St. Paul's Chapel : Guestbook

Welcome to the St. Paul's Virtual Guest Book! Here you will find snapshots of our recent guests and events, as well as selected excerpts from the many thousands of messages and greetings we receive.

We invite you to browse through these mementos and to use the form at the bottom of this page to submit a message about your own visit to St. Paul's.

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Jen
McKinney, TX - January 12, 2010
On March 12, 2002 I visited the church while walking around Ground Zero with my grandma and younger cousin. It was my first time in New York and I will never forget it. My family is not very religious, but it's amazing to walk in from the still polluted air..into a beautiful church...you can't help but feel the presence of God.

Michele Purcell
Mt Pulaski Illinois - December 30, 2009
My son made my dream come true on going to New York. We went to St Paul's. It was unreal the feeling I got when I walked in the door. Amid all the busyness of the streets and so much solititude and warmth coming from the church. It was a feeling I will never forget. No wonder God spared the church. He has it as a refuge and still today for anyone who needs it. Thanx so much for opening it to everyone. Whaat a blessed trip!

Diane Fairben
Floral Park, NY - December 22, 2009
Thank you to all the people who prayed for all of us in NY on 9./11. We lost our son, Keith, a medic on that day. I was at the church 2 months later for a service, and was comforted so much seeing the many tributes to the rescuers and those lost.

Kristi Kramer
Madison, Wi - December 12, 2009
I visited St Paul's Chapel on Dec 11, 2009 and experienced an overwelming feeling of spirituality and grace by those who lost their lives just across the street. This was my first trip to New York and it was a must for me to visit a place where so many souls were lost. My deepest love goes out to the families who had someone that perished there. Forever they will live in all of our hearts.

Fred Logue
dallas Tx - November 30, 2009
Pray for the Unemployed.

Pamela Firth
Bingley, West Yorkshire, England - November 29, 2009
I visited NY on 10 October 2009 for the third time, but the first time I had been to St Pauls. I brought home many wonderful memories from NY, but none hold a candle to the feeling of serenity and love I felt in this chapel. Being married to a retired British 'bobby', the hundreds of badges, epilettes, caps left by overseas forces in memory of their brave NY colleagues, brought me to tears, to be comforted by a 6'6' a man, weeping unashamedly, who himself was a muslim police officer serving in India. Thank you New York for letting the rest of the world have the honour and privilige of sharing your grief and paying our own thanks, love and respect to those who unreservedly gave their lives for others, without questioning faith, nationality or culture x

Joann Lawlor Kames
Auburn, Ga - November 28, 2009
The sadness that came over me coming from the station on to ground zero was so heavy.A native New Yorker visiting after 25 years.Then coming into the chapel and seeing such hope, especially from the people's banner from Oklahoma gave me peace.

keijo
sweden - November 27, 2009
Thank you to the Lord for his goodness to all nations and right now , he is pouring the HOly Spirit on them all and on me too in long time,be bless and touch of power and go an,thanks and bless and pray,keijo sweden

Suzanne Ocheltree
Buckhannon, WV - November 23, 2009
We only had 1 day to visit NY City, but made sure St. Pauls was on our list, having seen it on TV during those months that followed 9/11. From the first moment walking in, I was deeply touched by the photos of those lost, the Teddy Bears, the banners, the stories of the wonderful volunteers who took care of those brave and exhausted workers for all of those months. Looking out the back doors across the graveyard, it is hard to fathom how this little church survived, being so close to ground zero. But, we know why it was spared... our Lord kept it safe in the midst of all the horror because He had a special use for this little church. There is a sense of great sadness, but at the same time, deep peace, tranquility, and hope. I will hopefully have the chance to make another visit in the future. A Very Special Place. Thank you for allowing us to share it.

Tammy Collier
Pierceton, Indiana - November 17, 2009
We visited your Chapel on November 7, 2009 after the Commissioning of the USS New York. It was a priviledge to explore the chapel. Thank you.

Kathy and Gary
Hubbard, Ohio - November 17, 2009
We have visited many times since 9/11 and each and every time we are overwhelmed with emotion. Just goes to show you that our GOD is in control and will reign forever. God bless our wonderful USA!

Kim Higgins
Tampa, FL - October 29, 2009
I visited your amazing chapel this past weekend. I was overwhelmed with your story and was so thankful that I visited. While we were there, we were able to see how in an instant your community turned ordinary citizens into heroes. I was touched to hear that when most people would crumble with fear, sadness or despair, your community was there taking care of those that needed it most. During the events of 9/11 when the rest of the world was praying for you, you heard God’s call and the needs of your community and you immediately went in to action. The tremendous focus and endurance that your community was able to accomplish during the darkest of days is a true testament of your faith and a great example for the rest of the world to follow. From my heart I would like to thank you for giving us all a reminder of how we should react, not only on a daily basis with one another, but especially on days that we feel challenged. We should reflect on the spirit that you exhibited and pray that we would have that same strength to act in that same way to help one another. God Bless You Always.

JOHN PHELPS
BOLIVAR, OHIO - October 25, 2009
WE VISITED ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL IN MAY-09 WHILE ON A MISSION TRIP TO NYC. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE IT WAS TO ALL OF US WHO WENT. I,PERSONALLY CAN SAY THIS ONE OF THE FEW TIMES IN MY LIFE WHERE YOU COULD ACTUALLY FEEL GOD'S PRESCENCE!!!

Sheila Griffiths
Wales - October 23, 2009
I visited st Paul's on the 15th October 2009. Reading the many posters displayed, I felt humbled by the many people lost that tragic day, and the brave men and women who put their own safety at risk in the rescue operation that followed. St Paul's was a sanctuary to those brave people that day and the many days that followed in the search for survivers and the recovery of those who lost their lives. My visit there was a very memorable experience.

Mandy Mauk
Hampton, Ga - October 21, 2009
Thank you for being opened to the public. God's love and Grace was felt all around us!

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