Our Chapel - a Completed Vision
On September 1, 2002, many people gathered for the sod turning celebration for our new chapel. On October 12, 2003, we celebrated King’s Fold’s 25th Anniversary by dedicating this enchanting little chapel on the crest of the Ghost River.
Intriguing board walks lead one to beautifully hand carved doors which invite you into a uniquely shaped sanctuary graced with carefully crafted post and beam architecture. The central stone capped altar is flooded with natural sunlight by day and artificial light by night. One is drawn to the natural hand crafted cross which overlooks the altar.
A short climb up the spiral stairs brings you to the prayer loft, from which the altar and cross are visible - a wonderful sacred space for prayer and personal meditation. Three stunning stain glass windows enhance the already sacred atmosphere of the entire chapel.
The enclosed prayer garden is attached to the chapel. It includes a water fountain and falls, a small gazebo, a large stone as a prayer altar and other quiet places to sit and pray or simply reflect in the silence and wonder of this sacred space. You may wish to take a reflective walk along the stone walkways (work is to be completed in Summer 2005).
People who come to King’s Fold increasingly reflect the weariness, stress, busyness and brokenness of our world - they need a garden or chapel as a place for renewal and reconnection with the Creator.
The chapel and prayer garden have become an expression of all we stand for and promote at King’s Fold. Staff and our many guests are invited to experience ...
- a quiet place for prayer and spiritual reflection
- a place to come aside to experience personal and small group worship
- a place nestled in the centre of God’s creation to hear him speak
- a place for repentance, renewal and growth
- a place to experience the wonder of the Divine One and to touch again that inner silence
- a place to prepare for reentry into a busy world with a heart rejuvenated and quieted.
Next to the chapel and garden is a quaint little “Keeper’s Cottage” which is home to the “Keeper of the Chapel.” Presently, this is Rev. Irene Stauffer. Her ministry is that of being a quite presence as she cares for the garden and chapel, and to be available to people who seek prayer and spiritual conversations.
When you come to King’s Fold you will be drawn to the chapel and prayer garden as so many other guests are - if you pause a moment you will sense the presence of the Divine One - it will be life changing.
