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Parish Picnic at Hurkamp Park – May 31

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You are invited to our annual Parish Picnic at Hurkamp Park on Sunday, May 31.  Our 10 am worship service will take place outdoors at Hurkamp Park ( at the corner of George and Prince Edward Streets), followed by our annual Parish Picnic.  We are relying on most people to bring their own chairs or blankets to sit on! Our Fellowship commission will provide a few canopies for shade and a few chairs if you forget. If you are able, please bring a potluck dish to share at the picnic and your own utensils/plates/napkins. Our fellowship team will provide drinks and fried chicken for all and some paper products will be available. Please note this service will not be livestreamed.

St. George’s Celebrates the Faulkners – May 3

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On Sunday afternoon we had a wonderful time reflecting on the life and ministry of Rev. Tom and Mary Faulkner, who served at St. George’s for 30 years. Cindy Helton, chair of our History Committee provided an overview of the the Faulkners ministry and its place in our church history. Ann Faulkner Ridgeway, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Faulkner, shared her memories of growing up at St. George’s and how her parents’ legacy has impacted her into adulthood. Rev. Charles Sydnor, who served as Rev. Faulkner’s Associate Rector before becoming Rector at St. George’s, offered a glimpse into the day-to-day work of serving alongside Rev. Faulkner. Our Rector, Rev. Joe Hensley, shared readings by the Faulkners. Additionally, attendees shared memories of the Faulkners. It was a warm afternoon of homecoming. The event concluded with reception in Faulkner Hall. Rev. Joe offered a blessing for the newly renovated space. A special thank you to Foode who generously donated the catering for the event. You can view a video here.


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.

Free YogaVoice® Workshop

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St. George’s is hosting a free YogaVoice workshop February 21 – 23, 2025. All are invited to participate. No previous experience with Yoga or singing required.

YogaVoice® is a personal transformation technology founded by opera singer and yoga teacher Mark Moliterno that helps you to find your deep, inner purpose and its clear expression. Time-honored yoga practices, yoga therapy techniques, and a wellness-based voice training method help you remove the obstacles that might be impeding your authentic voice. YogaVoice® training provides essential tools for cultivating an empowered voice in singing, public speaking, teaching, and entrepreneurship.

The YogaVoice® workshop, led by founder Mark Moliterno, takes place on:

  • Friday, February 21, 7 pm – 9 pm: Introductory Lecture – How Yoga breathing and simple postures can improve singing, speaking, and overall health
  • Saturday, February 22, 9:30 am – 4 pm: Yoga breathing and stretching techniques, finding your authentic voice, building a YogaVoice® practice
  • Sunday, February 23,  1:30 pm – 4 pm: YogaVoice® review and group phonation practice, singing in large and small groups

For more information about YogaVoice®, visit their website.
To sign up, click here.

About Mark Moliterno:
Mark Moliterno, MM, E-RYT500, C-IAYT, YACEP, POLY, is an award-winning professional opera singer, voice teacher, yoga teacher/educator, IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist, workshop leader, and author. He is considered a thought-leader in the area of 21st Century vocal technology, a master teacher of both singing and classical yoga, and a specialist in helping people understand and connect to their authentic voices.

Mark holds the BM and MM degrees in Voice and Opera from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music where his teacher and mentor was the famous vocal pedagogue, Richard Miller. His extensive performing career has taken him to many countries in a variety of leading operatic roles and as a concert soloist and recitalist.

Since 2009, Mark has also refined his gifts and skills as a yoga teacher and yoga therapist. He is the Creator and Founding Partner of YogaVoice®, a unique personal transformation technology that combines several traditions of Yoga with Systematic Voice Technique, to develop authenticity and wellness in the art of singing and personal communication. A sought-after clinician, he presents YogaVoice® workshops internationally at professional conferences and gatherings.

Mark has published articles in YogaLiving Magazine and The Journal of Singing. He is a co-author of The Musician’s Being and The Musician’s Breath, and is the author and featured instructor of The Musician’s Breath Yoga DVD. He will be a featured author in an Oxford University Press book on 21st Century Vocal Pedagogy, due in early 2025.

Mark Moliterno was the recipient of the prestigious Patrick D Kenan Award for Vocal Health and Wellness from the Duke Voice Care Center (2019). He is a member of the Part-Time Faculty at The New School College of Performing Arts in New York City and maintains private voice and yoga therapy studios in New Jersey, New York City, eastern Pennsylvania, and remotely.