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Rector’s Blog

Reflections and notes from the Rector of St. George’s, the Rev. Joseph H. Hensley Jr.

Notes from the Rector

Selected notes to the parish from the Rev. Joseph H. Hensley, Jr., rector of St. George's Episcopal Church.

Our Commitment to Racial Justice and Reconciliation

June 5, 2020 By St. George's Leave a Comment

The events of the past week or so have shaken our entire country as well as our local community. The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery in recent weeks have showed us, yet again, how African Americans fight daily for their dignity and sometimes for their very lives, because of racial injustice. […]

Filed Under: Adult Formation, Fellowship, Grace in Action, Interfaith, Ministries, News Blog, Parish Life, Pastoral Care, Rector's Blog, Sermon Blog, We Care, Welcome, World Mission, Worship Tagged With: racial reconciliation

Ascension Day Worship – May 21, 2020

May 18, 2020 By St. George's 4 Comments

On Thursday, May 21, 2020 we celebrate Ascension Day. This principal feast marks the time when Christ rises to heaven after appearing to his followers for 40 days. Our Ascension Day service features prayers, music, and a homily by our Rector, the Rev. Joseph H. Hensley, Jr. You can view the service leaflet here.  

Filed Under: Adult Formation, Fellowship, News Blog, Parish Life, Rector's Blog, Sermon Blog, We Care, Welcome, Worship Tagged With: Ascension Day, Feast Day, Fellowhip, live stream worship, livestream worship, worship

Breathe on Us: Sermon – April 16, 2020

April 22, 2020 By St. George's 1 Comment

The Rev. Joseph H. Hensley, Jr., Rector of St. George’s Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia shares this reflection at a live stream Celtic Evensong worship service on April 16, 2020.

Filed Under: Adult Formation, Fellowship, Ministries, News Blog, Parish Life, Pastoral Care, Rector's Blog, Sermon Blog, Welcome, Worship Tagged With: homily, meditation, sermon

Live Stream Schedule

April 3, 2020 By St. George's 2 Comments

During this season of connecting in new ways, we invite you to watch online or dial-in with your phone. Here’s our weekly worship and fellowship offerings.

Filed Under: Adult Formation, Closed, Fellowship, Giving, Grace in Action, Ministries, Music, News Blog, Parish Life, Rector's Blog, Sermon Blog, We Grow, Welcome, Worship Tagged With: announcement, coronavirus, covid-19, worship

Join the 300th Anniversary Bible Reading Challenge

March 31, 2020 By St. George's Leave a Comment

As part of our 300th Anniversary celebrations, our rector, Joe Hensley is challenging us to read the whole Bible by May 1, 2021 to ground our 300th celebration in faith. It is not too late to join!

Filed Under: Adult Formation, Fellowship, Ministries, News Blog, Parish Life, Pastoral Care, Rector's Blog, Sermon Blog, We Care, Welcome, Worship Tagged With: fellowship, formation, learn

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