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St. George’s Musicians to Perform Free Christmas Concert

December 5, 2021 by St. George's Leave a Comment

Christmas ConcertSt. George’s Episcopal Church will host its annual program wide concert featuring its choirs and instrumental ensembles on Sunday, December 19 at 3 pm. The concert is part of St. George’s Chamber Series. This eclectic afternoon of holiday music will showcase the varied music ensembles at St. George’s. Works will include festive choral music, jazz, Christmas favorites from the Celtic tradition, handbell choir, and a festive hymn sing.

Located at 905 Princess Anne Street in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia, St. George’s Episcopal Church offers a wide range of concerts throughout the year featuring local and out of town musicians. The nave’s lush acoustics provide the perfect backdrop for “beautiful music in a beautiful space”.

The concert is free with donations accepted at the door. Masks are required for all visitors – vaccinated or unvaccinated – over the age of 2. Seating will be staggered to allow for social distancing. For more information, contact (540) 373-4133 or music@stgeorgesepiscopal.net. To learn more about St. George’s concert series, visit www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/music/concerts.

You are welcome at St. George’s, an historic Episcopal Church in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia. No matter who you are, whom you love, or where you’ve been, there’s a place for you here. St. George’s offers services with diverse music and styles of worship based in sacred story and traditions. We have hearts for service and advocate for justice and peace in our local and global communities. We work to help the entire family of God thrive by giving of our time, talent, and treasure. We invite you to join us or to come for a visit. For more information, visit StGeorgesEpiscopal.net.

Filed Under: Adult Formation, Children's Music, Fellowship, Ministries, Music, News Blog, Parish Life, Welcome, Worship

Now Hiring – Nursery Assistant

November 16, 2021 by St. George's Leave a Comment

Nursery Assistant Job Description

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Work Schedule: Up to 10 hours per week; during the program year on Sundays from 8:30 am to 1 pm to offer nursery care for children during the 9 am and 11:15 am services and the 10 am formation hour. During the Summer, from June to early September, 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Additional hours for special service times (for e.g., Christmas Eve), events and meetings are requested, and adequate notice is provided. Meetings with supervisor(s), occur outside of the childcare hours, scheduled as convenient for both parties.

Job Summary
The Nursery Assistant ensures that the St. George’s nursery is a safe and loving environment for the youngest members of the parish, 0-4 years of age. The Nursery Assistants contribute to creating a warm, trustworthy and welcoming environment for children and their adult guardians. The Nursery Assistants follow the appropriate safety procedures and other guidelines.

Essential functions:
Child care and nursery management
• Provides care for children in the nursery, including diaper changes, consoling upset children, providing snacks etc.;
• Helps to ensure appropriate ratio of adults to children is maintained in the nursery (1:4 with children over 1; 1: 3 with babies under 1), and the appropriate number of nursery staff are present (2); for a maximum capacity of 8 individuals in the nursery;
• Informs the Nursery Supervisor about supplies needed, including snacks, diapers, wipes and first aid kit;
• Manages the sign-in/sign-out process for children and their adult guardians, releasing children only to adults authorized for pick-up;
• Maintains an injury log that records the details of any accident, date and time parents notified and their response, and keeps supervisor apprised;
• Meets regularly with supervisor to learn about nursery care for the upcoming segment of the calendar year, with particular attention to special services, and to learn about any changes or events that would have an impact on nursery;
• Practices at least once annually the emergency fire exit procedure to ensure their successful use in an emergency, under the guidance of the Nursery Supervisor;

Minimum requirements and qualifications:
• A minimum of 3 years related experience which includes working with young children (children under 6)
• Full Covid vaccination
• Certification in Infant/child CPR and First Aid (preferable, not required)
• Safeguarding God’s children (all modules relating to this job description)
• Organizational skills and strong oral communication skills
• Good team player and interpersonal skills.

Physical requirements:
• Able to move freely in and out of different settings (homes, church, outdoors),
• Able to lift small children.

Those interested in applying should contact Marilyn Farrington.

 

 

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Now Hiring: Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries

October 28, 2021 by St. George's 2 Comments

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Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries:
Staff Job Description

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St. George’s Episcopal Church
Located in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia along the Rappahannock River, St. George’s Episcopal Church is a vibrant and inclusive congregation of over 1,000 members committed to welcoming all into Christian community. Members and visitors alike delight in worshiping God both inside and outside of their four walls. The congregation is a key player in the local community through feeding ministries of the church and ecumenical engagement in the larger Fredericksburg area. St. George’s is openly affirming of the LGBTQIA+ community and seeks to be a welcoming and inclusive community. St. George’s is known for their superb music, diverse liturgical styles of worship, educational programming for all ages, and outreach ministries to the city and beyond. The parish is currently searching for a new staff person to join their team.

