CHAPEL CHIMES

October 7, 2026

Let's Begin!

Your Guide to the 2026-2027 Program Year

A Message from Buildings and Grounds

As ESC continues to move into a vibrant and exciting future, the refurbished Parish Hall, Lynnhaven Room, four bathrooms and Front Office all now have one thing in common - the institutional cinderblock walls in these public spaces have all been finished in painted smooth plaster. Funding for this completed work has come from generous parishioner donations through the Building for the Future Fund. The last remaining public space with cinderblock walls is the main hallway. 

An opportunity has arisen during the last two weeks of December, while school is in recess, to upgrade this area with plaster to make an even more welcoming first impression on visitors, new members and prospective PDS families. I invite any so inclined to join me in making a donation to the Building for the Future Fund for this project, which will cost approximately $25,000. Please designate your fully tax-deductible gift to the “Main Hallway Renovation”. 

Respectfully, 

Bruce Gallup, B&G Chair

Fun & Fellowship Meeting

Thursday, October 8 | 6 p.m.

Join us Thursday, October 8, at 6:00 p.m. at Grace Wall’s home (245 Bay Colony Drive, Virginia Beach) for an evening of fellowship and conversation about the PDS Fall Festival and more! Please bring an appetizer to share or a bottle. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. For questions, contact Priscilla or Ann, or call Grace at 757-450-5324. We hope to see you there!

Caring Hearts Support Group

Sunday, October 11 | Following our 10:30 a.m. service

Caring Hearts is here to offer support during life’s more challenging moments. This ministry provides care, prayer, and practical assistance to parishioners in times of illness, loss, or transition. Please RSVP to Gale Coleman for more information or to get involved.

Dusk til Dark: 4th Annual Cemetery Tour

Saturday, October 17 | 4-6 p.m.

Step back in time at our 4th annual, family-friendly (and definitely not scary!) tour of Eastern Shore Chapel’s historic cemetery. Enjoy a walking tour featuring lively, costumed interpreters who bring to life the stories of fascinating people from three centuries of Virginia Beach history.

Newcomers Luncheon

Sunday, October 18 | Following our 10:30 a.m. service

The Clergy, Vestry and Welcoming Committee cordially invites those that are new or new back to ESC, along with their families to join us October 18th following the 10:30 service for a luncheon and short program. Children’s activities are planned for small ones.

Please RSVP directly to Priscilla Jaffee 757-439-8766 or using the QR code

PDS+ESC Fall Festival

Friday, October 23 | 5-7 p.m.

Join ESC and Parish Day School for our Fall Festival! Come enjoy an afternoon of music, refreshments, games, and family-friendly fun. Costumes are encouraged, and little ones can enjoy our Truck-or-Treat! Bring the whole family and celebrate the season with friends, food, and plenty of fall fun.

Want to participate in the Truck or Treat? Sign up below!

Lay Eucharistic Ministers/Chalicers: Save the Date! 

Sunday, October 25 | 12 p.m.

Join us on Sunday, October 25 at noon in the Sanctuary for a best practices refresher session. This is a great opportunity to review our ministry practices and refresh our skills. We hope to see you there!

Safe Church Training at ESC!

Saturday, October 31 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Safe Church training helps us create a safer, more welcoming environment for everyone in our parish community. Eastern Shore Chapel will offer both Universal Training and Specialized Training on Saturday, October 31. Whether you are new to ministry or completing your required training, this is an opportunity to learn, refresh your knowledge, and strengthen our commitment to the safety and well-being of all.

Universal and Specialized Training will be offered. Use the sign up button to register today.

GOSPEL VOICES: Advent Bible Study

Thursdays through Advent, starting Thursday, November 19 | 10 a.m.

Join us for a four-week Advent study of Gospel Voices from Forward Movement, exploring the unique perspectives of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John through Scripture, reflection, prayer, and discussion. Participants will need to purchase and read the book as part of the study; purchase your copy here. We’ll meet Thursdays, November 19, December 3, 10, and 17, with no meeting on Thanksgiving. An in-person option will be offered at Eastern Shore Chapel, with Zoom available each Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Friendly Reminder: Office Hours

Church offices close at 1 p.m. on Fridays.

The office will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Indigenous Peoples Day.

Weekly Recap

Prayer List Requests

If you would like to request prayer for yourself or others, please use the online form linked below. You may also scan the QR code in the Narthex on Sundays for easy access. We invite you to share the names of those you’d like our parish community to hold in prayer.

Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m., Ringers, 5 p.m., C.M.E.

Thursdays, 7 p.m., Choir Rehearsals

Thursday, October 8 - 1 p.m., Queenagers

Sunday, October 11 - Following our 10:30 a.m. service, Caring Hearts Support Group

Monday, October 12 - Church offices closed

Thursday, October 15 - 1 p.m., Queenagers

Saturday, October 17 - 4 p.m., 4th Annual Dusk til Dark Cemetery Tour

Sunday, October 18 - Following our 10:30 a.m. service, Newcomers Lunch

Thursday, October 22 - 1 p.m., Queenagers

Friday, October 23 - 5-7 p.m., PDS+ESC Fall Festival

Sunday, October 25 - 12 p.m., Lay Eucharistic Ministers/Chalicers Training

Thursday, October 29 - 1 p.m., Queenagers

Saturday, October 31 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Safe Church Training

Wednesday Evenings @ 5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist Service alternating with Evening Prayer Service in the small chapel.

Thursday Mornings @ 7:30 a.m. in the Narthex. We'd love for you to join us for Morning Prayer!

Daily Morning Prayer at 7:15 a.m.

On ZOOM go to meeting ID: 562 715 368 Password: John1513 or simply click here. Start your day with a little closer walk, go deeper.



Questions? Contact Lee Davis cleedavis3@gmail.com