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AN INVITING CHURCH
celebrating God's love at work in our lives and in the world
Valuing scripture, tradition and reason as the foundation of our faith, Eastern Shore Chapel is a welcoming church in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia. We seek to be conduits of God's healing and restoration, working toward openness and understanding, justice, and healing and wholeness of life for all people.
Our Virginia Beach Episcopal Church welcomes everyone into the full life and ministry of the church. If you're looking for a Spirit-filled, Christ-centered community where you can grow in your faith and relationship with Jesus, you'll feel right at home in our congregation.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, April 28 | 8am & 10:30am
May 3-5 | Chanco on the James
Saturday, May 4 | 9am
Thursday, May 9 | 7pm
Sunday, May 19 | 8:30 & 10am
Sunday, May 19 | 11:45am
July 15-19 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
August 5-9 | 9:00am - 12:30pm
Wednesdays | 6pm
Thursdays | 7:30am
Friday, May 3 | 7am
A MILITARY-FRIENDLY CHURCH
that understands your needs
Are you PCSing to Hampton Roads, or perhaps recently relocated here? Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church has a long history of welcoming and supporting the local military community. Our large church community of retired military members readily provides a listening ear, empathy, and active encouragement to military families. Watch our military welcome video and learn more on how we support military families >
WHAT MAKES OUR CHURCH SPECIAL?
![Parish Day School at Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d885e4_27986d65e0e240748b5416dd23f59842~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_59,w_1000,h_549/fill/w_58,h_32,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/1L7A3026.jpg)
Parish Day School
One of the top preschools in Hampton Roads, our full-day care has maintained the coveted NAEYC accreditation.
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Chapel Pantry
We feed the hungry onsite, with full client choice in our aisles and produce market. Donate or volunteer!
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Cemetery
We have one of the area's few cemeteries that allow engraved memorial stones. Soon expanding by 1800 graves.
A SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH
on a mission
To love all as Christ loves us and to share the light of God through worship, service, and ministry.