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St. George’s Celebrates the Faulkners – May 3

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When: Sunday May 3, 2 – 4 pm

Where: St. George’s Nave with Reception to Follow in Faulkner Hall

The 27th Rector of St. George’s, the Rev. Joe Hensley, invites you to celebrate the legacy of the 24th Rector, the Rev. Tom Faulkner and his wife, Mary, who served St. George’s for 30+ years and made an especially big impact on young people all over Fredericksburg.

Their daughter, Ann Faulkner Ridgeway, will share some memories of her parents and reflections on their values which have been passed on to future generations.

The Rev. Charles Sydnor, who served as Associate Rector with Rev. Faulkner and succeeded him as Rector, will discuss his experiences working with the Faulkners.

Our St. George’s History Committee will offer some historic context. There will be an opportunity for questions and comments after our speakers.

A reception follows with a blessing of newly restored Faulkner Hall, part of our Open to All in Love capital project.

We hope you can join us for the time of celebration, reflection, and fellowship.

The Peacemakers in Concert at St. George’s: April 19, 3pm

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St. George’s Episcopal Church will offer a free concert on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 3 pm, featuring The Peacemakers.
The Peacemakers are a musical duo featuring Jackie (guitar and vocals) and Eddie (guitar, violin and vocals).  Together they share their renditions of world music and modern folk tunes with both covers and original songs.  They create a harmony that is only obtainable by musicians with a true connection, both with each other and their audience. The talent and warmth generated by Eddie and Jackie, along with their musical styling, signature tempo changes, blue notes, and crunchy chords, make for a truly captivating performance. The Sunday afternoon concert is free with donations accepted at the door.

Known for its lush acoustics and welcoming atmosphere, St. George’s offers a year-round concert series showcasing both local and nationally recognized artists. This performance promises an afternoon of “beautiful music in a beautiful space,” continuing the church’s tradition of musical excellence. Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted at the door to support our music and ministry at St. George’s.

St. George’s Episcopal Church is a vibrant and inclusive spiritual community. “No matter who you are, whom you love, or where you’ve been, there’s a place for you here,” says the church’s leadership. With a commitment to service, justice, and peace, St. George’s welcomes all to experience its diverse worship and music offerings.

For more information about the concert or the church’s music series, please contact (540) 373-4133 or email music@stgeorgesepiscopal.net. Visit www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/music/concerts to learn more.

Holy Week and Easter Worship 2025

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Easter_2025When the road is rough
You don’t have to go it alone
We can walk the way
Together in God’s Love.

 

We are pleased to announce our worship schedule for Holy Week and Easter and we joyfully look forward to celebrating this holy time in our church life with you! Our worship services will be in-person and those livestreamed are noted below.

 

Palm Sunday – April 13

7:45 am, 10 am Combined Worship (service livestreamed on YouTube Live), 5:30 pm Celtic
Note Special Worship Schedule!

Monday – April 14, 5:30 pm

Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Nave

Sung Taize Worship – Tuesday, April 15 at 7 pm

Sung service featuring the music of Taize, an international worshipping community. Service Leaflet. 

Wednesday – April 16 at 12 pm

Noon Eucharist with with Prayers for Healing

Maundy Thursday – April 17 at 7 pm

With optional footwashing and stripping of the altar. Service Leaflet. 

Good Friday – April 18 at 12 pm and 7 pm

12 pm: Service with sermon. Service Leaflet.
2 pm: Micah Ministries’ Ecumenical Stations of the Cross (begin at 1013 Princess Anne St). Service Leaflet.
7 pm: Service with sung passion composed by John H. Vreeland, Director of Music Ministries at St. George’s. Service Leaflet.

Holy Saturday –  April 19

8:30 am: Morning Prayer in our Nave. Service Leaflet.
5 pm: Liturgy of the Light in Sydnor Hall – for children and their families.  Service Leaflet. 
8 pm: The Great Vigil of Easter in the Nave. Service Leaflet

Easter Sunday, April 20

6:30 am: Micah Sunrise Service – at The Presbyterian Church
7:45 am: Holy Eucharist – Spoken Rite I. Service Leaflet.
9:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II with Jazz Band and Choir.  Also on YouTube Live. Service leaflet.
10:15 am: Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages. Locations: 1-3 years search in Sydnor Courtyard, 4-7 years search Renwick Courtyard, and 8-11 years search our Graveyard.
11:15 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II with Organ and Choir. Service Leaflet.
5:30 pm: Celtic Evensong with Holy Communion and Celtic Ensemble. Service Leaflet.

