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Meet Adrienne Davis

August 4, 2016 by St. George's Leave a Comment

The Episcopal Young Adult Service Corps asks young adults ages 21-30 a few simple questions:

Do you want to be a part of what God is doing in the world?
Are you ready for an experience that will transform your life?
Do you want to experience diverse cultures, make a spiritual commitment, and reflect on your vocational possibilities?
If your answer is “Yes!” then you are ready to serve with the Young Adult Service Corps (YASC) in a one-year international mission assignment.

Adrienne Davis answered “Yes!” to the above questions, and she is The Diocese of Virginia’s only young adult serving this year with YASC. Adrienne was a regular at our Celtic service and sometimes helped with our youth as a student at University of Mary Washington. To meet Adrienne and learn more about her upcoming adventure, watch this video:

Thursday Night Movie: Girl Rising

August 3, 2016 by St. George's Leave a Comment

Join us on August 25 at 6:30 p.m. in Sydnor Hall for this offering from Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins. “Girl Rising” journeys around the globe to witness the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world. Viewers get to know nine unforgettable girls living in the developing world: ordinary girls who confront tremendous challenges and overcome nearly impossible odds to pursue their dreams. Prize-winning authors put the girls’ remarkable stories into words, and renowned actors give them voice.

St. George’s in the Civil War: A Lecture

July 13, 2016 by St. George's Leave a Comment

Love Civil War history? Join us on August 3, 2016 at 7 p.m. as National Park Service ranger Steward Henderson explores the roles the church played and the events that shaped the church’s life as “War Comes to the Church.”

During the Civil War, St. George’s functioned as a fortress, a center of revivals. and a hospital twice during the conflict. As a fortress, the church saw action on Dec. 11, 1862, 2 days before the main battle as there was fighting in the streets. As Frank O’Reilly writes in his history of the Battle of Fredericksburg: “Mississippians entered houses and fired from windows commanding William and George Street. Some of the Confederates took over Saint George’s Episcopal Church and probably the Presbyterian Church for a clear shot down George Street.”

West Virginia Flood Relief

July 1, 2016 by St. George's Leave a Comment

Significant flooding in West Virginia has wreaked havoc, leaving widespread damage and the loss of nearly two dozen lives in its wake. The Bishop of West Virginia, the Rt. Rev. W. Michie Klusmeyer, has reported that Episcopal Relief and Development will be sending them a short-term grant to help with immediate needs.

One of the hardest hit areas was in far southeastern West Virginia in Greenbrier county, and St. James’ Episcopal Church in Lewisburg has taken a key role in local response efforts. Partnering with the local United Way, St. James’ has been designated an aid distribution center, handing out food, clothing and other basic necessities to those affected in the surrounding regions.

St. George’s is collecting for West Virginia flood victims. There is an urgent need for toothbrushes, toothpaste, baby formula, bottles, diapers of any size and baby food (please make sure your donations are not past the expiration date). We have boxes lined up in the hallway outside the office. We will collect through Sunday, July 10th. Donations will then be taken to St. James’ Episcopal Church in Lewisburg.

The Rector of St. James’, the Rev. Josh Saxe, said that the work had been “non-stop” but he also said that they were planning to be in it “for the long haul.”

If you would prefer to make a financial donation, contact the diocesan offices at 304-344-3597 (Toll Free: 866-549-8346) or by making an online donation at: https://www.wvdiocese.org/pages/aa-egiving.html (click on “for a special purpose”).

Memorial Service for Janet Fray

June 21, 2016 by St. George's 1 Comment

Your prayers and presence are invited as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and remember the life of our sister in Christ, Janet L. Fray, who departed this life on June 18, 2016.

Janet was active at St. George’s; she was a past member of the Jazz Ensemble Choir and was an active member of the greeters ministry, one of the first smiling faces a newcomer would encounter at St. George’s on a Sunday morning.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at St. George’s with a reception following. Read her complete obituary here.

Lord Jesus Christ, we commend to you our sister who was reborn by water and the Spirit in Holy Baptism. Grant that her death may recall to us your victory over death, and be an occasion for us to renew our trust in your Father’s love. Give us, we pray, the faith to follow where you have led the way; and where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, to the ages of ages. Amen.