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.
Christmas at the Chapel. The Chapel in the Garden is very pleased that their Minister Reverend Elizabeth Harley is returning this year to lead our thirteenth annual Yule service on Wednesday December 20th at 5:00 PM. Her Christmas service is a key part of the Winter ritual for many people in Bridport, and is an … Read more
Spiral of Apples Celebrating Samhain The Chapel in the Garden had a special service, celebrating Samhain, on Sunday 29 October, led by Angelica Kennard, Unitarian Celebrant. Samhain is a very important date in the Pagan calendar for it marks the Feast of the Dead. Samhain has been celebrated in Britain for centuries and has its origin … Read more
Report by Reverend John Harley. Twelve people attended our third annual retreat at Hilfield Friary – twelve seemed like a perfect number, and holy as well! The programme included lively communal art with Angie, poetry writing with John, meditations from Lucy and Peter and other contributions from the participants. Most of the activities were at … Read more
On Sunday 29 October Angelica Kennard will lead the Peace of Cake Service on Samhain which is the Irish language name for the month of November. It is also a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter or “darker half” of the year. The service is for all ages … Read more
On Sunday 1st of October the Chapel in the Garden held a special Pets Day service. It was part of international celebrations of World Animal Day which helps bring people together to increase awareness and improve education worldwide so pets and animals can live the lives they deserve. It’s an annual event on the 4th … Read more
A Wonderful Family Wedding at the Chapel in the Garden Lucy Hariades and Leo Bradbury waiting in the foyer of the Chapel before their wedding. The guests have all arrived and they are about to process into the Chapel arm in arm. The Chapel was packed, the service was led by Leo’s father, Reverend Dr Nicholas … Read more
The monthly Kindness Club at the Chapel in the Garden welcomes children and their families on the first Sunday of every month. Sunday 1 October is the first day of World Animals Month and the Chapel is inviting everyone to bring their pets to the service, to celebrate the love of pets and will also offer … Read more
Refresh Retreat 2024 A contemplative gathering for Unitarians in the Western Union and likeminded souls. Friday 15th – Sunday 17th November 2024 at Hilfield Friary, near Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7BE A weekend away for deepening our connection within ourselves and with each other and nourishing our spirits. Leaders are Rev John Harley and Mary Caddick … Read more
More scaffolding in Bridport! The audience for the Elton John Experience fundraising concert on Saturday night had to negotiate the scaffolding on the pretty frontage of the Chapel in the Garden. It is there for the much-needed remedial work that is being is carried out on the gallery windows, and leaking roof. It has taken a … Read more
Saturday 1 July 2023 7.30 Chapel in the Garden We can’t all be at Glastonbury on June 25th to see Elton John’s last concert. So the Chapel in the Garden is bringing Mark Stewart with his “Elton John Experience” to play a week later on Saturday 1st July. This concert will raise funds for the … Read more
