Fall 2024
Connect Groups
Our church's theme for the new program year is "Connection", as we journey together as a parish family into deeper relationships with one another and with God. Our upcoming Connect Groups are a wonderful way to explore an interest or hobby while forming new friendships and fostering faith.
Starting the Week of September 23
Ending the week of November 11
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Book Discussion Group
Location: Lynnhaven Room/ESC
Time: Sundays, following the 10:30 a.m. service
The group will begin discussing Tell Her Story: How
Women Led, Taught & Ministered in the Early Church by Nijay Gupta.
Led by Susan Buchanan
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Chapel Monastics
Location: Zoom
Time: 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 6 p.m.
This group will focus on the spiritual support of those
currently involved in or exploring religious communities in the Episcopal church, and those who are interested in learning more about them.
Led by Novice Lillian Harvey, CG
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Chapel Run Group
Location: First Landing State Park
Time: Saturdays, 7 a.m.
This group will meet on Saturdays at 7 a.m. to run at First Landing State Park. All abilities, speeds, ages and genders are welcome!
Led by Anne Bibeau
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Contemplative Prayer
Location: The Lounge/ESC
Time: 4th Tuesday of the month, 5 p.m.
This group will engage the study and practice of
contemplative prayer, meeting on Wednesdays at an agreeable time.
Led by Dave Wynne
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First Churches
Location: Lynnhaven Room/ESC
Time: (tenatively) Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
This discussion group for the history-minded will focus on the extraordinary period of Church History from the Resurrection of Christ through 300 C.E.
Led by Craig Fenton
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Fun and Fellowship Group
This continuing summer small group is moving to a
monthly format with an additional focus on volunteer outreach (along with fun and fellowship).
Led by Ann Onhaizer and Priscilla Jaffee
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Living Waters
Location: Parish Hall/ESC
Time: Saturdays, 12 p.m.
This group is open to all musicians of ANY skill level who want to blend their talents and share fellowship.
Led by Don Gay
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Prayer +
Location: Lynnhaven Room/ESC
Time: Time/Date TBD
This discussion and fellowship group will focus on life as an LGBTQ+ Christian, and is open to EVERYONE, not just members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Led by Bennett Card and Terry
Mailhiot
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Putts & Prayers
Location: Various Golf Courses
Time: TBD
This co-ed group will meet for fellowship and nine-holes of golf at local courses. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome!
Led by Barry Frankenfield
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Sailing Group
Location: Little Creek Marina, 4801 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk (weather permitting)
Time: Wednesdays, 3 p.m.
Interested in sailing? All prophets, professors and pirates are welcome to this recreational sailing group that will meet on Wednesdays, weather-permitting.
Led by Larry VanHoose
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Pickleball Group
Location: Pickleball Virginia Beach, 928 S.
Birdneck Rd.
Time: TBD
Curious about the Pickleball mania sweeping America? Gather for fun and fellowship as beginners and pros come together to learn, laugh, and drop some dinks in the kitchen.
Led by Jenn and Josh Lewis
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POTTS
Parents of Twenty/Thirty Somethings
Location: Maureen and Andy Kallgren House, 2008 Seafarer Cove.
Time: 2nd & 4th Mondays (starting 9/23), 6:30 p.m.
This co-ed fellowship and discussion group is geared toward parents of a certain age and the joys and challenges common to this certain age, and will be hosted by Maureen and Andy Kallgren.
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Spry Guys
Location: TBD
Time: TBD
Not eligible for the Queenagers for obvious reasons? Consider joining this fellowship and discussion group for men over 70 with a pep in their step.
Led by Dan McCready
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Queenagers
Location: ESC/Parish Hall
Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.
Though Queenagers has outgrown its original Connect Group title, its ministry continues strong this fall! If you're 70+ and looking for support, great discussions, fellowship, and friendship, this is the place for you. We meet every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
Please note, we’ll be taking a break after October 23 for the holiday season!
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Lunch Bunch
Location: ESC
Time: 2nd Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.
This social and service-oriented lunch group will be meeting at 11:30 on the 2nd Thursday of the month, and has worked on packaging diapers for the Crisis Nursery and other parish projects. Bring your lunch; drinks and cookies are provided.
Led by Susan Buchanan