On December 8, 1947, a young Rev. Thomas Faulkner in his second year at St. George’s completed a letter to attorney (and future federal judge) John Butzner and prepared that an affidavit that explained an embarrassing situation that had surfaced involving the Ascension stained glass windows. The Ascension Windows are the oldest stained glass windows … Read more
“I will give you peace and quietness.” ~ I Chronicles 16:11 2016 is the 30th year of Shrine Mont retreats for the church. The first was May 15-17, 1987 organized by then Curate Judy Fleming. Reservations were made for 30 people. In 2016, the number had risen sharply to 218 people . The Parish newsletter … Read more
Published Nov. 15, 2015 PHOTOS AND TEXT BY SARAH ANN JUMP The Table, the market-style food pantry at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg, offers more than just food every Tuesday. It also offers a sense of community and resources for healthy eating. This past Tuesday, The Table was able to give out 21-pound bags … Read more
The Table participated in the first Community Give. It received a grant for cooking classes and it dedicated a shed. Pounds of food distributed grew by 14%
Their presskit listed the following benefits about the Table: “The Table is a unique food pantry in many important ways. • Those who come to The Table choose their own food items, thereby “shopping” in a market-style setting. • A selection of fresh produce is available each week. During the summer, there is an abundant … Read more
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The need is intense. In October of 2013 alone we, at St. George’s, provided food to 2,429 people – 808 households with 418 children. With the recent cuts in food stamps or SNAP benefits the need will only increase. [pdf-embedder url=”http://history.churchsp.org/wp-content/uploads/TheVoiceTableArticle2013.pdf” title=”thevoicetablearticle2013″]
Published by the Free Lance-Star, Amy Umble, November 23, 2013. The first pastel wisps of dawn crept over the steeple as Tom Way slipped inside the side door of St. George’s Episcopal Church on Tuesday. Way joined a handful of volunteers who unfolded seat after seat in a little nook outside the church kitchen, creating … Read more
While the Table expanded in visits, concern centered on the availability of fresh vegetables and related issues of funding. During 2013 these concerns were overcome : On March 5, 2013 the Outreach Commission applied and was approved for a $7,000 Mustard Seed Grant from the Diocese of Virginia. This grant supports churches which expand existing … Read more
