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Faulkner Years

ECW Cook book of 1960

This is the “classic cookbook” issued by the ECW in 1960 and revived in the 1990’s. Thanks to Mary Jane O’Neill who found a copy in a yard sale and donated it.

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1800s / This Century

Photography of St. George’s – the 20th Century steeple pictures

In 2009, the church was painted again after 10+ years providing yet another opportunity to view the surrounding area from “on high.” These pictures were mostly taken by Ralph Powell and the Free Lance-Star at the time.

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1800s / This Century

Photography of St. George’s – the 19th Century – Part 4 – Where ?

The two unanswered questions with the 1888 steeple pictures is who took them and where. “Who” may not be discovered. “Where” is open to speculation.

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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