Who We Are

The sturdy marl walls of Grace Church have been standing since 1697 despite the ravages of war during the two sieges of Yorktown (1781 and 1862) and despite the "great fire" of 1814. It continues, as it has for generations, to serve the York-Hampton Parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia.

Our church celebrated its 300th anniversary in 1997. It bears witness to the living faith of our Ancestors and now supports members of a growing congregation who seek to know Christ more fully and to make Him known.

A brief history of Grace Church is compiled on the following pages.

How We Are Organized

The parish is administered by a combination of full-time, part-time, and volunteer staff, as well as an elected vestry and supporting commission system.

What We Believe

The Essential Facts about the Episcopal Church are summarized in this on-line brochure, taken from the 1995 edition of a printed pamphlet available (along with many other useful documents) from Episcopal Books and Resources.