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“They also preached” – Assistants and Associates St. George’s 1973-1976. Part 1- Charles Sydnor
We often concentrate on the rector and forget the assistants and associates who also preach and lead important parts of the ministry, such as education. This is a part 1 of a series on Charles Sydnor, the first Assistant.
A Visual History of the Changes to the Chancel 1849 to 2009
How has St. George’s chancel evolved over time ? As Charles Sydnor points out, “Church architecture and ceremony are an expression of our theological emphasis.” You see this in how the chancel has changed over 160 years and will likely change again
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
