and enhanced on the landward side by carefully nurtured trees, lawns and gardens, while the vast, ever-changing beauty of the Pacific Ocean glorifies it from the seaward side. The Chapel's cornerstone, a naturally-occurring triangular section of Palos Verdes stone was dedicated and the property consecrated in 1949.

Lloyd Wright's design expertise and his commitment to the principles of organic architecture, the blending of human design and the use and implementation of natural materials, angles, and shapes, combined to create the powerful vision and peaceful, reverent place he intended.

📸: Joey Ikemoto Photography, Inc.

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06/16/2026

Help our friends St Francis Palos Verdes support this great cause!

St. Francis Military Outreach: Donation Drive
It’s time again for our quarterly Military Outreach collection supporting military families at Camp Pendleton and Fort MacArthur. These donations help stock the Warrior Warehouse and Airman’s Attic, where service members and their families can receive needed items at no cost.

Bring donations to the church office and see flyer for details.

Donation Drop-Off Event:
📅 Saturday, July 11
⏰ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Hawthorne High School











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06/11/2026

On May 13th, Wayfarers Chapel commemorated its 75th Anniversary with a memorable celebration overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Center, bringing together community leaders, elected officials, preservation advocates, supporters, and members of the Vanderlip family to honor the grandeur of what lies ahead for the new campus.

Certificates of recognition and support were presented to Wayfarers Chapel by Jennifer LaMarque for Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn and Lisa Robinson on behalf of California State Senator Ben Allen.

"Today we celebrate not only the extraordinary history of Wayfarers Chapel, but the vision and generosity that created a sanctuary open to all people," said Robert Carr, Administrative Director of Wayfarers Chapel. "Seventy-five years later, that vision continues to inspire us as we work to secure the Chapel's future for generations to come."

"While we honor the past, we are equally inspired by the future," Carr said. "The spirit of Wayfarers Chapel endures, and its story is far from over."

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06/04/2026

Join us next week on Tuesday, June 9th for our next Exploring New Earth+ discussion at 6:00pm with Gary Springfield!

Gary is a Gifted Teacher, Intuitive and Visionary. He teaches how to create balance in our lives in these hectic times by showing us a simple way to ground and open ourselves to the Golden Healing Light. Gary has over 25 years of research into the higher consciousness and the perfecting of spiritual harmony. Through his reading of auras and through his workshops and lectures, he has proven the dedication of his healing and teaching ministry in assisting others on their personal journey towards enlightenment.

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05/27/2026

On Mother’s Day, May 13, 1951, the doors of Wayfarers Chapel first opened to the world, welcoming travelers, worshippers, seekers, and dreamers into a sacred space unlike any other. Conceived through the vision and generosity of Narcissa Cox Vanderlip and brought to life by famed architect Lloyd Wright, the glass sanctuary became an enduring symbol of spiritual openness, architectural beauty, and harmony with nature.

Seventy-five years later, on May 13, 2026, more than 150 invited guests gathered once again, this time on the lawn of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Center overlooking the sparkling Pacific Ocean to celebrate the Chapel’s remarkable legacy and its much anticipated future.

Guests listened to reflections and presentations from Wayfarers Chapel Administrative Director Robert Carr, Reverend David Brown, City of Rancho Palos Verdes – Government Mayor Paul Seo, Peninsula military historian Jim Shneer, and architectural preservationist Katie Horak of Architectural Resources Group. Together, these speakers painted an inspiring picture of the Chapel’s next chapter: one that honors its spiritual and architectural roots while expanding its educational, cultural, and community impact for future generations.

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05/26/2026

Join us next tonight, May 26th for our next Exploring New Earth+ discussion at 6:00pm with Rev. Jeremy Nickel! This meeting was rescheduled from April 28th.

Jeremy Nickel is a technologist, entrepreneur, and ordained Unitarian Universalist minister whose work lives at the crossroads of innovation and meaning. He has spent his career building and leading technology products while asking deeper questions about consciousness, ethics, and what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world. With a background in immersive media, wellness technology, and digital community building, he brings both rigor and heart to everything he creates.

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05/22/2026

Join our friends at St Francis Palos Verdes next week for their annual antiques show!

The Annual Antiques and Sale is almost here!

The St. Francis Antiques Show and Sale is just around the corner — May 28–30 — and we’re getting ready for one of our favorite events of the year!

Don’t miss the always festive Opening Night Party: Fiesta de Antigüedades on May 27 from 6–9 pm — it’s a night full of fun, food, and celebration!

We’ll also be looking for lots of helping hands, and Joyce Alley will be reaching out soon with opportunities to jump in—everything from ticket sales to the lunch tent and more

Come lend a hand and be part of the fun!

Print this flyer and get $2 off show admission!

05/13/2026

On this day, Wayfarers Chapel held its first worship service 75 years ago on Mother’s Day in 1951! Today we honor the two women who made the vision of Wayfarers Chapel a reality – Elizabeth Schellenberg and Narcissa Cox Vanderlip.

Elizabeth dreamed of a little chapel on a hillside above the Pacific Ocean where wayfarers could stop to rest, meditate and give thanks to God for the wonder and beauty of creation. Narcissa, a fellow Swedenborgian, responded to the dream and agreed to contribute land for the chapel site. ⠀

We look forward to rebuilding and serving the community for another 75+ years.

Photo Left to Right: Elizabeth Schellenberg, Narcissa Cox Vanderlip, Kelvin Vanderlip, Charles Laughton

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