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Micah Noon Lenten Services – 2019

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The Micah Ecumenical Ministries partner churches are coordinating a series of Wednesday noon services during Lent.  Host parishes will host a lunch following the service.  Here is the 2019 schedule:

March 13:  Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), 801 Sophia St., Fredericksburg, VA
Preaching: The Rev. Anne Martin, Christ Lutheran

March 20: Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 308 Hanover St., Fredericksburg, VA
Preaching: The Rev. Brittany Tamminga, The Presbyterian Church

March 27: The Presbyterian Church, 810 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA
Preaching: The Rev. Josh Hagstrom, Fredericksburg United Methodist

April 3: Trinity Episcopal, 825 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA
Preaching: The Rev. Kent Rahm, Trinity Episcopal Church.

April 10: St. Mary Catholic Church, 1009 Stafford Ave., Fredericksburg, VA
Preaching: The Rev. Aaron Dobynes, Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site)

There will be a Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 19. More information to follow.

This year’s Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service will be at the Presbyterian Church at 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning, April 21 with Meghann Cotter preaching.

Reflecting on 2018

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At the adult forum on Sunday, February 3, 2019 we took a moment to reflect on a busy 2018 and plan for 2019. Our Rector, The Rev. Joe Hensley, presented our new logo. The quatrefoil image appears throughout our building architecture. The four circles are reminiscent of the Four Gospels. The intersecting lines remind us of crossroads. We will gradually transition over to this new look. The change will take time, but it will be mindfully done.

Additionally, Joe shared highlights from the annual report. This document includes reports from our ministry commissions. While it isn’t exhaustive, it helps give a picture of the accomplishments of the many different ministry areas at our parish. To request a hard copy of the report, please contact the church office.

Download a copy of the 2018 Annual Report here.

 

This video gives a snapshot of 2018 and our time together:

Looking ahead to 2019

Senior Warden Marilyn Farrington shared an update on the 300th Anniversary commission. Events will fall into at least one of these categories: spiritual, historical, outreach, or fellowship. Events currently planned are: gala and art show, exhibit at the Fredericksburg Area Museum, golf tournament, homecoming, fun run, and speaker series. To get involved, please contact Marilyn.

Joe also announced the dates of his sabbatical. He will be away June 3 – September 3, 2019. The theme of his sabbatical is “Rooted in Wholeness”. He has received funding from the a Lilly grant to help cover expenses. While he is away, the parish will also have opportunities for renewal and chances to explore the same theme.

Junior Warden Terry Dorn reported that we have hired an architect firm – L / K / H Architects, LLC. – to work on a master plan that addresses our needs for more space and better accessibility. The process is just beginning and more updates are forthcoming.

Thank you to everyone for making 2018 a success!

Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration

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March 5, 2019
Sydnor Hall
Two seatings: 5:45 pm and 7 pm

Live Jazz
Jambalaya and Red Beans & Rice
King Cake and Pancakes

Join us for this annual celebration before Ash Wednesday, our “last fling,” before the prayerful fasting and abstinence of Lent.  Come and celebrate!  Let our feasting anticipate our fasting and remind us that something very new is about to begin!

This year, in order to accommodate as many people as possible, we are offering two seatings: 5:45 pm and 7 pm.

Not shy? Come in costume. Bring a friend.

Admission: $5 adults/teens; $3 children 4-12; children 3 and under free. Bring the whole family for $20. Tickets are available between the morning services on Sundays from February 10 – March 3, or contact the church office.

We need help putting this popular event together.  If you can help with set up, cooking, clean up or all three please contact Jan in the office.

Here’s a recipe for Jambalaya from our NOLA parishioner that’s simple and authentic!

St. George Chamber Orchestra to Perform Free Concert

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St. George’s Episcopal Church will host The St. George Chamber Orchestra on Sunday, February 17 at 3:00 pm as part of the church’s Chamber Concert Series. Selections for the concert will include: Mozart’s “Symphony #29”, Gershwin’s “Lullaby”, and Homilius’ “Kommt, frohe Volker, herzu”, featuring the Choir of St. George’s.

James Kazik, staff arranger at one of the premiere Washington D.C. service bands since 2001, will conduct the Chamber Orchestra. Kazik is a renowned composer and orchestrator, staff writer for Hal Leonard Corp, and the current composer-in-residence for the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic in Washington D.C.

Admission is free with donations accepted at the door. For more information, contact (540) 373-4133 or concerts@stgeorgesepiscopal.net. To learn more about St. George’s concert series, visit www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/music/concerts.

Hazel Run to Perform for Youth in Global Fundraiser

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Join us on Friday, February 1 in Sydnor Hall for an Acoustic Showcase Fundraiser to Benefit Youth in Global Community.

Come enjoy some of St. George’s finest acoustic musicians performing to benefit our Youth in Global Community mission trip to New York City!

Your donations will go toward travel and lodging costs while our girls represent the Anglican Church at UNCSW63.

7:00 pm Come early to socialize and enjoy refreshments provided by the Youth in Global Community mission team!

Music starts at 7:30 p.m. in Sydnor Hall.