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CHAPEL CHIMES
September 30, 2026
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Let's Begin!
Your Guide to the 2026-2027 Program Year
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First Friday: Men's Breakfast
Friday, October 2 | 7 a.m.
Start your Friday right! Join us this Friday at 7:00 A.M. for our Men's Breakfast. Enjoy a hearty meal and great conversation with fellow men from our community. It's the perfect way to kick off the day with good food and even better company. We hope to see you there!
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History Tour
Sunday, October 4 | Following our 10:30 a.m. service
Join us for a tour of our cemetery and learn more about its history and the people who are part of our community’s story. The tour will be led by Mike Brown, our Cemetery Director.
Please meet at the Cemetery Office.
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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
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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!
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Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 4 | 4 p.m., Outdoor Chapel
Weather permitting
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!
Weather Permitting. Please keep an eye on your emails for any changes due to weather conditions, as storms are expected!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Friendly Reminder: Office Hours
Church offices close at 1 p.m. on Fridays.
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Thank You for a Fun Trivia Night!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Chapel Pantry Trivia Night! It was an evening filled with laughter, teamwork, friendly competition, and lots of fun—all in support of the Pantry. A very special thank-you to Bob and Lisa Suter for all their hard work in planning and hosting such a fun and memorable evening. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make the night a success!
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Thank You, Youth & Leaders!
A big thank-you to our youth and adult leaders who came together to bake cookies for the Kairos ministry! Your time, energy, and generosity will help bring a little sweetness and encouragement to those being served through this important ministry. We are so grateful for your willingness to serve others with love!
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A New Face in the Nursery
Natalie Young is a mom of two, Richard and Marion, and has always loved working with children. She has experience as a nanny and Sunday school teacher and has taught Rhetoric, Composition, and ESL at ODU, Utica, TCC, and William & Mary. Natalie will be helping in our nursery during Faith Formation at 9:15 a.m. and the 10:30 a.m. service. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, Latin dancing, cooking, spending time with friends, and, of course, the beach!
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WELCOME organist Bobby Staples
Robert "Bobby" Staples was organist of Zion Lutheran Church in Middletown, MD for 12 years. His formal study includes study with John Seachrist and his undergraduate degree studying with Dr. Wayne Wold. His wife, Avery, has been with the Virginia Symphony for 3 years, playing French Horn. They are accompanied by their 1-year-old son, Richard. After several years away from the bench, he is excited to get back to the organ once again. He will play on a rotating basis with Martin for the 8:00 service.
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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.
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Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m., Ringers, 5 p.m., C.M.E.
Thursdays, 7 p.m., Choir Rehearsals
Friday, October 2 - 7 a.m., First Friday, Men's Breakfast
Sunday, October 4 - Following our 10:30 a.m., Book Discussion Group
Sunday, October 4 - Following our 10:30 a.m., History Tour (Cemetery)
Sunday, October 4 - 4 p.m., Blessing of the Animals (weather permitting)
Sunday, October 11 - Following our 10:30 a.m. service, Caring Hearts Support Group
Monday, October 12 - Church offices closed
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
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!
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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
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