Chapel Chimes - October 14, 2026

CHAPEL CHIMES

October 14, 2026

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Your Guide to the 2026-2027 Program Year

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

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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 Trunk-or-Treat! Bring the whole family and celebrate the season with friends, food, and plenty of fall fun.

Want to participate in the Trunk 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 Specialized 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 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.

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

The Feast of All Saints'

Sunday, November 1 | Both services

The Feast of All Saints' is a time when the Church remembers not just the faithful of previous eras, but all souls who now find themselves in the glory and peace of heaven. This year, there will be an opportunity to remember and honor not just parishioners who have died over the course of the last church year, but also friends and family members outside of the parish that we've lost since the last All Saints'. There will be a Book of Remembrance set out in the Narthex next the Easter Candle, symbolizing the new life promised to us by Christ. Names printed in the book will be read aloud as a part of the parish's celebration of All Saints' on Sunday, November 1.

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.

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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