The St. Georgian

“Growing into Christ + Reaching out in Love”

Volume 11/Issue 1 St. George’s Episcopal Church January 2011

January 2011 Highlights

January 2 – Celebration of the Epiphany Eucharist at 7:45 am, 11:00 am, and 5:30 pm

No Christian Education

January 8 – Pilgrim’s Path begins

January 8 – Youth Confirmation classes begin

January 9, 2011– Feast of the Baptism of our Lord

January 14-16 - Vestry Retreat at Roslyn

January 21-22 – Diocesan Council

January 23 – The Rev. Bob Dannals’ presentation in Sydnor Hall

January 24 – St. George’s hosts worship celebrating Christian Unity

January 29 – Couples Workshop (see page 6)

Upcoming in February February 6- Youth Sunday

February 6 - Simplicity of Prayer (see page 6) February 19 - DC Gay Men’s Chorus in Concert (see

page 9)

Congratulations New Vestry Members!

Frank Douglas Anne Carey Endler

Cindy Helton Melissa Mooney

January 2 Celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany Join in for King Cake and crown making in

Sydnor Hall after the 11 a.m. service

The Rev. Dr. Robert S. Dannals with us on January 23

Our Rector’s brother, Bob, will present a program at 7:00 p.m. in Sydnor Hall on Parish-Based Neighborhood Revitalization. As we pray and plan for our partnership in the revitalization of Bragg Hill and Heritage Park, Bob will share his parish’s experience with a large urban

neighborhood in Dallas, Texas. A documentary of the experience may be viewed at http://episcopalchurch.org/multimedia/jubilee .

Bob has been Rector of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas since 2007. Previously he served churches in South Carolina and North Carolina.

In addition to the presentation in Sydnor Hall, Bob will offer the Meditation at the Celtic Evensong + Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. All are encouraged not to ask him to tell secrets about our Rector!

Worship Celebrating Christian Unity on January 24

We will host an ecumenical service of Worship at 7:30 p.m. on January 24. This service is part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity held each year from January 18-25. The week is book-ended by the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul on January 18 and the Feast of the Confession of St. Peter on January 25.

The 2011 theme for the week is taken from Acts 2:42 – One in the Apostles’ Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread and Prayer.

Churches and choirs participating (as of this writing) include Christ Lutheran, St. Mary’s Roman Catholic, Trinity Episcopal, Fredericksburg Baptist, Fredericksburg United Methodist, and The Presbyterian Church.

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Clergy Corner

7 Year Itch (or 7th Inning Stretch)? Beloved,

Having begun my 7th year among you last month, I am aware that many clergy experience what is called the 7 year itch. The theory is, among other things, that: (1) Having been through the three year Lectionary cycle of scripture readings with the parish twice, what else can you say or preach? (2) Now that the honeymoon is definitely over, maybe it’s time to move on to “greener pastures” where one can find new challenges without some of the same old problems.

Well… as I have said several times to you in the last six months, I love being your Rector. As I look forward to 2011 and beyond, I am more grateful than ever to be among you. I am joyfully choosing to continue as your Rector. We are a wonderful community of faith with a great history, an important and growing present, and a wonderful future. Knowing that both of my immediate predecessors were here for 30 years until their retirement, it is also my plan to retire from St. George’s. But I promise you, as I did the Search Committee in 2004, that the 30 year tradition will be ending. Though I have no plans for the timing of my retirement, it will be long before 2034! I trust it will be long before 2025 when I reach mandatory retirement age.

As a lover of baseball (and a former high school catcher), I don’t think we’ve reached the 7th inning stretch of my time with you. One of my favorite movies (I cry every time I see it) is Field of Dreams. Perhaps you remember the line: “If you build it, they will come.” In partnership with the Risen Christ, we are building on our heritage, we are building a stronger community of faith, we are living into a new future even as we give thanks for all that we have already been.

In recent years, Phyllis Tickle and others have articulated ideas about what is called The Great Emergence. Using different terminology, Loren Mead and others were discussing these same themes as early as the 1980s. Some of the key motifs are:

Massive transitions happen in the church about every 500 years

The Great Transformation (when God walked among us)

Gregory the Great (monasticism and mission) The Great Schism (further separation between

East and West) The Great Reformation (including the

Renaissance and the beginning of Anglicanism) We are living in a time of massive transition

(The Great Emergence)

One commentator says: “I don’t know which I admire more: Tickle’s erudition, her brilliant writing, or her faithfulness.”

