Old Donation Episcopal Church
Old Donation Episcopal Church
AI Summary
Founded in 1637 as Lynnhaven Parish, the church is the oldest in Virginia Beach, has occupied its current site since 1692, and features a restored colonial building (reopened 1916, bell tower added 1923) listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With about 800 active members, the parish operates the on-site Old Donation Episcopal Day School and nurtures an active youth program whose young people regularly read scripture, sing, and sometimes preach. Congregational life includes distinctive offerings such as a monthly pet-friendly Holy Eucharist ("Paws, Prayers & Praise"), Pentecost readings in more than 15 languages, Thursday healing worship with anointing, and Noon Prayers streamed on Facebook, alongside adult formation like the four-year Education for Ministry and weekly Wednesday studies. Committed to racial justice through its Becoming Beloved Community initiative (including Sacred Ground, Juneteenth observances, pilgrimages, and home-repair outreach), the church also runs community fundraisers like an annual Oyster Roast and looks ahead to new leadership with Rev. Nelson Mendoza, a first-generation Filipino American, arriving as rector in November 2025.
Service Times
Holy Eucharist: Sunday 8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist: Sunday 10:30 AM
Holy Eucharist: Sunday 5:00 PM
Healing Worship: Thursday 10:00 AM
Worship Style
Liturgical
⛪Church Details
🙏Ministries
📜Version History
Changes:
- Name:Old Donation Episcopal Church
- Street Address:4449 N. Witchduck Road
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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Added location: Old Donation Episcopal Church
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- Name:Old Donation Episcopal Church
- Website URL:https://www.olddonation.org
- Summary:Founded in 1637 as Lynnhaven Parish, the church is the oldest in Virginia Beach, has occupied its current site since 1692, and features a restored colonial building (reopened 1916, bell tower added 1923) listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With about 800 active members, the parish operates the on-site Old Donation Episcopal Day School and nurtures an active youth program whose young people regularly read scripture, sing, and sometimes preach. Congregational life includes distinctive offerings such as a monthly pet-friendly Holy Eucharist ("Paws, Prayers & Praise"), Pentecost readings in more than 15 languages, Thursday healing worship with anointing, and Noon Prayers streamed on Facebook, alongside adult formation like the four-year Education for Ministry and weekly Wednesday studies. Committed to racial justice through its Becoming Beloved Community initiative (including Sacred Ground, Juneteenth observances, pilgrimages, and home-repair outreach), the church also runs community fundraisers like an annual Oyster Roast and looks ahead to new leadership with Rev. Nelson Mendoza, a first-generation Filipino American, arriving as rector in November 2025.
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Initial church data
Last updated: 4/8/2026