Tuesday, November 7, 2017

A Very Tiny Church Chapel...!

Sometimes, out of nowhere, a simple landmark pops up that totally surprises you. That's the case with this little chapel.

The Wayside Chapel is one of those places that just grabs your attention as you drive by. Here is an article about it.

MONROE, WASHINGTON

Wayside Chapel
The tiny church offers succor to travelers driving by, but only eight at a time.



While driving by on the Stevens Pass Highway, about six miles east of Monroe, Washington, you’ll see a tiny chapel that invites any travelers on the highway to stop and take a little break—but only eight at a time.

“Pause, Rest, Worship” reads the sign outside the miniature structure, and weary travelers from any faith can enter at any time, to look around the one-room, unstaffed church or pray for a few moments before continuing on their way.

Inside, there is a pulpit, four two-person pews, and some flower vases. And that’s about it.

The charming chapel was dedicated in October 1962, when Seattle was hosting the World’s Fair. It has seen some surface changes, but remains much the same as it did then.

It is a favorite with locals, some of whom have even gotten married or renewed their vows in the tiny wayside chapel.

Cute little rest stop, don't you think? Might be just the place to stop and give yourself a bit of time to get the mind calmed down.

Coffee out on the patio this morning...OK?

14 comments:

Gorges Smythe said...

There are a couple about that size in my state, too. They used to be popular for weddings, believe it or not.

Momlady said...

Love it. I would most definitely stop.

linda m said...

I could see myself stopping there for a short rest. Sure is cute!!

HermitJim said...

Hey Gorges...
Guess the small size doesn't hurt deter from church business.
Thanks for stopping by today!


Hey Momlady...
It is an attention getter, for sure!
Thanks for coming over today!


Hey Linda...
I think a short rest there would be good for the mind and the soul. Sure couldn't hurt!
Thanks for the visit today!

Sixbears said...

I like it. Worship isn't about buildings, so a tiny one works just as well, if not better.

HermitJim said...

Hey Sixbears...
I agree with ya.
Thanks for stopping by today!

JO said...

I love it sure wish they had a picture of the inside. I would stop to have a look

Cloudy here they say possible rain but patio is still fine by me

Barney, The Old Fat Man said...

I stopped at this one once. It was a neat little church building.

HermitJim said...

Hey Jo...
Sorry I don't have pictures of the interior for ya.
Thanks for dropping by today, dear!


Hey Barney...
How cool that you were there. Neat!
Thanks for coming over today!

Dizzy-Dick said...

There are many surprising things along US highways, for sure. That is a cute church for sure.

BarbaCat said...

I have driven past this little building many times, going from Snohomish to Monroe WA.

HermitJim said...

Hey Dizzy...
Every road trip is like a discovery of new and wonderful things! That makes them all the more fun!
Thanks for the visit today!


Hey Barbar Cat...
Never tempted to stop? Bet it was a nice and scenic trio!
Thanks for coming over this morning!

BarbaCat said...

Oh sure, I've stopped - back in the 80's. Not much to see there. Tiny interior.
I don't live there anymore tho, so I don't know if the vandals have ruined it yet. It was always vulnerable to that.

HermitJim said...

Hey Barbar Cat...
I figured you must have stopped at least once.
Thanks for the update!