About Us

St Mary’s Whitechapel welcomes everyone and invites their participation in all aspects of his or her worship experience. We strive to blend our past, present and future and at all times nurturing and caring for our members, their families and the community. All of our campus is a sacred space to feed your body, mind and spirit.
— Connie H.

St. Mary's Whitechapel is a part of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, and in communion with other Anglican churches throughout the world.

The Mission Statement of St. Mary’s Whitechapel Episcopal Church

  • To be a servant community witnessing to the love and lordship of Jesus Christ;

  • To use our spirituality and material resources with Christian responsibility;

  • To encourage Christian growth and worship for all;

  • To meet the needs of our neighbors in cooperation with other churches;

  • To provide leadership and support in denominational affairs and the church universal;

  • To invest our energies in evangelism; and

  • To devote every effort to promote the welfare and spiritual wellbeing of our congregation.