Welcome

Whoever you are, Jesus welcomes you to the table, and longs to feed you, to satisfy your hunger, with his very self. So come to him with your hunger, and hear again those gracious words of compassion: “I am the Bread of Life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry. And whoever believes in me will never thirst. — Geoffrey Tristram, SSJE

Located in Lancaster, Virginia on the picturesque Northern Neck, St. Mary’s Whitechapel is an historic colonial church. Established in 1669, we honor our 350 year history while embracing the present and supporting future generations.

Worship

St. Mary’s Whitechapel is a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church in America and the World Wide Anglican Communion. Our Sunday services are rooted in the Book of Common Prayer and biblical readings are taken from the cyclical Lectionary. Services consist of prayers, hymns, biblical readings, a sermon and Holy Communion.

In addition to our 11:15 a.m. Sunday service, we hold special services such as:

Serving the World

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”
— Matthew 35-36

We strive to meet the call from Jesus to love our neighbors in many ways, and invite you to join as we do. Our ministries include:

  • Upper Lancaster Community Food Pantry

  • Meals on Wheels

  • Educational Grants for Students

  • School Supplies for local elementary school

  • White Chapel Woods Nature Trail

Building Community

“For where two or three gather in my name,
there am I with them.”
— Matthew 18-20

We are called to be in community with one another, to love our neighbors, and to support each other. The early church, as told through the Book of Acts, met together, shared meals together, and worshipped together. It is in community that we buoy each other up and share the gifts of ourselves with others.

In addition to gathering during worship, we also gather through

  • Twice weekly Community Line Dancing

  • Twice weekly Community Chair Yoga

  • Monthly Book Club, in person and via zoom

  • Serving on teams to support the church and community activities

  • 1st Sunday’s Luncheon and Simple Sunday coffee hours

  • Seasonal Christian Education programs

  • White Chapel Woods Nature Trail Stewardship

5940 White Chapel Road
Lancaster, VA 22503

Sunday
11:15 AM