Among other things, life at St. George’s in 2011 will include:

Vestry Retreat reflecting on the Great Emergence

Heritage Park-Bragg Hill Mission Continuing emphasis on Centering Prayer +

Meditation More Adult Bible Study and small group

opportunities DC Gay Men’s Chorus in Concert Marcus Borg on Christian Life in the 21st

century New partnership with a congregation in Haiti Continuing discernment with Bishop Jones

about starting a new congregation Youth Confirmation (Confirm not Conform) Dedicatory Recital and Bishop’s Blessing of our

new Organ Gay Rahn and John Vreeland will be on

Sabbatical, both beginning sometime in May The opening of our new Preschool

Whatever is emerging, we can be sure it is a wonderful gift from God! Joyfully,

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James C. Dannals, Rector

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Vestry Highlights During the December 15th Vestry Meeting the following action was taken:

Approved some funding of pre-school start-up costs and scholarships from the Mary Faulkner Fund.

Approved the recommendation of the Outreach Commission to distribute the Christmas offering 75% to the Diocesan Fund for Haiti relief and 25% to the local Food Bank.

Approved the General Endowment Fund Board’s recommendations for distributions to fund:

o Gift for the Roslyn Chapel o New music staging o Pre-school scholarships o RFM2 Gift o Bell Choir table covers

Approved the Clergy housing allowance allocations for 2011.

Approved the 2011 Diocesan pledge of 11% of income

Appointed new trustees to replace those people rotating off from the various trusts

Elected new officers for 2011 as follows: o Mary Jane O’Neill – Senior Warden o Dori Eglevsky – Junior Warden o Tom Meredith – Treasurer o Ben Hicks – Register

Vestry updates included: The pre-school special use permit was approved

by the City Bishop Jones will with us on April 3rd to share

his thoughts on our discernment relative to supporting a mission congregation

Marcus Borg will be with us for two educational sessions in March

Tom Hughes has been designated as “Priest Associate”

The Vestry Oath was administered to the new members in attendance

Respectfully submitted: Ben Wafle

Gary Jones to lead Vestry Retreat St. George’s Annual Vestry Retreat at Roslyn Conference & Retreat Center will be January 14-16. The Rev. Gary Jones, Rector of St. Stephen’s in Richmond will lead part of the Vestry’s time together around two themes: (1) How can leaders embrace The Great Emergence (see Clergy Corner) with enthusiasm and hope? How do we lead faithfully in the midst of a time of massive transition in church and society? How can leadership see spirituality, worship, hospitality, servanthood and mission as One?

(2) Our relationship with God needs to be nurtured in “the closet, the house and the sanctuary.” First proposed by Charles Olsen, this leadership motif underscores the need for the larger worshiping community; a smaller group for mutual support, prayer & spiritual growth; and the nurturing of one’s very personal relationship with God. Too often, people expect one of these arenas to meet the needs of all of them. –Jim Dannals

GRACE IN ACTION 2011

As of Dec. 28, we have received pledges of $793,929 from 272 families. Thank you to those who have pledged.

We need just over $6,000 to meet our revised goal of $800,000.

Grace in

Action 2011

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Capital Campaign Wrap-Up For 2010 We have had another successful year both with the progress of Nave Renovation and Capital Campaign fund raising to support it.

As you read this, we are close to the completion of the organ which is the last step in Nave Renovation, an eight year process. The Nave Renovation committee began in November 2002 to provide a vision and details of the renovation. Work began in September 2007 and the Nave was rededicated without the organ in April 2009.

It has been a remarkable eight years in what has been achieved. We have a reconfigured Nave that is in harmony both with the history of the building and the needs of current parishioners. In addition there are new spaces – an enlarged sacristy, music room in the third floor of McGuire Hall and a new meditation room where organ pipes were once housed. And now a new organ is in its own space! The improvements and additions have significantly enhanced our worship, education and outreach ministries. For instance, we have a larger Christian formation area in the first story of McGuire which will be used in part for a new preschool debuting in 2011.

While we were six months late on the installation, the organ company made concessions by doing prep work valued at $66,400 for future pipes. In addition, a Festival trumpet “stop” was added at no charge to the instrument. The dedicatory concert is scheduled for May 6 with Bishop Shannon Johnston dedicating the instrument.

