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
(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
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
Take 15 minutes and get to know some of our history by walking the church. More information on each topic online
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
-General Design Scheme General: It was agreed not to reproduce the 1906 ornamental scheme. It was agreed that the use of lettering in the form of “Chi-Ro”, “H.I.S.”, “Alpha-Omega”, etc., be avoided. Crosses, where used as a component of ornament, will be in subtle context. Of the ornament presented, the ornamental styles preferred were those … Read more
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
Pete was a northerner from Long Island who came to St. George’s some 60 years ago in 1956 before he was 30 years old. He carried with him from New York a love of the sea and owned several boats in his life time. He journeyed to Richmond early in his career where he sold … Read more
From his obituary “He was born on Sept. 9, 1934, the youngest son of Murray and Gretta Greenup of Lorain, Ohio. He was an alumnus of Brookside High School in Sheffield, Ohio, The Ohio State University in Columbus and The University of Oklahoma in Norman. He retired as director of the Marine Corps Research Center … Read more
I talked with Martha on May 18, 2015 about two months before her death. She was spry, alert and of course very opinionated! She said she served 40 years on the Altar Guild which is certainly a record for longevity. She stressed that she always followed the orders of the priests. She said the job … Read more