The St. George’s Youth Group will be selling snacks out of Sydnor Hall this Saturday, December 6 during and after the Christmas parade. We will have tables set up in our courtyard off of George Street.
Please help support St. George’s Youth Group by stopping in for some tasty treats while enjoying the festive event downtown.
Hi all! X here, and I’m so happy to have a chance to share my love for the church and our St. George’s family here 🙂 From the moment we stepped on the campus a few years back, we’ve been met with nothing but open arms and kindness, and my family of 5 have felt warmly welcomed from the start. I have never been particularly religious or had strong ties to a church community before, but there’s something about St. George’s that just draws you in and makes you WANT to be more involved.
Originally drawn to the wonderful preschool here which I’m honored to be a board member of now, we’ve since become active church goers again, gotten more involved in the youth group and formation, joined fascinating committees like the History Committee! (shout out to Cindy!), and most especially, started participating in all the incredible ministries St. George’s offers to our community. In fact, in all my years around religion, or any organization for that matter, I have never had so many opportunities to serve!
It has even inspired me to create my own ministry this year, giving out free clothes and essentials to anyone who needs them – no questions asked. In just a handful of months we’ve given away over 25,000 items in conjunction with The Table and our Monday night Community Dinners, and fortunately/unfortunately there’s no sign of it slowing down. It’s been an incredibly fulfilling project to take on, and has gotten me closer to not only those we serve in the area, but to God as well. I literally wake up every single morning and say to God, “I don’t know what you have planned for me today, but I will do my best to be ready for it!” Lol… And of course time and time again I am surprised with how it always comes together in the end 🙂
This has probably been the greatest takeaway so far since coming to St. George’s – trusting, and being more open to the Lord, in the same way I am with loved ones around me. It has taken me a while to get to this point – and I have much more growing to do! – but wow, what a gift that St. George’s offers us every single day: the *opportunity* to grow and learn in a safe and warm environment. We have a truly special community here, and I am beyond proud to be a part of it. Thank you for showing my family so much kindness over the years, and I look forward to seeing you around church!
-X
When the road is rough
7:45 am, 10 am Combined Worship (service livestreamed on YouTube Live), 5:30 pm Celtic
Note Special Worship Schedule!
Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Nave
Sung service featuring the music of Taize, an international worshipping community. Service Leaflet.
Noon Eucharist with with Prayers for Healing
With optional footwashing and stripping of the altar. Service Leaflet.
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.
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
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.
Accounting for HopeWhat gives us hope — not to mention abundance, resilience, and curiosity — amidst despair? 1 Peter 3:15 encourages us to be ready to give “an accounting of the hope that is in you.”
The Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner is an acclaimed writer, professor, and Episcopal priest. Her books include Girl Meets God, Mudhouse Sabbath, Still, and Wearing God. She is practiced in guiding a variety of people, from incarcerated women, to divinity school students, to professional authors, in the art of writing their stories as a way to account for the hope that is in them — which is part of how we can share our faith.
This weekend is open to all and includes sessions of reading, writing, and dreaming together, all incorporating the stories of contemporary poet and essayist, Christian Wiman, the great Harriet Tubman, and Lauren’s own stories. Lauren will encourage us to explore and share our own stories of facing challenges with hope. You do not need to be a writer to learn to tell your story from a fresh perspective using the tools Lauren will provide.
Childcare available upon request. Please note on registration form.
The weekend with the Rev. Dr. Lauren Winner includes (attend any or all of the sessions):
All events in Sydnor Hall. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Suggested donation: $10-$25 (depending on how much you attend. Participants in the writing workshop will receive a special journal.)
Lauren’s books will be available for sale – bring cash, check or your Venmo app.
Are you a Substack reader? Check out the new Substack from Collegeville Institute’s Ecclesial Writing Project (which Lauren directs)
Lenten Weekend is the first of three opportunities to explore writing for personal and spiritual renewal. On March 23, The Rt. Rev. Susan Goff will join us to talk about expressing ourselves through writing, poetry, and art. And on May 4, St. Georgian Linda Wickersham will lead a workshop on writing as part of your spiritual journey. Linda will follow up with a six-session writing workshop. These events are free and open to the public.
