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My St. George’s Story

November 2, 2026 by Stephanie Dolezal Leave a Comment

For our 2027 Annual Giving Campaign, we are celebrating the People, Place, and Pastoral Leadership that support the ministries of St. George’s. Some St. Georgians – just like you – have generously shared their St. George’s story.

Mia Guille

Mia Guille has been a St. Georgian for about two years. She is active with our shared college and young adult ministry, The House, and is a student at University of Mary Washington.  Mia had this to say about the community she has found at St. George’s and The House, “That is the best thing I’ve joined in my life. I don’t think I would still be here if I didn’t join it.”  We hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch the video and hear Mia’s St. George’s Story.

Bill and Cindy Helton

Bill and Cindy Helton have been St. Georgians for more than 46 years. They are both interested and active with preserving our history and sharing our story. In Bill’s words, “we’d like to leave a legacy for St. George’s as others have left the legacy for us.” Cindy shares that throughout her time in our parish she has learned and grown in her faith and giving, “where I thought there was scarcity, there’s been provision. And where I thought that I couldn’t do it, I found that with the help of everyone around me here, I can do more.”  We hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch the video and hear Bill and Cindy’s St. George’s Story.

 

Tricia and Daniel Dumas

Tricia and Daniel Dumas (with Heartley) came to St. George’s about a year ago. Tricia is our seminary student. They both volunteer with The House and are active with Education for Ministry (EfM) and our virtual Daily Office group.  In Daniel’s words since joining St. George’s, “This year has been a growing year and learning year. Lots of new things and new people and new traditions that we get to learn and take part in.” We hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch the video and hear Tricia and Daniel’s St. George’s Story.

Joseph Lyttle

Joseph Lyttle is a member of our vestry, a Lay Eucharistic Minister, and convener for our General Endowment Fund. In his words, “I think that I have received so much from St. George’s and now looking at my life and seeing how much God has given me in my own life just makes me want to give back more.” We hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch the video and hear Joseph’s St. George’s Story.

Filed Under: Adult Formation, Fellowship, Giving, Grace in Action, Home Page, Ministries, News Blog, We Serve, Welcome, World Mission, Worship

Scary Music for Organ Concert – Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 pm

October 5, 2026 by Stephanie Dolezal Leave a Comment

St. George’s will offer a free concert of Scary Music for Organ on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 pm, featuring The Organists of St. George’s (Trystan Bennett, Brooks Kuykendall, Achim Loch, and Lucy Monte).
Our most popular annual concert includes haunting renditions of works by J.S. Bach, Beaumont, Chaminade, Elfman, Gounod, Guilmant, Langlais, Mendelssohn, Messiaen, Mozart, and others. The evening will be sure to be terrifyingly delightful and monstrously entertaining. Feel free to come in costume!
The concert is free with donations to the organ fund 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.

Filed Under: Adult Formation, Children's Music, Fellowship, Home Page, Ministries, Music, Music at St. George's, News Blog, Parish Life, St. George's in the News, We Serve, Welcome, Worship, Youth News

Life in Christ Preaching Series

August 17, 2026 by Stephanie Dolezal Leave a Comment

As we return to the program year, it is a good time to return to a basic question: “What does it mean to live as a disciple of Jesus?” Each week in our morning services, we will examine some qualities of “life in Christ” based on the appointed scriptures in the Lectionary.

  • Aug 23: Seeking freedom together.
  • Aug 30: Listening to God’s call.
  • Sept 6: Loving God and our Neighbors.
  • Sept 13: Forgiving abundantly.
  • Sept 20: Practicing Generosity.
  • Sept 27: Changing our Minds and Hearts.
  • Oct 4: Living our Best Life.

The adult forum at 9 am will offer a deeper dive into these themes as well.

Filed Under: Home Page, Interfaith, Ministries, News Blog, Parish Life, St. George's in the News, We Serve, Welcome, World Mission, Worship

Worshipalooza – Saturday, August 15

July 29, 2026 by Stephanie Dolezal Leave a Comment

Plan now for our annual day of trainings for worship ministry leaders: lectors and intercessors, ushers and greeters, acolytes, livestream technicians, Eucharistic ministers, and more. For all returning and new ministers. We invite children, youth, and adults to be trained and help us lead worship!

See our schedule to help you plan for the day:

9:45 am – Check-in and Coffee Begins in Sydnor Hall
10:15 am – noon Acolytes
10:15 am – 11:15 Greeters and Ushers
11:15 – noon – Ushers
11 – noon Lay Eucharistic Ministers
12:00 pm – Noonday Prayer followed by lunch
1 pm – 2 p.m. Lectors and Intercessors
1 pm – 2 p.m. Livestreaming
1:30 pm – 2 p.m. – Liturgical coordinators
2 pm – End

Please click here to register for the trainings and whether you will stay for lunch.

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Storytelling and Sharing: Ikeda-San

July 8, 2026 by Stephanie Dolezal Leave a Comment

Last Sunday, we had an unexpected visitor to St. George’s, a Buddhist monk walking to Washington, D.C. on pilgrimage for peace. He began his journey near Asheville, N.C. a few weeks ago. Kanshin Ikeda, “Ikeda-San,” is from Japan and is currently based in Dhauli, India. He had heard about St. George’s from someone in Richmond and stopped in to see if we could help him find lodging for the night. We offered him water and food and enjoyed some conversation about his mission. By God’s grace, a parishioner had a room to offer for Sunday night, and Pastor Joe joined him for a couple of miles of walking for peace on Monday. He relies on the kindness of strangers for his needs along his journey.

His message, written by the founder of his monastic order, which he wrote in calligraphy for Pastor Joe, is simple: “Civilization does not mean to have electric light or airplanes or nuclear bombs. Civilization means not killing people, not destroying things, not making war. Civilization means to hold mutual affection and to respect each other.” As he walks, he beats his drum and chants a mantra for peace. We never know who will wander into St. George’s, and what a blessing it is to offer hospitality to a stranger, “for by doing that, some have entertained angels without knowing it.” (Hebrews 13:2). 

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