Here is the quietness for the healing of our spirits
Here is the contemplation for the nurturing of our minds
Here is fellowship for the warming of our souls and of the world around us
Here we may take positive steps together which manifest love, compassion and generosity in everything.
Stand for Peace at the Chapel in the Garden Two years ago, the Chapel in the Garden initiated a regular peace vigil on the steps leading up to the Chapel. This was at a time when the war in Ukraine was already ongoing, and the October 7th attack on Israel, followed by the escalation of … Read more
As the cold days melt with the warming sun, flowers begin to bloom, hares box in the fields and nests are filling with eggs. Away from the rising sun, beware of what still lurks in the cold shadows. As cold days melt, flowers begin to bloom, hares box in the fields and nests fill with … Read more
Another wonderful Christmas at the Chapel in the Garden, from the beautiful music from Rob, Jane and Emma as the congregation gathered to the stillness of the Advent spiral we celebrated together. Wonderful 12 Days of Christmas, a seasonal favourite.
Stand for Peace is growing! Every Saturday you can Stand for Peace with the community of Bridport or Beaminster who are concerned about the many wars, Ukraine, Palestine, Sudan and many other conflicts that cause deaths, famine and destruction. “Peace is not the absence of war, but a virtue based on strength of character” … Read more
Ride + Stride 2025 Saturday 13th September Ride + Stride for Dorset churches took place as usual on the second Saturday in September. From the early Just Giving and Bank Transfer totals it looks as if 2025 will be another bumper year. This heritage organisation, in partnership with the National Churches Trust, is dedicated to … Read more
Vigil for Ukraine Candles will be lit, and a short service with 2 minutes silence will be held by the Ukrainian Door installation. While the sculpture points up the plight of refugees from Ukraine, it is for us to remember all the refugees around … Read more
Wareham sculptor Robert Marshall installed his Ukrainian Door Sculpture at the Chapel in the Garden on Thursday 1st May. The door, which was bombed and scorched, was transported by courier from the town of Toretsk. Robert said “I wanted to tell the plight of all the people that are suffering in Ukraine.” Members of the … Read more
Ukrainian Door art installation to be located at Chapel in The Garden Bridport, Dorset, May 2025 Chapel in the Garden, Bridport, has been chosen by Wareham sculptor Robert Marshall as the next location for his Ukrainian Door Sculpture. The door, bombed and scorched, was transported by courier from the town of Toretsk. Robert said “I … Read more
SUNDAY SERVICE LEADERS AT THE CHAPEL IN THE GARDEN Reverend Elizabeth Harley: Minister with the Chapel in the Garden Lizzie has been leading services with the chapel for 14 years, and in that time has really loved developing a style of service which accompanies the spirit of the chapel and the community of Bridport. Sunday … Read more
