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Advent 2020 – Let There Be Light

November 23, 2020 by St. George's Leave a Comment

This Advent, we wait for the birth of the Messiah: our unfailing light. We’ll seek a love that dispels the shadows of night. We’ll follow a star and trust that it shows us the way. We’ll proclaim that God has the power to make us new each day. Here are some ways to help you […]

Filed Under: Adult Formation, Fellowship, Grace in Action, Ministries, News Blog, Parish Life, Pastoral Care, Reflections, Sermon Blog, We Grow, Welcome, Worship

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. […]

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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.  

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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.

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Holy Interruptions Retreat

April 16, 2020 by St. George's Leave a Comment

The Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation has developed an online retreat called ‘Holy Interruptions’; a time to pause, center, and refresh in the presence of the Holy. Please join the Rev. Areeta Bridgemohan on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 9 am -12 pm for a guided experience of this retreat via Zoom. Sign up by […]

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