We were cognizant while the organ was being built a new fundraising was needed with pledges from the capital campaign gradually being completed and debt still over $1.1 million. We had indicated in 2007 at the beginning of the renovation that this step would be necessary. During 2010, this became “RfM2” (“Renewing for Ministries 2”) with the goal to reduce our debt to $0 by 2014.

As part of the planning, we implemented a quiet campaign in 2010 which has yielded pledges of over $465,000 from 65 people. We also will be syndicating tax credits for the organ work during the entire renovation period. We hope to earn in excess of $150,000 in that process toward reducing our debt.

Be on the lookout for a general RfM2 campaign beginning early in 2011. 2010 represented the third year of fundraising and we are ahead of our expectations. Since most pledges were for 3 years (2007-2010), we expected revenues would be lower than in earlier years. We have received pledge payments of $64K through October which are under $74K forecast. However, many pledges were paid ahead and the forecast was not adjusted. To date, we have received gifts of $236K from RfM2, including $25,000 from the General Endowment Fund and a $50,000 special gift.

Consider these other possibilities:

1. If you have not made a gift to our renovation, please consider doing so now as it would help us pay for the organ and also to make some debt reductions. Such a gift can be seen as a Christmas gift to the Church and to you. Giving to the Capital Campaign now before the end of the year can help both the Church reduce the cost of the renovation finance costs and improve your tax situation. No gift is too small! We have no minimum.

2. If you completed a pledge for the original campaign, consider a new pledge now. You can always prepay a part of it for receiving extra 2010 deductions.

3. Keep on the outlook for the renewal of the IRA charitable deduction if you are 70½ or older. Although it expired at the end of 2009 and has not been renewed as of this writing, Congress is scheduled to revisit the legislation after the mid-term Congressional elections. Prior to its expiration on Dec. 31, 2009, the IRA charitable rollover allowed taxpayers age 70½ or older to direct up to $100,000 annually from their individual retirement accounts to eligible charities, such as St. George’s without having to count the distribution as income for tax purposes.

As usual, any charitable contributions must be received or mailed on or before Friday, Dec. 31, 2010.

Thanks for your support of the Nave Renovations efforts and enjoy the new and revitalized spaces. - Ben Hicks

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Adult Education on Sundays

The Early Bird Class - Library @ 8:45 Group discussion ranges from current events to what do we really

believe? Join us for coffee and wonderful discussions.

Sydnor Hall @ 9:55 am

The Theology of Spiritual Gifts Led by Ed Jones, Jim Dannals and Gay Rahn Jan. 9-23 "The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet." - Frederick Buechner

What are you passionate about? What would you stay up late talking about? The answers to these questions are clues to discovering your spiritual gifts. We believe that God has created each of us in a unique way and gives each of us unique gifts. These gifts include not only the scriptural lists, but also our talents, personalities, passions, strengths and weaknesses, life experiences, and learning and motivational styles. God calls each of us by name in a personal and individual way. Our task as Christians is to claim, nurture and use our gifts for the service of the world. In this way we show God’s love in the world as well as grow personally and spiritually. As we live authentically and passionately we live into God’s imagination for our lives. This class will introduce participants to the theology of spiritual gifts. It will include a spiritual gifts inventory and offer time and space for individuals to explore their own God-given gifts and talents. Spiritual gifts are: Given by God for the common good: God gives us spiritual gifts to use for the common good. Inclusive: Everyone is gifted. Flexible: Gifts, and our passion to grow and use them, can change over time. Tied to authenticity and passion: God did not put us here to do work which is miserable for us, but rather to use our gifts in ways we love, for the service of God and the world.

The concept of spiritual gifts is rooted in the New Testament. Perhaps the most well-known references are the lists of gifts in Ephesians 4: "Some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers..." as well as I Corinthians 12:7, which states, "To each has been given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good." "We cannot be ourselves unless we are true to our gifts." - Elizabeth O'Connor

Faulkner Hall @ 9:55 am Marcus Borg: Theologian or Heretic? Led by Russ Carter, PhD. Jan.9-23 Join us to get a glimpse of who he is and what is he about. Is he a heretic or thoughtful theologian? What makes him a best-selling author? This class will watch and listen as Marcus Borg stimulates thoughtful and heartfelt conversation around Jesus and Christianity. Following a 10 minute presentation by Dr. Borg the class will delve deeply into each question. Marcus will be at St. George’s March 13-14, 2011; come for a preview of his upcoming visit.

Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm (Beginning January 11th)

A Look into Genesis Bible Study with Father Tom Hughes, 7:00 pm in the Library.

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SAVE THE DATE February 6 in Sydnor Hall

The Simplicity of Prayer Guest speaker Leah Rampy, Executive Director of Shalem Institute, Washington, D.C. It is often said that prayer is “A lifting-up of my heart and mind to God and at the same time a going-down deep into myself and finding God there.” Drawing on her experience with the practice of many spiritual traditions, Leah will offer spiritual “exercises” and teaching, not to preach, but to evoke our own first-hand awareness about the realities of our souls. She will teach us about our identity in God, an intimate, immediate relationship that is not an esoteric one meant for the few. It is our deepest human home and calling.

Leah Rampy has been an active participant in Shalem programs for the past ten years, is a graduate of both the Personal Spiritual Deepening and Deepening Contemplative Leadership Programs, and has served as

adjunct faculty for several programs. She is a former member of Shalem’s Board of Directors. Leah is member of Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, is an ordained elder and deacon, and frequently teaches and leads retreats. Leah holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum from Indiana University. In 2000, she founded ILLUMINE LLC, specializing in leadership consulting, and she has worked with many non-profit presidents, executive directors, staff and boards. Her previous professional experience includes 20 years managing all aspects of training and development for Fortune 100 companies as well as serving as vice president of human resources. Prior to working in corporations, Leah taught pre- and in-service teachers at the university level.

Pilgrim’s Path 2011

pil-grim (pil`grem) n. 1. a wanderer 2. one who travels on a journey

Looking for a way to start off the new year? St. George’s Pilgrim’s class may be the ticket. The classes are designed for those who are new to St. George’s or the Episcopal Church. For those who went through a confirmation class way back when, those who have never been to church, those who haven’t thought much about faith at all, those who are always seeking and those who are beginning to wonder but aren’t quite sure.

We welcome everyone and invite you to ask, to challenge, to probe, to think, to feel and to identify perhaps for the first time – what you believe and how to give expression to that belief.

Pilgrims will meet twice a month on Saturday from 9-12 pm, beginning January 8.

Contact the office office@stgeorgesepiscopal.net or 540-373-4133 for more information or text Gay @ 540-273-8794.

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Marcus Borg

Get a head start on Marcus Borg.

As you know, Marcus Borg, an American Biblical scholar and author, will be joining us March 13 & 14 for a series of in-depth lectures on Jesus and Christianity in the 21st century. Borg is among the most widely-known and influential voices in

Christianity. We are all looking forward to hearing from this distinguished scholar. If you are interested and would like to learn more about Borg and his scholarship, you may want to familiarize yourself with some of his views before he comes to St. Georges.

Here is a list of his books available in either the church library or the local public library:

Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time The God We Never Knew Reading the Bible Again for the First Time The Heart of Christianity The Last Week Jesus: The Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary The First Christmas The First Paul Putting Away Childish Things The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions

We will be offering these books for purchase beginning in late January and extending through his visit in March. He has graciously offered to conduct a book signing after his lectures.

-Russ Carter

“A Road to a Better Relationship”

St. George’s Episcopal Church

Presents “A Road to a Better Relationship”

A workshop designed to help life partners obtain knowledge and skills to build strong, healthy and lasting relationships and to foster a sense of wonder, awe and appreciation for your significant other. Workshop led by Delise B. Dickard, Ed.D., founder and clinical director, Riverside Counseling, and author of the Free Lance-Star monthly mental health column, “Mindset.” James J. Kasten, Counseling Intern, Riverside Counseling, and Pastor, Family, Marriage and Counseling Ministry, Church on the Move, Woodbridge, Va.

When: Saturday, January 29, 2011 Where: St. George’s Episcopal Church Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Lunch break in town or bring your own bag Cost: $30 per person -- $60 per couple Register online at www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net. Payment is due in the church office by Tuesday, January 18. Checks should be made payable to: “St. George’s Episcopal Church” with Couples Workshop in the memo line. Also see the Action Table in Sydnor Hall for registration forms. Partial scholarships available.

Better Relationship

To A

January 29, 2011

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Youth Happenings Happy New Year!