Ash Wednesday and Lent 2025

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An Invitation to a Holy Lent

from the Book of Common Prayer, p. 264

Dear People of God: The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting. Thereby, the whole congregation was put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and of the need which all Christians continually have to renew their repentance and faith. I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word. Lent is a season of preparation for the joy of the resurrection of Jesus at Easter. Just as we as Christians are invited to observe a Holy Lent, we invite you to journey with us in community during this sacred time of reflection and renewal. While some may associate the time of Lent with penitence, it is also a time of deepening our connection with God. It is a time we intentionally open ourselves us to God as we patiently wait for the blessings of Easter.

Ash Wednesday – March 5

We mark the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. The Ashes we receive on our foreheads remind us that we are “dust and to dust we shall return”. They are a solemn and comforting reminder that there are other pilgrims with us on this journey.

St. George’s will hold services at the following times:

  • 7:00 am: (no Eucharist)
  • 12:00 noon: (Holy Eucharist)
  • 4:30 pm: (intended for children and families but open to all)
  • 7:00 pm: (Holy Eucharist)

The invitation to receive ashes on the forehead as a sign of humility and mortality will be offered at each service.

Wednesdays in Lent:

3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 : Noon Worship
12 pm Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing

Sundays in Lent

3/9, 3/16, 3/23: Lent Worship
7:45 am, 9 am Worship – also livestreamed, 11:15 am,
5:30 pm Celtic Evensong, 8 pm Compline

3/30: Laetare Sunday with Visit from Bishop Harris
7:45 am, 10 am Combined Worship – also livestreamed,
5:30 pm Celtic Evensong, 8 pm Compline

4/6: Fifth Sunday in Lent
7:45 am, 9 am Worship – also livestreamed, 11:15 am,
5:30 pm Celtic Evensong, 8 pm Compline

4/13: Palm Sunday
7:45 am, 10 am Combined Worship – also livestreamed,
5:30 pm Celtic Evensong, 8 pm Compline

Daily Office on Zoom: Join a group of St. Georgians praying Morning and Evening Prayer, Monday – Friday at 8:00 am and 5:30 pm on Zoom. The service only takes about 20 minutes. Click here to join.
  • Meeting ID: 890 4918 9545
  • Passcode: 638538
  • Dial in: +1 301 715 8592

Free YogaVoice® Workshop

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St. George’s is hosting a free YogaVoice workshop February 21 – 23, 2025. All are invited to participate. No previous experience with Yoga or singing required.

YogaVoice® is a personal transformation technology founded by opera singer and yoga teacher Mark Moliterno that helps you to find your deep, inner purpose and its clear expression. Time-honored yoga practices, yoga therapy techniques, and a wellness-based voice training method help you remove the obstacles that might be impeding your authentic voice. YogaVoice® training provides essential tools for cultivating an empowered voice in singing, public speaking, teaching, and entrepreneurship.

The YogaVoice® workshop, led by founder Mark Moliterno, takes place on:

  • Friday, February 21, 7 pm – 9 pm: Introductory Lecture – How Yoga breathing and simple postures can improve singing, speaking, and overall health
  • Saturday, February 22, 9:30 am – 4 pm: Yoga breathing and stretching techniques, finding your authentic voice, building a YogaVoice® practice
  • Sunday, February 23,  1:30 pm – 4 pm: YogaVoice® review and group phonation practice, singing in large and small groups

For more information about YogaVoice®, visit their website.
To sign up, click here.

About Mark Moliterno:
Mark Moliterno, MM, E-RYT500, C-IAYT, YACEP, POLY, is an award-winning professional opera singer, voice teacher, yoga teacher/educator, IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist, workshop leader, and author. He is considered a thought-leader in the area of 21st Century vocal technology, a master teacher of both singing and classical yoga, and a specialist in helping people understand and connect to their authentic voices.

Mark holds the BM and MM degrees in Voice and Opera from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music where his teacher and mentor was the famous vocal pedagogue, Richard Miller. His extensive performing career has taken him to many countries in a variety of leading operatic roles and as a concert soloist and recitalist.

Since 2009, Mark has also refined his gifts and skills as a yoga teacher and yoga therapist. He is the Creator and Founding Partner of YogaVoice®, a unique personal transformation technology that combines several traditions of Yoga with Systematic Voice Technique, to develop authenticity and wellness in the art of singing and personal communication. A sought-after clinician, he presents YogaVoice® workshops internationally at professional conferences and gatherings.

Mark has published articles in YogaLiving Magazine and The Journal of Singing. He is a co-author of The Musician’s Being and The Musician’s Breath, and is the author and featured instructor of The Musician’s Breath Yoga DVD. He will be a featured author in an Oxford University Press book on 21st Century Vocal Pedagogy, due in early 2025.

Mark Moliterno was the recipient of the prestigious Patrick D Kenan Award for Vocal Health and Wellness from the Duke Voice Care Center (2019). He is a member of the Part-Time Faculty at The New School College of Performing Arts in New York City and maintains private voice and yoga therapy studios in New Jersey, New York City, eastern Pennsylvania, and remotely.