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Outdoor Worship with Holy Baptism at Old Mill Park

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Today we headed down to the river to pray. We waded in the water for Holy Baptism. And then we ate at the welcome table!

Our 10 am worship service was extra special as we gathered in-person at Old Mill Park. Many of us hadn’t seen one another in face-to-face (or mask-to-mask!) in a long time. We also celebrated the Holy Baptism of Jacob, Joseph, and Nicholas.

In case you missed it, you can view photos of the celebration below. Also, below is a video of the service. You can view the service leaflet here. Many thanks to all who helped make this special day possible.

 

 

Register for 2021 Vacation Bible School!

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Compassion Camp

Children 1st – 5th grades are invited to join us for “Compassion Camp – Changing the World through Lovingkindness”.

VBS is July 19 – 23, 2021. This year, we will be offering a hybrid camp, with pre-recorded videos of Bible Stories to watch at home and two in-person gatherings on July 21 and 23 from 10 am – 11 am in Hurkamp Park.

Registration closes on July 14. Click here to sign up.

Easter 2021 Gratitude Offering

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We give thanks for the generosity of everyone who gave for our Easter Gratitude Offering. Thank you to all who gave a gift in memory of, in honor of, or in thanksgiving for someone.

We printed a listing of gifts in our Easter bulletin. Since we continued to receive generous gifts after Easter, we are publishing a completed list here.

In Memory Of:
Rose and John Alston by Michael Alston and Michele Prout
My parents, Edward and Celia Amann by Wayne Amann
Loved ones by Chuck and Linda Amos
Marion and Lois Rambo by Earl and Pat Baughman
Marjorie and Clement A. Lowe by Jonas and Karin Beals
Vincent Blasco by Susan Blasco
Our parents by Todd and Barbara Blose
Ellen Alvey Montllor by Pamela Booth
Virginia Morton by Bill Cole and Andy Cole
Our parents, John and Joyce Creasy, Vern and Joanne Newberry by Jack and Donna Creasy
The Nuckles, Cronk, Brown and Saberniak Families by Nancy Cronk
Doris B. Curtis by John R. Curtis
Shawn Endler by Anne Carey Endler
Warren and Jinxie Forbush by Sarah, Jane and Mary
Robert and Decca Frackelton, John W. Meadows by Mary Carter Frackelton
Max and Luise Goerlinger by Lorey Goerlinger
Our parents by Lewis and Susan Graves
Mark Ricke and Jerry Grimmonpre by Anne M. Grimmonpre
George Warren Haliday by Debbie Haliday
Loved ones by Lucy and Wayne Harman
Lucy Dorgan and William Lightfoot Heartwell by Alison Heartwell
Berwyn “Red” Place and Carolyn Place by Stephen and Casey Hu
Caroline Humburger by Thad and Libby Humphries
Richard A. Johnson by Peggy Johnson and Liz Coffin
Marilyn Smith by Susan Smith Karp
Cynthia F. Branscome and Lillian G. Kendall by John and AnnHall Kendall
David F. King, Sr. by Beverley G. King
The Shaefers and Webbers by Linda Kramer
Harald Loch and Walter Perdue by Achim and Laurel Loch
Douglas M. Lovelace by The Maxfield family
Mom and Pop Kaczynski by Loretta McGuigan
Geoffrey and Pamela Miller-Richards and John Bollendorf by Barbara and Guy Miller-Richards
James Ashby III by Louise, Jim, Turner and Conor (Louise Morton)
Judith C. Ashby by Louise, Jim, Turner and Conor (Louise Morton)
Tom Pugh by Louise and Bill Morton
Kerry Stallard and Paul B. Mullins by Paula Mullins
Loved ones by Elizabeth Myers
Lucy Ann Garner by Judy and Jim Norton
Mr. and Mrs. James L. O’Keefe, Jr. by Therese O’Keefe
Rainey and Lucile Casner by Janel Casner O’Malley
Bob O’Neill by Mary Jane O’Neill
Robert and Thomas Poisal by Georgine Poisal
Daniel Poppen by Phyllis Poppen
Loved Ones by Ralph and Diane Powell
Jerry Briskirk by David Ramsey
Fay and Ben Redding by Michele and Bill Redding
My parents, Anita and Frank Rose by Kathryn Riso
Norman H. Schlemm, Jr. by Schlemm family
Arthur Thomas Pugh by Al and Ellen Sharp
Gene Smith, John Pearce, and Mac Sommer by Alix Smith
Garland L. Smith, Jr. and Mary Catherine Smith Ammons by Herb and Martha Smith
Robert Austin Smith by Judy and Pete Smith
Our parents by Jack Allison and Mary Ann Stana
Patrick Verdine and Verna Dreyer by Peggy Verdine
Tim Waltonen by Jan Waltonen
Colin Thomas West by Louis and Hilary West
Artemis W. Wilhour by James M. Wilhour
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fines by Alma and Billy Withers
William C. Withers, Sr. by Alma and Billy Withers
Irene Ksanznak by Diane Young