So many wonderful things happened with our youth in 2010; here are some highlights: -Raised over $900 for Souper Bowl of Caring -Stuffed bags for Micah -Participated in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observance -Youth musicians performed at the Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras party -Fasted for Lent -Had a Lenten workshop with The Rev. Suzanne Guthrie -Wrote, directed, and starred in a production of the Liturgy of the Palms -Organized and ran the annual Easter Egg Hunt for the children -Participated in the high school week-end at Shrine Mont -Shoveled walkways and driveways for homebound and in town parishioners during snow storms -Participated in the first ever Spring Break at Church -Continued traditions like the annual Lock-In -Walked in the Walk for Sudan in Glen Allen, VA -Raised over $300 for Sudan -Organized and produced the first ever St. George’s Variety Show -Raised over $600 from Variety Show to be split between Our Little Roses and Sudan -Participated in SOKS camp -Went on Mission to Our Little Roses -Participated in Fred Camp -Gave back to church as acolytes and readers -Worked in Parish Youth Ministries -Performed in the Choir, Orchestra, and Jazz Band -Christened a new youth kitchen -Helped with Rally Sunday -Helped with Blessing of the Animals -Volunteered with Hughes Home Assisted Living Facility -Participated in the Rite 13 celebration -Participated in the Crop Walk to End Hunger -Helped with Advent Workshop -And much, much more!

St. George’s is blessed with a fine group of young people who are not the future of our church—they are our church. These youth give life and vibrancy and flare to our congregation. They are energetic, mature, passionate, and kind hearted. They embody the slogan of St. George’s, which is to grow into Christ and reach out in love. The work our youth have done to enrich

their own spiritual lives as well as the lives of those around them both in our community and the world at large is impressive. I am honored to work with these young people. Here is to a wonderful new year in Youth Formation!

As I get ready to have my second baby, Lance Roeske, a 7 year member of St. George’s will be helping with evening youth group. I will make myself as available as I can be, though Lance has all my confidence to continue to offer youth events and lead our young people in their faith life. Lance currently works as a Program Manager and had taught High School English for five years and misses it dearly. Many of you know him and his family, wife Sarah and children Ethan and Bella. Before helping with our teenagers, Lance taught children’s Sunday School with Carey and Gay for four years. Lance says that, his “life path was to work with youth” and he is excited about this opportunity to work with our St. George’s young people. Please say hello to Lance as you see him around.

An Interview with Aidan Bryant

Each first Sunday of the month, our youth group heads down the street to Hughes Home Assisted Living Facility. We offer different events for the residents there, we have brought our pets, brought

theatre, brought games, but mostly we try to bring love. Please read the following to learn more about our work at Hughes Home.

Anna: “Aiden Bryant is an 8th grader and active member of our congregation. Aiden, tell us about the first time you went to Hughes Home.”

Aidan: ”I didn’t have a very enjoyable experience because I kinda kept to myself and didn’t talk to the elderly. It wasn’t scary but I think it [felt] a little awkward being only 13 years old [in a room with] all these elderly people.”

Anna: “Now that you’ve been a few times do you feel differently about visiting?”

Aidan: “It is a lot easier to interact with them now that I have gotten used to it. That being (Con’t on Pg. 9)

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(Con’t from Pg. 8) said, the last time we went (Dec. 5) was a much more enjoyable experience.”

Anna: “Why was this last visit better?” Aidan: “In a way I guess [because] I made connections with an elderly person.” Anna: “Tell me about this person.”

Aidan: “Her name is Elizabeth F.”

Anna: “Was it difficult to connect with her or to get her to open up?”

Aidan: “It was a lot harder that it would seem because sometimes she didn’t always understand the questions I was asking or I couldn’t understand what she was trying to tell me. Elizabeth didn’t seem to particularly want to have a conversation, but she didn’t mind answering questions about herself.”

Anna: “What kind of things did you talk about?”

Aidan: “We mostly talked about what she did growing up and where she lived and what some of her favorite things were.”

Anna: “Do you think it’s important to make connections with the residents?”

Aidan: “I think you can learn something valuable that could help you understand something [else in life]. Plus it can never hurt to know a little more about the elderly. At the same time it gives the elderly people another happy memory. I do enjoy getting to learn about the people there and the things they did when they were my age. Next time I will definitely get to know more of the elderly, not talk to just one.”

