Teen acolytes (ages 11-18) help with Sunday services by leading processions, lighting candles and assisting the priests at the altar.
Adult acolytes assist at the altar during the Eucharist-only at our 8:00 AM Sunday service.
Altar flowers may be given to remember a deceased loved one or highlight a special occasion.
Altar Guild members prepare the church and altar for services, wash and iron linens, polish brass, and much more!
Whatever your experience, we have a group where you can learn about Scripture.
Take a turn baking bread for Sunday’s Eucharist.
Help keep our hardworking building and grounds looking good. All skills needed.
Summertime children’s program takes advantage of our beautiful location.
ESC’s historic cemetery is open 9-5 for visitors. Call for info about lots or space in the new Remembrance Garden. Click here for more information.
Singers of all ages and experience are needed. Call to learn more!
Confirmed members of the parish help deliver the Cup at the Eucharist.
Parishioners bring Holy Communion on Sunday morning to those who are homebound or hospitalized.
A vital Vestry Committee. Monthly financial info is posted on our bulletin board.
Volunteers shop for and distribute emergency foodstuffs from the church weekday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. Click here for more information on the Chapel Pantry.
Casseroles are prepared in the parish kitchen, frozen, then taken to parishioners when needed - illness, new baby in the family, etc.
Healing is offered during communion at our Sunday services and at a special Eucharist offered each Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m.
Kay coordinates parish social events and kitchen usage. Call with your Qs!
Integrity has been a faithful witness of God's inclusive love to the Episcopal Church and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Integrity-Virginia Beach meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.
Lectors read aloud the lessons and prayers of the people at church services.
Browse our online library from your computer, and pick up your selections onsite at the ESC library. Click here to visit the ESC Online Library.
The Music Committee assists the Rector and Vestry in providing support for the ESC Music Program, including the ESC Choir, and the ESC Director of Music. Click here to view the Music Committee Charter.
Outreach oversees and coordinates ministry opportunities in the community and around the world.
Click on the Parish Day School link for details!
The Book Store provides faith-related books, Bibles, books and gifts especially chosen to meet the needs of Episcopalians. Large children's selection! Volunteers staff this store, 9-3 weekdays and 9-12 Saturdays. Click here for more information on the Parish Book Store
This group helps put on receptions before or after the funerals of ESC members and their loved ones.
An elaborate network of caring is available to meet the needs of parishioners during illness or other challenges. Click here for more information on the Pastoral Care network.
Expert help is provided to anyone who wants to remember the church in their will or set up a special gift.
Parishioner Volunteers agree to pray daily for an extensive list of people with many and varied needs.
Sunday's Adult Forum and the Nave Class are just two of the many educational opportunities for adults.
Parishioners cook casseroles to be served at the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center. Shopping list and recipe are provided.
A number of small groups meet weekly for study, fellowship and discernment. Groups include Friends of the Chapel, Women's Circles, and Men's Fellowship.
A parish co-ed softball team recruits new members each spring.
Trained volunteers provide one-to-one pastoral support.Click here to learn more.
People are encouraged to recognize and use their God-given gifts to carry out Christ's work in the world.
Sunday morning children's classes are led by a well-trained corps of volunteer teachers. Want to help?
Ushers are provided at the 10:30 service. Email Frank if you would like to help.
The Women of ESC are the traditional women's ministry, affiliated with the Episcopal Church Women. The group sponsors our annual Holy Harvest Bazaar.
Young men and women, single and married, who are 35 and younger, gather regularly for fellowship, learning and service opportunities.
Contact Julia for information about any of ESC's youth programs.