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Books of the Rectors – Part 3 – Thomas Faulkner
Rev. Tom Faulkner’s book, Gospel for the 21st Century, was published in 1996 after he had been gone from St. George’s for 20 years. It is in two parts – spiritual autobiography and then a treatise on 12 religious topics. The treatise is the result of a 20 year “spiritual journey.” “In the process I have seen in the crucified Christ a window into the character and depth of God’s love that I had never seen before.” His family also contributed to the volume.
Books of the Rectors – Part 2 – John Jabez Lanier
John J. Lanier was the rector of St. George’s from 1913-1922. He was the most prolific author of St. George’s rectors, the author of 9 volumes. He had already written four when he came to St. George’s. All of his books can be purchased but also are available online as this article shows
Books of the Rectors – Part 1 – McGuire’s Spiritual Diary
From the Puritans onward, books written by American ministers are an important contribution to the story of America. There have been at least 4 works published as books by St. George’s rectors: 1. McGuire’s Spiritual Diary. 2. Randolph’s Day of Fasting and Prayer address on June 13,1861. 3. Several works collectively by John J. Lanier … 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
