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Window 11,12,13 – Ascension Window
Subject: Ascension Dedication: In memory of Edward C. McGuire, D.D. Maker/Date: German, 1885 Description The Ascension took place 40 days after the Resurrection when Jesus led the disciples to Bethany. He raised his hands, blessed them and the was lifted up until a cloud took him out of their sight. This is shown in the … Read more
Window 10 – Saint Paul Before Agrippa
Lower Subject: Saint Paul Before Agrippa Description Window was reported to be in position by the Daily Star in an article on March 28, 1908 Wistar Wallace was responsible for this window through his will and for investment in what would become the Wallace Library just across George Street. Techniques – Paul is rendered larger … Read more
Window 9 – Christ with the Little Children
Lower Subject: Christ with the Little Children Inscription: “Faithful Unto Death” Dedication: In memory of Marshall Carter Hall Maker/Date: Colgate Art Glass Co., New York, 1907 There are at least 3 scriptural reference with Jesus and the Children Matthew 19:13-15; 3Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them … Read more
Getting Started in St. George's History - 6 essential resources
Selections from several categories of our history.
McGuire served all 3 churches over the course of 45 years. He is probably the most influential of all our rectors in all phases of ministry from preaching, teaching, and outreach. Trip Wiggins, our archivist, wrote this for a Sunday school class and has been teaching classes for years
6. Tom Faulkner confronts the Vestry on race
Faulkner served St. George's for 30 years from 1946-1976. During these years racial policies were paramount, especially 1954, in the year of Brown vs. Board of Education, Faulkner was challenged by the Vestry on the role of Blacks in our service. He was able to move St. George's toward racial justice that other rectors would further