Position Overview
The Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries (DCYFM) will provide vision, dynamic leadership and oversight to the children, youth and family ministries, nursery through twelfth grade, at St. George’s Episcopal Church. This position equips volunteer lay leaders to nurture the spiritual growth and development of children, youth and their families, to build a thriving parish community rooted in our faith, characterized by belonging, inclusion and service. Current children’s ministry offerings include Montessori-based Sunday morning Christian formation, nursery care, baptism and baptismal preparation (in collaboration with clergy), worship involvement, and preschool partnership. Current youth ministry offerings include: Sunday morning Christian formation, Sunday evening youth group, Confirmation, local service opportunities, mission trips and retreats, participation in Diocesan events, and worship leadership including acolytes. St. George’s seeks to expand upon current family and parent fellowship and formation opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on creating a comprehensive vision for our Children, Youth and Family Ministries with clergy and other key stakeholders and align programs to the vision;
  • Share the Good News of God’s love through planning and organizing an annual calendar of regular, engaging and creative children and youth formation activities;
  • Promote the development and growth of lay leaders, including teachers and commission members, to lead children, youth and family ministries;
  • Equip and build relationships with adult caregivers as primary faith-builders in children and youth families and build community among families;
  • Coordinate regular visits to St. George’s preschool by clergy and staff to build relationship through formation and pastoral connection;
  • Establish and implement systems of pastoral care for children, youth and their families, in collaboration with clergy, lay leaders, and other professionals;
  • Communicate children and youth ministry formation activities (including acolyte ministry), events and opportunities to serve, with children, youth, their families, and church staff through both targeted and broad communication channels (website, bulletin, emails, social media, newsletters, etc.);
  • Collaborate with the clergy to ensure the inclusion of children and youth in worship;
  • Collaborate closely with the Children’s Music Director;
  • Maintain a database of children, youth, their caregivers and teachers;
  • Manage budget needs for each area of ministry in collaboration with supervisor, vestry and commission leaders;
  • Provide oversight to nursery ministry, including staffing, regular cleaning and caregiver engagement;
  • Participate regularly in staff meetings and maintain open lines of communication with staff and clergy, advocating for children, youth and families in parish-wide discussion;
  • Attend and actively support worship and fellowship opportunities geared at preschool, children, youth and their families;
  • Network in the community, with other churches, in the Diocese and in the larger Christian formation community to develop a mutual resource base of children, youth and family expertise;
  • Develop and implement effective safety measures (e.g. fire plans, Covid protocols), sexual misconduct and abuse prevention church practices and policies for all who work with children and youth at St. George’s, in collaboration with the church staff and Vestry.

Reporting Structure and Position Classification
The DCYFM reports directly to the Associate Rector. This is a full-time (40+ hours per week) exempt position, primarily working Sunday through Thursday, with weekend and evening work, as well as some travel. Adequate comp time will be provided in the case of overnight travel.

Required Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent;
  • Minimum 3-5 years paid ministry experience;
  • Deep and thoughtful Christian faith and love for the Episcopal tradition;
  • Training or willingness to receive training in children and youth formation curricula;
  • Experience with and passion for working with children, youth and their families;
  • Organizational and administrative skills for program and team management;
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, and comfort with social media and communication platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous training or experience with Godly Play or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd;
  • Continued education in a related field of study (youth ministry, Christian formation, spiritual direction or practice, etc.)
  • Training or education in human development and learning

True to our commitment to racial justice and LGBTQIA+ inclusion, people of color, and queer-identifying individuals are highly encouraged to apply. Compensation is commensurate with experience and comparable Episcopal positions including salary and benefits. St. George’s is open to considering candidates who are lay, ordained, or graduating seminary.

Qualified applicants are invited to share a resume and cover letter with Martha Whitesides.

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2020 Vacation Bible School

July 1, 2020 by St. George's Leave a Comment

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Compassion Camp – Virtual Vacation Bible School
Children are invited to join us for a Virtual Vacation Bible School from July 20 – 24, 2020. The theme for this year is Compassion Camp. The program is written for children in 1st – 5th grades, but all children are welcome to join if they would like to. We have an excellent line up of some familiar faces and neat activities planned, and most of the events for VBS will be able to be completed at a time of your choosing. Please contact Hecti with any questions.
To register, fill out the form below. If the form isn’t displaying correctly, click here.

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St. George’s Musicians to Perform Free Concert

November 26, 2019 by St. George's Leave a Comment

Music of St. George's Chamber ConcertSt. George’s Episcopal Church will host its annual program wide concert featuring its choirs and instrumental ensembles on Sunday, December 15 at 3 pm. The concert is part of St. George’s Chamber Series. This eclectic afternoon of holiday music will showcase the varied music ensembles at St. George’s. Works will include festive choral music, jazz, Christmas favorites from the Celtic tradition, music from the Messiah for horn and organ, and music from The Nutcracker.

Located at 905 Princess Anne Street in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia, St. George’s Episcopal Church offers a wide range of concerts throughout the year featuring local and out of town musicians. The nave’s lush acoustics provide the perfect backdrop for “beautiful music in a beautiful space”.

The concert is free with donations accepted at the door. For more information, contact (540) 373-4133 or email us. To learn more about St. George’s concert series, visit www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/music/concerts.

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