In Thanksgiving for:
Our children and Grandchildren by Todd and Barbara Blose
All the blessings of this life by Jacqueline DePaulitte
Avery’s 1st year of college by Anne Carey Endler
OBRT Yellow Team and Mary Washington Hospice Support by Mary Carter Frackelton
Our family by Curt and Bess Goss
Our children and grandchildren by Lewis and Susan Graves
Our children and grandchildren by Mr. and Mrs. William H. Harris
Our church clergy and staff by Cindy and Bill Helton
Our daughter Collins Caroline Hinkebein by Jordan and Chris Hinkebein
My children and grandchildren by Beverley G. King
Health and God’s Blessings by The Kirsch Family
Ben Hicks by Linda Kramer
Our children and grandchildren by Jim and Vicki Lewis
The Coronavirus vaccine by Rich and Margaret Martin
Mary Wynn and Charlie McDaniel by Rennie McDaniel
Our children, Emma and Sarah by Barbara and Guy Miller-Richards
Grandchildren, Maddie, Charlie and Liam McClernon by Phyllis Poppen
Our children and grandchildren by Bob and Mary Ryan
Linda Vinnedge by Gloria Lloyd and Bob Seward
Bonnie Embrey by Stephanie and Chris Sions
My health by Alix Smith
Our children and grandchildren by Bob and Pam Thompson
My children and grandchildren by Larry Valade

In Honor of:
St. George’s staff and clergy by Anne Beals
Jeanette Cadwallender by Anne Beals
Nanette Lofaro and Norah Hooper by Joanna Catron
Family and Friends – Here and Beyond by Chris Cook
Children’s Ministries by the Davis Family
Olivia’s virtual senior year by Anne Carey Endler
All Frontline Workers by Mary Carter Frackelton
Family survival by Lorey Goerlinger
Iris Cheatham by Lucy and Wayne Harman
Mary Washington Hospice by Tom and Kathy Hitt
Dick Hu and Sue Hu by Stephen and Casey Hu
The Reverend Catherine Hicks by Linda Kramer
The Shrine Mont Staff by Tom and Jan Meredith
My sons, Hunter and Tucker by Laurie Newman
All of my families by Miriam Jones Parsons
St. George’s Clergy and Staff by JoAnne Rose
Bill and Cindy Helton by Monecia and Tom Shelton
Our overall ministry work by Gamal Soltan
My son, Shawn Verdine by Peggy Verdine
The Rev. Joseph H. Hensley, Jr. by Gordon and Victoria Willis
Mrs. Edith C. Withers by Alma and Billy Withers

In gratitude:
By Martha and Gary Ferrebee
By Maureen Friedham
By Maggie and Bruce Heckman
By the Kaiman family
By Eleonore Spears
By Mr. and Mrs. J.M.H. Willis, Jr.

 

The Table at St. George’s Receives a Generous Grant by The Honeywell Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation

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The Honeywell Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation awarded The Table at St. George’s a $25,000 grant to support its ministry to provide fresh fruit and vegetables to those challenged with food insecurity in the city of Fredericksburg and surrounding counties. This generous grant came at a time when The Table was grappling with operational constraints and the increased needs of its clients due to COVID-19.

In April 2020 when no longer able to safely distribute food from St. George’s parish hall, The Table leadership quickly expanded an initiative called The Table in The World (TITW), which provides low-contact deliveries of fresh produce, eggs and cheese directly to community sites and organizations that serve diverse clients in need. Many individuals who receive free food from TITW have health issues, transportation challenges, and/or mental health issues in addition to limited finances. Making healthy food easily available helps to alleviate additional stress caused by the pandemic.

The Table gratefully acknowledges the valued support from The Honeywell Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation. This fund has provided financial support for the Table since 2013. The cost of operating TITW far exceeds the costs of operating the normal indoor food pantry. The Honeywell grant most recently awarded went toward fresh food TITW delivered in November 2020 through January 2021. This grant ensured the continuation of food deliveries directly to those in need and strengthened St. George’s food ministry as it prepares to reopen The Table in downtown Fredericksburg’s Market Square on May 4, 2021 from noon to 2:00 pm. This socially distanced food pantry will provide fresh fruits and vegetables to neighbors in need.

In 2020, The Table and TITW gave away approximately $118,000 worth of food. Those served include the young and aged, the able-bodied and the physically challenged, the unemployed and many who are working one or two jobs but are unable to earn enough to adequately nourish their families. Food provided by The Table/TITW and other such food operations can make a significant difference in the amount of food available to the people of our community, many of whom receive food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The Table is grateful for the generosity of the Honeywell Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation and all who support St. George’s efforts to improve the lives of people living with food insecurity. More than 90% of funding for The Table comes from awards, donations, fundraisers, and grants. In-kind donations are provided by corporations and local businesses.

For more information, contact Laurel Loch at 540.373.4133 or Laurel Loch.

Visit The Table at St. George’s Facebook page at facebook.com/thetableatstg.

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Holy Week and Easter 2021 Pictures

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A big thank you to everyone who helped make our Holy Week and Easter services possible. From staff, to clergy, to ushers, greeters, musicians, altar guild, flower guild, and more we are blessed beyond measure with those willing to serve in ministry at our parish! We hope you enjoy the below photos from our worship time together.

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