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Holy Week and Easter Worship 2026

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The way through the wilderness
Is not as hidden as it appears.
It’s illuminated by hope.
It’s carved by prayer.
Give me your hand,
We can walk it together.

 

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 – March 29, 2026

8 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I
10 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II (service livestreamed on YouTube Live)
5:30 pm: Celtic Evensong

Monday – March 30, 2026

5:30 pm: Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Tuesday Taize Worship – March 31, 2026

7 pm: Sung evening prayer service featuring the music of Taize, an international worshipping community.  Service Bulletin

Wednesday – April 1, 2026 

12 pm: Noon Eucharist with with Prayers for Healing

Maundy Thursday – April 2, 2026

7 pm: Holy Eucharist with optional footwashing and stripping of the altar.  Service Bulletin

Good Friday – April 3, 2026

12 pm: Good Friday Liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer. Service Bulletin
2 pm: Micah Ministries’ Ecumenical Stations of the Cross (begin at 1013 Princess Anne St). Service Bulletin
7 pm: Good Friday Liturgy. Service Bulletin

Holy Saturday –  April 4, 2026

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

Easter Sunday – April 5, 2026

6:30 am:Micah Sunrise Service – at Fredericksburg United Methodist
8 am:Holy Eucharist Rite I with organ Service Bulletin
9:15 am: Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages.
10 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II with organ and jazz ensemble Service Bulletin
5:30 pm: Celtic Evensong and Holy Eucharist  Service Bulletin

Free Concert Featuring The Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg – March 15

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St. George’s Episcopal Church will offer a free concert on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 3 pm, featuring The Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg, conducted by Artistic Director Joseph Eveler. The concert is free with donations accepted at the door.

At the March concert, The Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg (CCF), will perform a range of choral works including “Big Yellow Tax” by Joni Mitchell, “Fields of Gold” by Sting, “I’ll Fly Away” by Albert Brumley, and more.

The Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg (CCF) founded in 1989, is a premier vocal ensemble of 34 volunteer singers dedicated to exceptional choral performance. Now in its 37th season, CCF presents diverse repertoire—from a cappella works to chamber collaborations with orchestra—and enriches the Fredericksburg community through artistic excellence, outreach, and regional partnerships.

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.

BST Band Concert: February 15 at 3pm

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St. George’s Episcopal Church invites the community to a free concert on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 3:00 pm, featuring BST Band: Black History Celebration Music of the African Diaspora. Donations at the door are accepted to benefit the Absalom Jones Fund. The concert will be held in the church’s historic nave, located at 905 Princess Anne Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
Come and celebrate Black History Month with the jazz funk and world music of the BST Band. BST Band presents a fusion of world music shared by musical friends brought together by husband-and-wife musical duo, Becky Stewart (piano and vocals) and Slam Stewart (drums), and their sister, Tanyah Dadze (keyboard synthesizer and vocals) who most recently toured the world with local artist “Gaye Adegbalola and the Wild Rutz”. Added to the musical mix are the flavors of Puerto Rico with Daphne Cashion on Saxophone and Jorge Rosario on bass. To top off this eclectic mix of musicians, world-renowned Conguero, Alberto Limonta Perez (or “Limon”), provides the authentic Afrocuban flavor or “sabor afrocubano” on the Congas.
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.
The Absalom Jones Fund for Episcopal HBCUs supports two institutions affiliated with The Episcopal Church since the 1800s: Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Voorhees University in Denmark, South Carolina. The concert is offered free to the community, with donations gladly accepted at the door to benefit the work and ministry of The Absalom Jones Fund.
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.

Children’s Christmas Pageant – December 24

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Our annual Children’s Christmas pageant will be back again this year on December 24 at 4:00pm.  Any child aged 3 and up is welcome to play a part!  (This includes non-church members, visiting family, preschool kids etc. All kids are welcome) There will be two rehearsals prior to the pageant (Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10am – 12pm and Tuesday, Dec. 23 from 5-7pm) We will meet on Christmas Eve at 2:45 for another practice and to assign any last-minute parts and costumes. You can still be in the pageant even if you cannot come to the rehearsals. We would also appreciate any adult or youth volunteers to help with organizing the kids, providing snacks, etc. Please reach out to Juliann Jones  or Stephanie Dolezal for more information.

Advent and Christmas 2025

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You are welcome at St. George’s Church: Inclusive of race, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, and tradition.

When life is at its darkest
Take heart, attend to light.
Bravely seek joy and above all
Insist on hope. 

During the season of Advent we watch and wait for the light of Christ to come, to make all things new.  Please join us for worship this Advent and Christmas.  All are welcome. 

Advent

  • Sunday, November 30: Advent Begins
    Advent Wreath making at 10 am
  • Sunday, December 7: Advent II
    Lessons and Carols:     Celtic Evensong at 5.30 pm
  • Sunday, December 14: Advent III
    Sunday Worship

Sunday, December 21: Advent IV
Hymn Sing at 10 am
Christmas at St. George’s Concert 3 pm

Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24

  • 4 pm: Holy Eucharist with our Gospel Christmas Pageant (also livestreamed on YouTube) Service Bulletin.
     All children ages 3+ are invited to participate in the pageant. Meet at the church at 2:45pm on Christmas Eve, or contact Juliann Jones for more information. 
  • 7:30 pm: Holy Eucharist (7:00 special prelude music by our jazz ensemble and choir. Also livestreamed on YouTube.) Service Bulletin.
  • 11 pm: Holy Eucharist (10:30 special prelude music by organ and choir) Service Bulletin. 

The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25

Christmas I: Sunday, December 28

Christmas II: Sunday, January 4

  • New Sunday Worship Schedule
    8 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I
    9 am: Formation for all ages
    10 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II
    5:30 pm: Celtic Evensong