Anna: “Great work Aidan!

An Interview with Grace Schwartz Anna: “Tell me about your experiences visiting Hughes Home.”

Grace: “It wasn’t scary, but I kind of felt bad for the people there because they all seemed like they were giving up. I talked to a lot of the residents, but I didn’t really make any connections. I might bond more with the lady I played Bingo with when we go again.”

Anna: “What kind of things did you talk about with her?”

Grace: “We talked about her childhood and her friends, what kind of work she did and some of her hobbies. I had to ask her to repeat herself because I didn’t quite understand her.”

Anna: “Do you think it’s important to make connections with the residents?”

Grace: “Yes because most of the people there seemed as if they were giving up on their life. Making connections with them would help because I think when they saw us they got excited and will be eager to talk [next time we visit]. I am glad we go because they have interesting stories. I like hearing about their lives, all of their friends and places they’ve been. The woman I met, Nancy L., taught me you definitely cannot judge a book by its cover.” Anna: “Thanks Grace, great work!”

DC Gay Men’s Chorus in Concert on February 19

St. George’s Integrity Circle and Fredericksburg Pride are co-hosting a performance by Potomac Fever, a 13 voice a cappella close harmony pop ensemble of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC. The concert will be in our Nave on Saturday evening, February 19. This is another wonderful opportunity for our community of faith to live into our ministry of hospitality. Please speak with Sherry Newman or Sandy Kenyon for more information. Our EfM group, mentored by Peggy Marshall and Gay Rahn, has graciously offered to host the reception in Sydnor Hall following the concert.

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Children’s Formation

A Little Theology

We want our children to know scripture. We want to share with them the stories of our faith. But to have them discuss theology?

Over the past month our children have been discussing the prophecies of Isaiah, the stories of the annunciation and visitation and the call of the Magi. Marcus Borg, a renowned theologian who will be with us in March, says that the birth stories are the entire Christian gospel in miniature. “Get it, and you get everything; miss it and you miss it all.” Why would God place his son in the simplest setting possible? Why would God announce the birth to shepherds, the homeless of their time? Why did God call the Magi? What gifts did they bring? What gift will we give the Christ child? Who knew so much could be discussed by ones so young? Important Dates for St. George’s Families January 2 Celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany

Join in for King Cake and crown making in Sydnor Hall after the 11 a.m. service

January 30 Micah Sunday Micah Ministry for the homeless is the focus of our morning, complete with breakfast! Micah Sunday, an Opportunity for our Families

For the chronically or even newly homeless, the simplest things can become huge challenges. How do you get mail with no address? What do you do when you are thirsty in the night? What happens when it rains? How do you take a bath? Micah Ecumenical Ministries was created to meet the needs of the chronically homeless by providing a daycenter where the homeless could get a shower, take medicine, and get mail. Today they do much more, providing respite for homeless people leaving the hospital, organizing a cold night shelter, inspiring our Community Dinners and helping as many as possible to get back into homes. On January 30th Micah will come to St. George’s. During the Christian Education hour 9:55 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Micah guests will cook and serve breakfast to our adult congregation in Sydnor Hall. Our children will also have a chance to learn about homelessness during their Christian education time. Join us as a family and come away with a deeper understanding of these our neighbors.

Book Group Forming

If you haven’t ever read Anne Lamont then you are in for a treat. Join Bethany Friesner, Carolyn DeMunnick and friends for a lively discussion of Rosie, Anne Lamont’s novel about motherhood, daughters and all things in between.

During the Christian Education hour, 9:55 to 10:55 a.m. January 16, 23, and 30

in Room 103 (on the lowest level of our middle building.) (Nursery will be open.)

Available at www.amazon.com

A fine novel. -- The New Yorker

A strong, funny, and memorably original novel. -- Alice Adams

Anne Lamott is an original; a bright, fresh voice. -- San Francisco Chronicle

Rosie is a masterpiece; Anne Lamott is a novelist of genius. -- Los Angeles Times

A HUGE Thank You to all the Parents who helped make our Christmas Eve 

Pageant So very special for all! 

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Outreach Micah Ecumenical Ministries says Thanks!

Micah Ecumenical Ministries was founded by the downtown churches to meet the needs of those who could not or would not stay at the shelter, often the “chronically homeless”.

