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Rev. Dudley Boogher – Outreach, 1925
From Shiloh Old Site’s web site “In 1923, under Reverend Hester’s leadership, money was collected for purchase of a Moller pipe organ for the church. Many individuals and groups in the congregation worked hard to raise money through bake sales, musical programs, and other efforts. The installation and dedication of the organ was celebrated during … Read more
Dedication of the George Hume (Home) plaque in 1938
More people ask about George Home than any other historical figure. Relatives, researchers and the curious all want to know more. Here is the dedication of the Home plaque that is in our Narthex
Edward McGuire’s “Centennial Sermon”, Oct. 4, 1835
McGuire’s Centennial Commemoration Sermon of 1835 was delivered 100 years after the sexton Susannah Livingston was paid for her work in that capacity 700 pounds of tobacco and “for cleaning the churchyard.” This is evidence the building was complete for occupancy at the time.
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
