The Lynnhaven Parish Church, currently known as Old Donation Episcopal Church, held it's first service on May 17, 1637 in the home of Adam & Sarah Thorowgood.  The first church building, completed in 1639, was near the Lynnhaven River in what is now the Church Point neighborhood.  That structure's foundation became a victim of the waters of the river following the hurricane of 1667.   Reports, possibly rumors, circulated in earlier times regarding sightings of tombstones on the bottom of the riverbed.  But the 21st century Lynnhaven River hides any underlying relics from the current generation. 

The second church was completed in 1692, near the site of the current building.  The 3rd Church was completed in 1736 and continues to house the congregation,  It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Old Donation Episcopal Church continues to be an active, thriving Episcopalian congregation, carrying the legacy of the many individuals who shaped it's course into the 21st century.  A 375th Anniversary Celebration was held on the weekend of June 23 - 24, 2012 with the Presiding Bishop & Primate of The Episcopal Church and the Bishop of Southern Virginia participating.  The celebration culminated in a Festival Eucharist with the Presiding Bishop of the United States serving as the celebrant for 3 of the services.

The church is located east of Independence Boulevard at 4449 N Witchduck Rd, Virginia Beach, 23455.  Its cemetery surrounds the sanctuary on three sides.  In addition to current burials, there are also older graves and tombstones that have been moved from other area locations. 

Cemetery Photographed 12 September 2004.