Truly, the history of Garden City Chapel is an amazing story. It is called a “miracle” by many who have seen its buildings rise seemingly out of the marshlands and the sea to provide a place of worship, a retreat for church groups, a touching ministry to underprivileged children, and a spot where young people can share their lives in an atmosphere of Christian love and fellowship.

It all began in the summer of 1952 at a quiet little beach in Garden City, South Carolina. The people who lived in Garden City Beach and the ones who came here on vacation felt the desire to have a place to worship for themselves, their families, and their community. That is when the idea of a chapel began to take shape, and the dream was born!