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Announcing Our 2026-2027 Concert Series

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We’re excited to share the lineup for our 2026–2027 Concert Series! This season features returning favorites Peter and Will Anderson, Becky and Slam, Scary Music for Organ, and Christmas at St. George’s, along with exciting newcomers including Vox Humana and the Alma Ensemble*’s Boundless: Music by Inspiring Women. Be sure to browse the full season on our website here.

As always, all concerts are offered free of charge. If you wuld like to help us continue sharing beautiful music in a beautiful space with our community, please consider making a donation. Every gift helps sustain this ministry and keep music accessible to all. You can donate online here.

*This concert is supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly. 

Storytelling and Sharing: Ikeda-San

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Last Sunday, we had an unexpected visitor to St. George’s, a Buddhist monk walking to Washington, D.C. on pilgrimage for peace. He began his journey near Asheville, N.C. a few weeks ago. Kanshin Ikeda, “Ikeda-San,” is from Japan and is currently based in Dhauli, India. He had heard about St. George’s from someone in Richmond and stopped in to see if we could help him find lodging for the night. We offered him water and food and enjoyed some conversation about his mission. By God’s grace, a parishioner had a room to offer for Sunday night, and Pastor Joe joined him for a couple of miles of walking for peace on Monday. He relies on the kindness of strangers for his needs along his journey.

His message, written by the founder of his monastic order, which he wrote in calligraphy for Pastor Joe, is simple: “Civilization does not mean to have electric light or airplanes or nuclear bombs. Civilization means not killing people, not destroying things, not making war. Civilization means to hold mutual affection and to respect each other.” As he walks, he beats his drum and chants a mantra for peace. We never know who will wander into St. George’s, and what a blessing it is to offer hospitality to a stranger, “for by doing that, some have entertained angels without knowing it.” (Hebrews 13:2). 

Youth Service Week Concludes at Juneteenth!

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Just a brief while after the disciples began to follow Jesus, he took them aside and said—you all are now going to go and do the same things I have been doing. You will be the ones performing wonders, you will be the ones restoring the forsaken to dignity, you will be the ones to declare that God has good news to share, you’ll be the ones to turn the world upside down. I have to imagine they felt unprepared!

The Disciples had begun to follow Jesus because they wanted to know what amazing things he would do. Jesus called them to be his disciples to show them what amazing things they would do, to call them to transform the world.

This past week young people from St George’s followed the call of Jesus to live out their faith as disciples—to restore dignity, feed the hungry, heal a hurting world, and declare good news. Because of the hard work of our young people during Youth Service Week, we moved one step closer to realizing the vision of the Jeremiah Community as part of our shared ministry at Micah, neighbors received locally and organically grown produce harvested by our youth at the Rappahannock Education Farm, and we practiced what it means to be Beloved Community by volunteering at the 2026 Juneteenth Celebrations.

The world has need of faithful Christians, God has need of faithful Christians, and I am glad that as a church St George’s has committed to raise up empowered young people, covenanted to grow in our own faith and discipleship alongside them, and has decidedly answered the call of Jesus to turn the world upside down.

Summer Pop Culture Sermon Series

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Starting on June 28 we will begin our Pop Culture Sermon Series. Sunday mornings will include references to popular movies over the years. Each preacher has selected a movie that goes with their sermon, and then on the following Tuesday we will screen the movie in Sydnor Hall. (More on this below).

The movies that will be discussed are:

  • June 28 – To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (PG-13)
  • July 5 – Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (G)
  • July 12 – Contact (PG)
  • July 19 – Toy Story (G)

Summer Movie Nights at St. George’s
On Tuesdays, June 30 through July 21 we will be holding a movie screening of the movie from our Pop Culture series. Join us in Sydnor Hall. The movies will begin promptly at 6:30, and popcorn will be provided. Feel free to bring dinner if that helps save time, and if you want, a blanket or sleeping bag to stretch out on the floor. See the list above for the ratings for each of the movies. We hope that you will join us. There will be a nursery provided for our younger children for all of the nights.

Save The Date! 4th Annual Ecumenical Pride Service – June 28

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Join with our FXBG friends and denominational partners for a fourth annual Pride Service on Sunday June 28th at 4pm at Trinity Episcopal Church. The service will feature three reflections by three young adults, music by St. Georgian and newly ordained deacon the Rev. John Hager, and a festive reception across the street at The House. If you’d like to help with the reception or join the pop-up choir or with questions, please be in touch with Fr. Ethan at missioner@thehousefxbg.org.