Welcome to
The Chapel
Welcome, welcome, welcome.The Light has arrived!
Step inside for a Christmas Day Blessing.
Dearest,If the Well is for the wishes of your heart,
Our Chapel is for the quiet of your Soul.The air smells of beeswax candles,
and old stone,the silence is thick enough to wrap around your shoulders like a warm, comforting
blanket.There is no need to ‘do’ anything, or ‘be’ anyone here.You can simply sit in the back pew, close your eyes, and let the Peace hold you for a while.This is the place for deep exhales.
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Would you like to light a candle or say a prayer or blessing?If there is a prayer you are carrying,
or someone you wish to send love to,
or a worry you would like to hand over ...
you may light a virtual candle here.
If you would like to send a Prayer or Blessing you can do so here. All are confidential and you can choose to ask Julie our Founder, and Ordained Minister to combine it with her Prayers and Blessings if you wish.Fill out the Prayer Book below with your Prayer or Blessing.
The pilgrim girl who
would one day build a village. (Lourdes, France)
Leaving an OfferingIn the old tradition, we leave a small offering to keep the chapel roof sound and the candles stocked.If you feel moved to leave an offering,
know that it helps keep our sanctuary and Village open for all who need a quiet place to rest.
With gratitude for
your part in our
Village story 🌿
A Deeper Communion:
Sacred Gatherings of PresenceOur Chapel hosts small, intimate times known as Gatherings of Presence.These sacred gatherings are designed for deep stillness.
Allow the gentle blessing of the Rowan Star, Our Lady, the Sacred Stillness, and Healing Presence to wash over you.They are a moment to receive healing light in a quiet, held space.A deeply healing and nurturing, yet grounding experience.
About Your GuideThese gatherings are led by our Rowanthwaite Founder, Julie, an Ordained Interfaith Minister with over 17 years of experience.If you would like to enjoy an hour or more of deep healing peace, to Soak in the Sacred.The Experience:A Zoom call, but with a difference:
No cameras.
Wear your pyjamas, lie down, close your eyes, and rest in Divine Presence.Non-denominational, all faiths or none. All welcome.No prior experience necessary.View Schedule &
Soak in the Sacred
(Candles at Lourdes, France. Photo taken by Julie, Rowanthwaite Founder)
🌟 Pilgrim Path: Next Way MarkerWith your spirit refreshed and your heart unburdened,your journey now turns toward a place of quiet treasures: The Little Blessing House.This is where the smallest wonders are kept.A tiny, cosy spot on the lane where you can choose a sacred object,A cottage candle, or a little gift to carry the peace of the sacred home with you.Progress to The Little Blessing House where a quiet flicker of light awaits.🏡 Follow the Star to the Little Blessing House 🕯️🎁
Wander through the Village … where would you love to explore next?
A Christmas Day Blessing: The Light has ArrivedRejoice, Dearest Soul!The wait is over. The Star has led you truly, and the Light you have been seeking has finally arrived.Step inside, out of the wind, and let the warmth of this holy morning wrap around you like a well-loved cloak.The stillness of the night has blossomed into a song of hope.Today, the world is made new, and the Prince of Peace has found a home in the quietest corners of our hearts.May your day be filled with small wonders and deep joy.May the light that began in a humble manger shine through every window of your soul, reminding you that you are cherished, you are seen, and you are never alone.The Light is here. Let us rejoice together!
Merry Christmas from the heart of Rowanthwaite Village. ✨🕯️Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
- Luke 2:14
A Midwinter Blessing for Christmas EveMy Dear Kindred Soul,
Step inside, out of the cold.The world outside may be rushing, but here, the clocks have stopped.The beeswax is burning low, and the stone walls are holding the prayers of all who came before you.On this Christmas Eve, we have lit a special candle in the back pew.This light is for the "In-Between." It is for those who are carrying a quiet longing, for the empty chairs at the table, and for the loves that are now carried in the soul rather than held in the hand.If you are feeling the weight of who is missing, know that in this Chapel, they are remembered. You are not sitting alone.This light is for the Guidance of the Star.Tonight, we look up in awe at the same light that led the shepherds and the kings to a humble manger.That Star did not just shine on a stable; it shone to tell us that we are never forgotten and that Hope has been born into our world.In the stillness of this Holy Night, may the Light of Jesus find every quiet corner of your heart and fill it with warmth.May His presence be the "Rowan Star" that guides you through the year ahead, reminding you that you are loved, you are watched over, and you are never walking alone.With Christmas Blessings and Holy Light, I light a candle for us all tonight 🌎
Julie
Rowanthwaite Founder & Minister"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given... and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
- Isaiah 9:6
🕯️🪶Mr. Wise Owl dropped this for you to find. Carry it as a reminder that you are watched over by Kindred Souls, both seen and unseen. Blessings from Rowanthwaite Village this Christmas night ✨
Thankyou for joining us