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Sydnor Years

1990 Directory – “Celebrating 270 Years”

Both people and management systems changed to make 1990 an important year. Kathryn Haymes pictured in earlier yearbooks retired as of Jan 1. Jack Sutor came on as assistant. The commission approved in 1989 was in effect and each commission developed a system of mandates

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1800s

Rev. Edward McGuire and the Annual Conventions, 1814-1858

McGuire attended the Virginia Diocese Conventions from 1814 until his death. The notes he wrote provide a glimpse into life at St. George’s in a period when we are missing many vital records, such as the Vestry Minutes.

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1800s

McGuire’s Reports and related topics from the Annual Convention Report, Diocese of Virginia 1814-1862

Excerpts taken from the Annual Convention Reports 1814-1862. Most of these are reports Rev. Edward McGuire submitted with some other issues included.

Getting Started in St. George's History - 6 essential resources

Selections from several categories of our history.

5. Rev. Edward McGuire

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

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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

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