Some, due to mental illness or PTSD cannot stay indoors for long periods of time; others could not or would not follow the rules.

Many times the Shelters were full. By providing a day center where the homeless could eat breakfast, get a warm shower, take meds, wash clothes, get mental health counseling, and apply for social service assistance we hoped that their lives would improve.

And it has worked. Many Micah former guests are now in housing. Others have used computers and Micah issued identification cards to help them get work and to improve their situation. Those who are ill can stay in the respite house and recover, warm and dry.

On January 30, 2011 the guests of Micah would like to thank St. George’s, one of the founding churches of Micah Ministries and one of the churches hosting Community Dinners, making weekday lunches and staffing the Cold Night Shelter.

Micah guests will be part of our worship service that day and will be cooking and serving breakfast to our congregation from 10 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. in Sydnor Hall. Come and learn more and enjoy a breakfast that says thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Parsons Meal Program

Parson’s Pipe Organ Company will send three people to St. George’s during the first three weeks of January to make adjustments and to finalize the tuning of the organ. They will be eating lunch and dinner at the church. Help is needed to buy/prepare meals. The church will reimburse for the cost of food, but volunteers are needed to prepare either lunch or dinner at home or at the church and then

serve the food at noon for lunch and 5:30 for dinner. If you would like to participate in the meal program, please contact Pat Baughman at PatBaughman@cox.net.

You are invited

to a Breakfast for Micah guests, staff and volunteers to say

Thank You! Sunday, January 30

9:55 a.m. to

10:55 a.m. Sydnor Hall Hosted by

Micah Ecumenical Ministries Guests and staff

Please Join us and relax with friends you don’t always get to see.

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St. George’s and the Civil War

Part 4 - Parishioners in the Fray

Even before forces clashed at Fredericksburg, we were close enough to the early battles in central Virginia to have an effect on life here. Confederate troops were garrisoned here and unfortunately fell

victim to disease. Minutes from a City Council meeting on Nov. 1, 1861, record how a section of the city-owned Potter’s Field cemetery for indigents would be set aside “as a burying ground, exclusively for the remains of soldiers of the Army, and of such white persons, as their friends may wish to inter there.” The Confederate section was equal to the cemetery’s length along Barton Street and ran back 100 feet from the street. From Oct. 1861 to March, 1862 St. George’s rector Alfred M. Randolph conducted burials for 51 confederate soldiers buried in this cemetery. Prior to the main battle on December 13, 1862, there were two distinct periods of federal occupation and incidents that involved the Church and some of its parishioners. The earliest thrust that involved Fredericksburg occurred as the Federals mounted the Peninsula campaign to try to take Richmond from the east. Union forces under General Irwin McDowell advanced to Fredericksburg as the Federal forces under General McClellan were advancing on Richmond. On April 18, 1862 the Confederates set fire to the bridges and military stores to delay the advance. Mayor Slaughter called an emergency session of Council. The following were appointed to confer with them: Mayor Slaughter, William A. Little, Thomas Barton, Dr. J. Gordon Wallace, Rev William F. Broaddus D.D. and Governor John L. Marye. (Barton and Slaughter were members of St. George’s and possibly William Little) They were instructed to inform McDowell that the Confederate forces having evacuated, the town would offer no resistance, but that the population was loyal to the Confederate government. This possibly saved the town from destruction at the time. The town fell to the Union army on April 19, 1862. Jane Beal in her diary reported:

“Fredericksburg is a captured town, the enemy took possession of the Stafford hills (across the Rappahannock River from the town) on Friday the 18th, and their guns have frowned down upon us ever since. It is painfully humiliating to feel one's self a captive, but all sorrow for self is now lost in the deeper feeling of anxiety for our army, for our cause, we have lost everything, regained nothing, our army has fallen back before the superior forces of the enemy until but a small strip of our dear Old Dominion is left to us, our sons are all in the field and we who are now in the hands of the enemy cannot even hear from them.” The Union forces completed a canal boat bridge by May 2, a pontoon bridge by May 5 and established telegraph communications. The federals setup their headquarters at Chatham and at the Farmers’ Bank directly across from St. George’s. By May 19th the Rappahannock was again opened to railroad traffic. McDowell’s policy was to treat local citizens with dignity and to punish his soldiers that disobeyed him which reduced tensions. (This contrasts with the situation after the Battle of Fredericksburg later in the year). Probably their worst enemy was the white females who dealt with them “by the most insulting, odious, aggravating, indecent and unladylike language and deportment.” A Union Colonel attended May 18, 1862 services at St. George’s and noted that Rev. Alfred M. Randolph skipped the prayer for the US President (though he also did not include the President of the CS which was attributed to the fact that union soldiers were attending). He conducted services through November 17, 1862. Church life was probably not normal. Local resident Betty Herndon Maury notes in her diary a sudden closure of the Church on a Friday, May 16 without explanation. As she noted later, “the town is intensely Yankee and looks like never had been anything else.” Change was in the air with runaway slaves and soldiers coming in between citizens and these people. Betty Herndon Maury describes the scene: “Runaway Negroes from the country around continue to come in every day. It is a curious and pitiful sight to see the foot sore and weary looking cornfield hands with their packs on their backs and handkerchiefs tied over their heads, men, women, little children and babies coming in gangs and often twenty at a time. They all look (con’t on pg 13)

