Chapel Chimes - September 16, 2026

CHAPEL CHIMES

September 16, 2026

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Your Guide to the 2026-2027 Program Year

Adult Forum: Outreach Outside Our Doors

THIS Sunday, September 20 | 9:15 a.m.

Adult Forum kicks off this week with a five-week focus on outreach! Join us Sundays at 9:15 a.m. as we hear from local organizations and learn how they serve Christ by serving others in our community.

Check out the full schedule and learn more about each week’s topic at the website below!

Check out our Schedule Here!

Trivia Night for the Chapel Pantry

Saturday, September 26 | 5-8 p.m.

Only one more week left to sign up your table for the Pantry Trivia Night on September 26! Enjoy laughter, teamwork, and a little healthy rivalry while supporting the Chapel Pantry’s mission.

Each table has 8 contestants and each table brings food to share for their table. Drinks are available for a small donation or bring your own. Doors open at 5:00 pm.

Purchase a table for only $200 online or by paying in the church office. For additional information, call or email Bob Suter at the church, 757-428-6763 or rmsuter@easternshorechapel.org.

Blood Drive

Thursday, September 17 | 2-6 p.m.

Give the gift of life by participating in our upcoming Blood Drive. A single donation can make a life-saving difference for someone in need. We invite you to consider donating and supporting this vital ministry of care for our wider community.

Make an Appointment Today

Queenagers: Fall Meetings Begin

Thursday, September 24 | 1 p.m.

Queenagers—our vibrant women’s group for those 70+—is starting back up Thursday, September 24 at 1:00 p.m.! We’ll gather every Thursday until Advent before taking a break for the holiday season. Come join us for fellowship, fun, and connection!

Cookies for the Kairos Ministry

Being Collected: Sunday, September 27

Help support the Kairos Prison Ministry by baking cookies for their upcoming ministry to those who are incarcerated. Homemade cookies are a simple but meaningful way to share Christ’s love and encouragement. Cookies will be collected Sunday, September 27, before and after both services. Thank you for helping make this ministry possible through your generosity and baking!

Book Discussion Group

Sunday, October 4 | Following the 10:30 a.m. service

The Book Group will meet October 4 after the 10:30 service to discuss Fr. Richard Rohr's Falling Upward. All are welcome to join in the discussion!

Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, October 4 | 4 p.m., Outdoor Chapel

Bring your beloved pets to our Outdoor Chapel on Sunday, October 4 at 4:00 p.m. for our annual Pet Blessing! Join us for this joyful service as we give thanks for the companionship, love, and joy our animals bring into our lives. All pets are welcome—on leashes or in carriers, as appropriate. We hope to see you and your furry, feathered, or scaly friends there!

Sacred Ground at ESC

Sunday Evenings via Zoom | Starting Oct. 4

Sacred Ground is coming to Eastern Shore Chapel! This series, developed by the Episcopal Church, is a combination of videos and assigned readings each week that deal with racial relations. Many who have participated have said that it can be a life changing experience, with comments like “I never knew that” or “I was never taught that”. This timely series is spirit-filled with informative film and reading-based dialogue focusing on race and grounded in faith.

Meetings (eleven sessions total) will be held every Sunday starting October 4 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM via Zoom. If you are interested in participating in this program, contact The Rev. Carter Sinclair at 757-376-8984 or sinclair.carter@gmail.com. For more information on Sacred Ground go to: https://episcopalchurch.org/sacred-ground/about.

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

If you’re new to Eastern Shore Chapel or looking for ways to get more involved, join us for our Newcomers Lunch. This is a great chance to meet others, learn more about our church, and hear from Father Shawn as he shares an overview of our ministries and opportunities. Childcare will be provided, with children’s activities planned as well. To RSVP or ask questions, please contact Priscilla Jaffee at (757) 439-8766. We look forward to welcoming you!

RSVP Today!

Outreach to Military Families - Chanco reports for duty!

As home to one of the nation’s largest military communities, Chanco is creating pathways for Summer Camp to reach military families & is seeking relationships, referrals, social-media groups, family-readiness networks, bases, and other channels where military families gather. If you are willing to help Chanco in this initiative, please contact Dave Belote by email dave.belote@gmail.com or text 703.822.1865. And remember, Chanco proudly offers a 10% discount to immediate family members of active-duty military & Coast Guard.

Flower Power

Want to brighten someone's day?

Each week, our Sunday altar flowers are rearranged into several vases to bring cheer to those who need it. I am looking for a few people to help deliver these flowers once or twice a month.

Please contact Rev. Jean at revjeanvinson@easternshorechapel.org to learn more about this ministry.

2 Corinthians 2:15a: For we are to God the fragrance of Christ...

Introducing Faith Play

We’re excited to introduce Faith Play, a new take on our beloved Godly Play program! Through storytelling, music, arts, crafts, and creative activities, children will explore Scripture, discover God’s love, and grow in faith.

Click the link for more information about Faith Play!

Honoring Our Godly Play Storytellers

After many years of faithful service to Godly Play, Susan Flye, Sarah Catherine Kibler, and Jane Brown have retired from this ministry. We are deeply grateful for the love, time, and faith they shared with generations of children, helping them discover Scripture and God’s presence in their lives. We give thanks to God for each of them and their lasting impact.

Friendly Reminder: Office Hours

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

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.

Prayer Request Form 2026