St. Peter's Episcopal Church

10/15/2025

Rev. John Mahlon Eidam Jr. (Papa John)

July 1, 1948 - September 21, 2025

The memory of John Mahlon Eidam Jr., who passed away on September 21, 2025 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Mahlon Eidam Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor John's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John M. Eidam, Sr. and Jeanette M. Eidam (Bechtel); his sister Janet M. Black (Raymond); and his brother-in-law Terry Kuhns. He is survived by: his sisters, Jeannie Martin (Dave), Jacquie (Mark) and Judy Kuhns; his daughter Kristy Pickurel; his grandsons, Jacob and Justin; and his son Todd Eidam (Stephanie). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and their children.

Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., October 18, 2025 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 224 S. Military Hwy., Norfolk, Va 23502. The Celebrant will be The Rt. Rev. Susan B. Haynes and The Rev. Anne Dale will be the Homilist.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John's memory to the St. Peter's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund (https://www.tmcfunding.com) (Norfolk, VA), the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, or The LOT Project (Anderson, SC).

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05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the ladies at St. Peter’s! Thank you for all you do.

01/10/2025

Virginia Beach, Virginia
UPCOMING SERVICE

Memorial Service

Feb. 1, 2025

11:00 a.m.

All Saints Episcopal Church

THE REV. J. SEGAR GRAVATT

Jacqueline Segar Gravatt (known as Segar) of Virginia Beach, Virginia died December 23,2024. She was born June 3, 1949, and grew up in Blackstone, Virginia. She was predeceased by her parents, John Segar Gravatt and Isbell Turnbull Gravatt. Segar was an ordained Episcopal priest. Her life's work was helping other people. She began her professional career in the early '70's as a recreational therapist, teaching horseback riding to children with disabilities at the Arthur Godfrey Equestrian Center in Loudon County, VA. She subsequently worked as activities director at the Zuni Presbyterian Training Center for adults with disabilities, in Zuni, VA. In the early 80's she was "called "to the ministry and entered Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA where she graduated with a Doctor of Divinity degree. She went on to spend a year at the Episcopal Seminary in Alexandria before her ordination as a Deacon in the Episcopal Church. She subsequently worked as a "permanent" deacon for 15years, primarily as a chaplain in various settings in Tidewater VA, including Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Westminster-Canterbury. In 1999 she was ordained as a priest- the first woman to be ordained in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern VA and joined All Saints Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach, VA as Associate Rector, where she remained until her retirement in 2016. Segar hoped that she will be remembered for her love of God as well as her love of life, laughter and love for people, especially the children
"When it's over, I want to say all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms." Mary Oliver.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 1,2025 at All Saints Episcopal Church.
Please keep her, her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

12/31/2024

A Celebration of Life/Thanksgiving will be held for T. Greg Evans on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. Reception will follow the service in the Parish Hall. Contact the office for more information (757)466-9392. Due to the holiday, you may have to leave a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

12/23/2024

The church has been decorated and awaits the arrival of baby Jesus. Christmas Eve services commence at 10:30 p.m. Please join us in the celebration.

03/29/2024

08/31/2023

08/30/2023

01/28/2022

Church services will be held on Sunday, January 30. However, please do not come if the road conditions are dangerous. The service will be live-streamed as usual.