2026 Gala: Beacon of Hope

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Hosted by St. Thomas Episcopal Church to support our community outreach partners

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Details

  • Saturday, October 3
  • 6:00 – 10:00 pm
  • Cocktail Attire
  • Delta Hotel
    725 Woodlake Dr
    Chesapeake, VA 23320
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Highlights of the Evening

  • Cocktail Hour featuring music by Frank Sings Frank
  • Dinner
  • Recognition of our Partners
  • Silent Auction
  • Wine Pull
  • Cash Bar
  • Catering
  • DJ, Dancing, and Photo Booth
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Tickets Available

Beginning June 15
Ending September 12

There are two ways to make a reservation:

  1. Online reservation will open June 1
  2. By scanning the QR code on one of our print ads

About the Event

St. Thomas Episcopal Church is an active member of the Chesapeake community and works to enrich lives beyond our own.

We are excited to host an event that will bring awareness and raise funds to support those in our community who are in need.

The evening begins with a cocktail hour featuring Frank Sings Frank, serenading us with Sinatra-style entertainment.

Followed by a presentation, dinner and dancing.

There will be an array of silent auction items as well as several other ways to contribute.

All net proceeds from the gala will support our community outreach partners.

Community Outreach Partners

Our parishioners are proud to volunteer time, donate necessary goods and resources, and provide financial support to improve the quality of life for persons in Chesapeake and the larger Hampton Roads community.

Delivering meals and joy to seniors and housebound adults in our community mealsonwheelschesapeake.com
Offering health services to low income and uninsured. chesapeakecare.org

Sponsor Information

We humbly request the financial support of corporate and individual sponsors. Your generosity will help bring awareness to those in our community in need and raise an ambitious $30,000 to support our local partners.

For more sponsorship information contact Kim Kolonich at 717-994-4232 or gala@stthomaschesapeake.org.

Level 1

Safe Harbor

$ 500

Two tickets to the event

Quarter-page ad in the program

Become a Safe Harbor Sponsor

Level 2

Guiding Light

$ 1,000

Four tickets to the event

Promotional table

Half-page ad in the program

Become a Guiding Light Sponsor

Level 3

Galaxy

$ 1,500

Eight tickets to the event

Promotional table

Company profile and full-page ad in the program

Fund two tickets to one of our outreach sponsors

Become a Lighthouse Sponsor

Silent Auction

You may choose to make a donation to the silent auction, in which case you or your business will be recognized on auction displays at the event and in our gala program.

We are looking for a wide range of NEW ITEMS to include in the silent auction. The possibilities may include, but are not limited to: fine artisan pieces, theater tickets, restaurant gift certificates, business gift items or services, vacation home, recreational activities. The list goes on and on!

For more information or to donate an item, contact Kathleen Kimball at gala@stthomaschesapeake.org.

Your Support Matters

Even if you can’t make it to the event, we value your generosity. Use the button below to make your donation today!
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