St. George’s Annual Meeting will occur during a combined 10 am worship service on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Part of the Annual Meeting will include electing four new members to our Vestry (lay leadership council). We give thanks for the nominees who have offered to serve. You can read more about them in their bios below.
The vestry election will be part of the annual meeting. In order to vote in the election, you must be a registered, baptized, adult (16+) member of St. George’s “in good standing.” “In good standing” is defined by the canons as members of the parish who have been faithful in corporate worship, unless for good cause prevented, and have been “faithful in working, praying and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God.” In keeping with the canons (regulations) of the Episcopal Church, you must be present in person in order to vote. Even though we only have four candidates for four positions, we must still complete a balloting process with at least 10% of our eligible members participating.
Kit Burns – Attends 9 am ServiceI feel a strong push to enable the growth of God’s work. My love of St. George’s, my desire to deepen my own spirituality, my past leadership and vestry experiences, are ways in which I believe I can be of service to St. George’s vestry and our community. In my free time, I play lots of golf and I enjoy cooking.
Additionally, I bring these gifts, skills, and abilities:
• Organized and diligently work toward goals
• Purposefully listening for and discerning God’s voice in my life
• Past experiences on 3 different vestries
• I was professionally responsible for managing goals, budget and personnel of a 30 person branch
• Desire to spread God’s love
Ministry Involvement:
• ~2005 – present: LEM at St. George’s
• ~2005 – present: Lector at St. George’s
• 2022 – present: Volunteer and gleaner for The Table
• ~2006 – 2009: Vestry at St. George’s
• ~1998 – 2001: Vestry, Warden at Christ Episcopal Church in Smithfield, VA
Professional / Volunteer Experience:
• US Navy Dahlgren – chemical researcher and then Branch Manager
• Most of my community involvement revolves around St. George’s. I am active in women’s golf both locally and statewide.
Serving on vestry would allow me to participate in decisions made for St. George’s. If you really care about something, you need to get involved. We are in a time of transition and I would be honored to serve on the vestry as St. George’s grows and changes. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, and time with family and friends.
In addition to strong leadership skills, I truly consider how people might feel when making decisions. I believe one of my strongest gifts is intuition which I always use to guide me. On the practical skill side, particularly in my nonprofit work, I am a good writer and editor.
Ministry Experience
• Choir
• The Table at St. George’s
• Fellowship Commission
• The House – Our Campus and Young Adult Ministry
• Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
Professional / Volunteer Experience:
• Fredericksburg Cooperative Preschool: Program Director and 4s Class Teacher
• Doctor Yum Project: Food Adventure Creative Director/Cooking and Outreach Specialist
• The Table at St. George’s
• Regional Hunger Action Coalition
• The House – Our Campus and Young Adult Ministry
Robert Powers – Attends 9 am ServiceI am ever encouraged and thankful for God’s blessings through Jesus in my life. With that, knowing my salvation in our Lord I firmly believe in serving both inside the Church walls and taking that light into the world. St. Georges is encouraging in its many community offerings, I’m inspired. In my free time I enjoy hiking, fishing, and hunting.
Additionally, I bring these gifts, skills, and abilities:
• Financial
• Organizational
• Creative
• Spiritual
Ministry Involvement:
I served in the United Methodist Church as a Trustee (President and Vice) 2018-2020; I was the United Methodist Men’s group President 2018-2019 and Vice in 2017. And I served on the staff Pastor Parish Relations committee 2015-2018. In the Baptist world I also served on the Pastor Search Committee.
Professional / Volunteer Experience:
• I work for the US Army, I have worked for all the Services as a civilian and am a Retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer.
• Micah cold weather shelter,
• Rebuilding Together multi-county assistance in sprucing up homes for some less-fortunate.
• Participating in the Fredericksburg Walk for suicide awareness and remembrance.
Linda Wickersham – Attends 9 am ServiceI would be honored to serve on St. George’s vestry. I am compassionate and empathetic and develop rapport with people easily. I taught English, history, journalism, and philosophy for 28 years and still love to teach and present. I am currently a writer and editor and offer my skills to the church.
Current Activities or Employment: