Yosemite Valley Chapel

Welcome to the Yosemite Valley Chapel, a loving place of worship, teaching, fellowship, and weddings for residents and visitors alike for over 130 years.  We are located in the heart of Yosemite National Park, California, in the middle of the world famous Yosemite Valley, surrounded by spectacular cliffs, beautiful meadows, and an impressive view of Yosemite Falls. Of the structures in public use in Yosemite National Park, the Yosemite Valley Chapel is now the oldest. This little New England style church was built under the sponsorship of the California State Sunday School Association, partly by subscriptions from the children, but mainly from the voluntary contributions of prominent members of the Association.  The Chapel was built in 1879 by those who recognized that the God who created our wonderful surroundings is even more incredible than His creation. As the psalmist declares "O God, You are more awesome than Your holy places" (Psalm 68:35).