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Emmanuel Episcopal Church

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Emmanuel Church (estab. 1844) is located in the Virginia Piedmont town of Chatham (population 1,300) which is also the county seat of Pittsylvania County and home to Chatham Hall, the Episcopal-affiliated boarding high school for girls.  The nave is carpenter gothic in style and houses an 1865 Hamill Pipe Organ.  In addition to the worship space, the church building includes a parish hall, kitchen, conference room, small reception/receiving room or parlor, nursery room, Sunday school room, rector's office, music director's office, several storage closets, store room and an undercroft.

In May, 2019 we celebrated our 175th anniversary. This is a time of renewal as we think about our history and where God is calling us in this day. 125 years ago, Emmanuel founded Chatham Hall, www.chathamhall.edu. We are developing creative ministries together as we strive to live deeper into our baptismal promises. 

 

Worship times

Sunday
11:00 am
English
worship

Ministries

Chatham Hall

Arts & Culture
Faith Formation

Spiritual practices. Faith Formation. Worship leadership. Special events: Burning of the Greens, Blessing of dorm rooms, Blessing of Animals, All Hallows Eve,  Evensong. 

Rev Becky Crites

Asst Chaplain for Episcopal Identity

Chatham Concert Series

Arts & Culture

We join with Chatham First in offering a fall and winter classical music program for the town of Chatham. Presented by the wonderfully talented musicians: Kevin and Elizabeth Matheson and Bryan Matheson.

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66 N Main St
P.O. Box 26
Chatham, VA 24531
United States

Phone
Email address

Contact

Rev. Becky Crites

Priest in Charge, Emmanuel. Asst. Chaplain for Episcopal Identity, Chatham Hall.

Organized groups

Neighborhood associations
Eucharistic Ministers/Visitors
Choir

Other community groups

Chatham Hall
Chatham Concert Series
Chatham First (town improvement society)
Chatham Garden Club
PEO (a philantropic educational organization)
SPCA of Pittsylvania County
Pittsylvania Pet Center