Winter In Yosemite
Of the structures in public use in Yosemite National Park, the Yosemite Valley Chapel is now the oldest.
The Chapel was built in 1879 under the auspices of the Yosemite Union Chapel Association. Their stated purpose was:
"To erect an undenominational house of worship in the Yosemite Valley".
They took their inspiration from two Old Testament scripture verses:
Haggai 1:8: "Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the LORD."
Isaiah 2:2: "And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it."
The first service was held on June 7, 1879, and the church was filled to overflowing by delegates to the National Sunday School Assembly who were meeting in Yosemite Valley at that time.
Get a beautiful print on high-quality paper to be framed to match your decor! Or you can choose ready to hang Wall Art on Canvas or Metal. Please don't hesitate to press the "Contact' tab in the menu options at the top of the page if you have any questions or customization requests.
Photos by: Amy Medina Photography