All God's Children
Families
At Little Chapel, we welcome children of all ages and stages of life to join us in worship. We have children's bulletins for age 3+ and 7+ to go along with the Word of the day. Sunday school for Kindergarteners through 5th grade runs from mid-September through May.
Our 8:30am ARISE service is a shorter, more casual service in which wiggly children are welcome to roam around!
Our 10:30am Traditional service has a children's moment welcoming young ones to the first pew for a story-time before the Scripture lessons.
If parents choose to utilize our nursery, we have professional childcare available at 8:30am and 10:30am for infants through age 6.
Congregational Care
Congregational Care at Little Chapel on the Boardwalk, guided by our Deacon Jeannie Willets, is dedicated to supporting members through various life challenges. Understanding the transformative power of care in discipleship, the church offers personalized support for those dealing with loss, COVID-related struggles, addiction, trauma, mental health issues, or spiritual growth. This section includes options for directed support like sending a card, meal, completing an errand, or visiting. We encourage members to fill out a Care form. We emphasize walking alongside each individual to find hope, help, and healing in Jesus, reinforcing a message of empathy, support, and community connection.
At Little Chapel on the Boardwalk, we are deeply committed to supporting you through prayer. Whether it's for yourself or someone you know, our team is honored to bring your requests before God. We regularly dedicate time to pray for each request we receive, ensuring that your concerns are heard and lifted up in faith. Let us join you in seeking comfort, guidance, and strength through prayer.
Prayer Request
Celebrating your wedding at The Little Chapel on the Boardwalk in our beautiful chapel, rich in history and charm, provides an intimate atmosphere for your holy ceremony. To inquire about getting married and to learn more about our services, please reach out for more information.
Weddings
At Little Chapel on the Boardwalk, we offer a wealth of resources to support and enrich your spiritual journey. From educational materials and devotionals to guides for personal growth and community involvement, our resources are tailored to meet a variety of needs. For more information and to explore the resources available, please reach out to us. We're here to assist you in finding the tools that best support your path of faith and engagement with our community.
Resources
Little Chapel on the Boardwalk
Missions
1. Food Support
- Salvation Army and Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina: Collecting non-perishable food items year-round. [Salvation Army](https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/cape-fear/), [Food Bank CENC](https://foodbankcenc.org).
2. Fundraising Initiatives
- Feed the Pig: Donations to the Coastal Carolina Presbytery hunger program. [PresbyCC](http://presbycc.org).
- WARM – Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry: Annual market for buying tools and house parts. [WARMNC](https://www.warmnc.org).
3. Housing and Shelter Efforts
- Habitat for Humanity: Building homes with local churches. [Cape Fear Habitat](https://www.capefearhabitat.org).
- Eden Village: Building and maintaining homes for the homeless. [Eden Village](https://www.edenvillagewil.org).
- Crossnore School: Housing at Matthew House for summer visitors. [Crossnore](https://www.crossnore.org).
4. Seasonal and International Aid
- Christmas Shoebox Gifts: For Meals on Wheels recipients.
- Meals on Wheels: Monthly meal preparation and delivery. [Meals on Wheels](https://www.weekendmealsonwheels.org).
- Malawi Sponsorship: Funding for children's schooling. [Presbyterian Mission Malawi](https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/global/malawi/).
- Church World Service: Christmas Eve offerings for disaster relief. [CWS Global](https://cwsglobal.org).
5. Special Offerings
- Various annual offerings for different Presbyterian programs and local charities. [Special Offerings PCUSA](https://specialofferings.pcusa.org).
6. Youth Engagement
- Boy Scouts Troop 232: Supporting various scouting activities. [Boy Scouts America](https://www.scouting.org).
Each initiative highlights the church's commitment to community service and global outreach, with links for further details and opportunities to get involved.
Matthew House
Matthew House, a charming two-story beach house on our church grounds, is just a block away from the ocean. It offers cozy accommodations for up to 16 people, ideally suited for church and college groups visiting the Cape Fear region for mission activities. This welcoming house is designed to be a comfortable retreat for those engaged in meaningful mission work in the area.
OUR STORY
Eden Village
We have made service our habit. We built a house called Safe Harbor in Eden Village so that a man in Wilmington who didn't have a place to lay his head found shelter he could call home.
