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St. George’s Christmas Concert – December 21

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St. George’s Episcopal Church invites the community to a free Christmas concert on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 3:00 pm, featuring the parish’s music ensembles. The concert will be held in the church’s historic nave, located at 905 Princess Anne Street in downtown Fredericksburg.  Come and celebrate the season with St. George’s organists, choirs, jazz band, Celtic ensemble, and more. All are welcome to join for a musical Christmas feast guaranteed to make all merry and bright.

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 and St. George’s partnership ministry in Haiti.

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.

Support the Table: Giving Tuesday – December 2

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It’s that time of year again when The Table at St George’s participates in GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and you! On Tuesday, December 2, you will have the chance to make a difference in our community by helping to ensure everyone has access to nutritious food and nourishing community! The Table at St. George’s operates every Tuesday in Market Square distributing farm fresh produce alongside gleaned breads, proteins, and snacks free of charge. Truly a place where the friendships formed sustain as much as the produce, this free farmers market has become a staple (and necessity) for the wider community. Support this work by giving this #GivingTuesday!

Ways to Donate:

Donate online.

  • Select “The Table” in the fund dropdown menu
  • Enter your donation amount
  • Complete payment information
  • Click submit

Facebook

  • click the blue “donate” button

Text Message:

  • Text “Funds” to 540.701.4133
  • Tap reply message to choose fund
  • Choose “The Table”
  • Enter your donation amount
  • Complete payment information
  • Submit

You can also stop by our Donation Station on December 2 from 10 am – 1 pm in Market Square.

Checks should be payable to St. George’s with The Table in the memo line and mailed to the church (P.O. Box 7127 · Fredericksburg, VA 22404).

Thank you for your generosity and support!

Advent Workshop – November 30

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Our beloved Advent Workshop returns on the First Sunday of Advent, Nov. 30. During the 10 am formation hour, all are invited to Sydnor Hall to make advent wreaths and more. Our Fellowship Commission will provide Christmas Cookies to help get us in the festive spirit. We will also have some of our St. George’s Merchandise available for purchase. These branded items featuring artwork by local artist Pete Morelewicz benefit our Landmark Building Endowment.

Please consider helping out with the Flower Guild  in preparing for the Advent Workshop.  We will meet on Saturday morning, Nov. 28, 10 am – 12 pm in Sydnor Hall. This does not require specific skills, and all are welcome. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Sarah Bass. 

Storytelling and Sharing: Christine McElhinney

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Finding My Faith at Forty
By Christine McElhinney

I grew up in New Hampshire and was raised Catholic. I was baptized, received First Communion, was confirmed, and even attended a Catholic high school. My early faith experience was positive and grounding. But as I became an adult, building a career in sustainability and community service, I found that many of my values no longer aligned with the teachings of the Catholic Church. Over time, I stepped away — not just from Catholicism, but from church entirely.

It wasn’t until I met my husband that I was introduced to the Episcopal Church. I was immediately drawn to its open-heartedness, inclusive values, and the deep sense of welcome that seemed to radiate from the community. When our son was born in 2018, we had him baptized at Church of the Epiphany in Richmond, where my mother-in-law is an active member. That experience planted a seed.

Over the years, our family began to find a home at St. George’s. As we became more involved — me joining the Generosity Committee, participating in services, and attending events — I began to sense that this was something different. It felt like the perfect alignment of my values and faith — something I had been quietly searching for.

In late 2024, our family faced a painful season, grieving the death of a close friend and walking alongside a family member undergoing cancer treatment. During that time, the outpouring of love and support from St. George’s was unlike anything I had ever experienced in a faith setting. For the first time in my life, I felt like I had truly found a faith community that welcomed and supported not only me and my family, but everyone who walks through its doors.

So, earlier this year, on March 30th (my 40th birthday!) I was officially received into the Episcopal Church. Surrounded by family, friends, and the amazing St. George’s community, I stepped into a new chapter where my faith, values, and life’s work finally feel united.

I never expected to find my faith at forty, but now that I have, I feel deeply grateful — and excited — for the journey ahead.