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The Table – The Beginnings, 2011-2012
Editor’s note – This is the first of 6+ articles/media posts on the Table. They will appear one or more per day. “The Word of God is not found in the letter of scripture but in the mutual relationship between community and scripture. Thus the meaning of scripture–the Word of God can only be understood … Read more
From Repentance to Hope – The Sculpture
(Editor’s note – St. George’s commissioned the sculpture work called “Jubilation” by Ayokunle Odeleye for the service “Repentance to Hope”. The idea was provided to the Rev. Jim Dannals by long time art teacher Johnny Johnson. Background – Mr. Odeleye received a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education from Howard University in 1973 and a Masters … Read more
From Repentance to Hope – Feb. 16, 2013
This service was planned by the Diocese Committee on Race and Reconcilition and hosted by St. George’s. Here is the bulletin. This was a Saturday 10am service with the Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and the Bishop of Virginia Shannon Johnston to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. “From Reconciliation to Hope: A … 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
