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Ghosts of St. George’s -“The Gentle Ghost”
This ghost was described by L. B. Taylor in his book The Ghosts of Fredericksburg as the “Gentle Ghost”. Based on his account and Margaret Dupont’s Virginia’s Ghosts this ghost preferred not to deal with people as opposed to other ghosts. It is 1858 and it is the current church. Ella McCarty (great grandmother of … Read more
A Walking Tour of St. George’s Episcopal Church
Take 15 minutes and get to know some of our history by walking the church. More information on each topic online
Decorative Paint at St. George’s
Symbolism is an important part of worship and increasing the symbols of worship were being lost in this crowded condition of the church. One byproduct of openness was to revive an excitement or the vibrancy of worship. By the 1950’s , St. George’s was a stark place. From 1925 to the 1950’s the color of … 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
