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My friend, Denmark, and I took a quick day trip to Yuma, Arizona which is just right over the California state border. I had read about this church before our trip and mentioned we should stop by to take a look. I spotted it on our way to the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground along Highway 95 and we decided to photograph it on our way back.
Our timing couldn't have been more perfect as we came back to photograph the church right at a spectacular sunset. The church sits in the middle of a field away from the highway down a dirt road. I only noticed it because there is a sign off the highway that reads, "Stop, Rest, Worship."
The story behind the small church (it seats about 12 people) is that a local farmer built it to honor his wife and its only official service is during Easter. It's open to the public and there is a guest register you can sign.
Roadside America.com lists it as one of the smallest churches in the world. I see it as a refuge for the world's problems and a resting place from the hot Arizona weather. A tiny gift from a farmer with a huge heart.
Text and photo copyright by Sam Antonio
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Cheers!
Sam
I have heard of that church, but was never able to see it. Thank you for posting this!
Sam, thanks so much for sharing that great photo and the story behind it. What a lovely place for tired (or not so tired) travelers to stop for a few minutes.
Thank you!
That's such a beautiful shot with the sunset and all. There's another church like that and about the same size in Milwaukie, Oregon, east of Portland. My daughter had a wedding in it.
What a pretty little church building. That is so cool. Beautiful image, love the color in the sky to compliment the mood.
What a beautiful picture--amazing sky!
Very heavenly and quite inspiring.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful photo.
I love this, thanks for sharing!