Time Period: Sydnor Years

St. George’s “Time for Repairs”, June 21, 1977

Many of us remember the renovation 2007-2011 and the earlier one in the 1990’s, AIM 2000. A decade earlier in 1980 the Vestry took up the subject of renovation though the letter in the report indicates Milton Grigg’s architectural firm in Charlottesville signed a contract in 1977. Grigg (1905-1982) was known for his work in … Read more

Faith & Family – Charles Sydnor’s farewell, 2003

Free Lance-Star, Posted: Sunday, May 4, 2003 1:08 am By JANET MARSHALL NEAR THE END of his farewell sermon last Sunday, the Rev. Charles Sydnor of St. George’s Episcopal Church said he had one last, important thing to pass on. For nearly 30 years, Sydnor had tended to the spiritual needs of his parishioners, baptizing … Read more

The History of the ECW Bazaar – “It’s Bazaar”

Growing up in Fredericksburg, the St. George’s Episcopal Bazaar was one of the earliest signs Christmas was on the way.  Recently, I was noticing how many churches hold a special money raising activity involving the entire church.   In this region of the Diocese, there is a car show, a silent auction, yard sale and a … Read more

The Organ Project – 25 Years Later

Originally written for the St. Georgian in 2008 Marge Arnold recounted how it began 25 years ago “On a blustery day in January, 1983 a call came from one Tom Guthrie. He was so excited he could hardly get his words out. He has just received a call from Mr. James Baker of the Music … Read more

Generations Day, Oct. 22, 1995

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Mary Jane O’Neill (1946- )

Mary Jane is a cradle Episcopalian and has been a member of St. George’s since 1988. She has been a major contributor to both the operating portion of St. George’s , Nave Renovation Capital Campaign and the renovation of the Kitchen in 2013. She was a member of the Vestry 2009-2011. She has served as … Read more