Rev. Alfred M. Randolph

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(con’t from page 12) nervous and unhappy. Many of them are sent to the North.” By the end of May both Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln had visited Fredericksburg. The situation changed after the Seven Days Battles around Richmond when General McClellan was superseded by General John Pope who reversed McDowell’s policies. They would live off the land taking supplies from the enemy and arrested civilians who refused to take the oath of allegiance to the US. The Confederates retaliated that all commissioned officers taken prisoner should not be treated as prisoners of war but placed in irons and held hostage in retaliation for Confederates arrested. The most famous incident during his time was the Federal arrest of 19 prominent citizens of Fredericksburg who were sent to Old Capital Prison in Washington DC in August, 1862. They were arrested in retaliation for the Confederate imprisonment of seven federals for disloyalty and were confined in prison in Richmond. 6 of the 19 were members of St. George’s which had the most members of any Church from those arrested: 1. Thomas Knox 2. John Coakley 3. Dr. James Cooke 4. John F. Scott 5. Montgomery Slaughter 6. Thomas B. Barton. (We looked briefly at these men’s backgrounds in a prior part of this series).

Two others John Berrey and George H. C. Rowe kept diaries which are valuable. They were sent to Old Capitol Prison in Washington by boat. This prison was neither an Andersonville nor a minimum security facility. Sanitary conditions were no worse than other prisons of the time but the prisoners were bothered by lice and bed-bugs and bad smelling food. Generally the relations were courteous and some of the rules bent such as being able for the 19 to meet together. The diaries note lots of wine drunk and many practical jokes played on each other that allowed them to keep their spirits high. As Rowe notes, he saw John Coakley once “wore a handkerchief pinned around his waist, in short sleeves and slippers, the very picture of a quarrelsome old maid” They even met up with famed spy Belle Boyd. After being in prison for four weeks they procured a parole and permission to send two of their members to Richmond to get the release of two of the federals which was done. The Federals then changed their minds and asked for two other federals to be released which took two more weeks and required the two to be shown in Washington before they would release the “Fredericksburg 19.” Due to the Confederate victory at 2nd Manassas in August and the advance of the Confederates into Maryland,

Fredericksburg was evacuated on August 21, 1862 with two bridges blown up. The situation heated up again after General Ambrose Burnsides was appointed by Lincoln on November 7, 1862 to relieve McClellan and command 115,000 troops. Opposing Burnside was a Confederate army of 78,000 men led by Lee but divided between Longstreet in Culpeper and Stonewall Jackson across the Blue Ridge. One possibility was that Burnside would move against Longstreet. However, Burnsides thought that even if he defeated him the Confederates would retreat to a new line around Richmond and get stronger and repeat the fiasco of the battles around Richmond earlier in 1862. He was also concerned about his supply line in the process. With this in mind the new commander determined to shift his army to Fredericksburg, and advanced toward Richmond by way of the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad. The Fredericksburg route had much to recommend it. It would keep Burnside closer to the Union-controlled rivers, thereby making it easier and safer to supply his army; it kept him between Lee’s army and Washington, and it got him away from Jackson’s menacing presence. The drawback was crossing the river – 400 feet in width at times. No bridges were available. The solution was to employ pontoon bridges but these had been left back in Berlin, MD. The Federals began reaching Fredericksburg by November 17. They issued an order demanding the surrender of the city, complaining that shots had been fired on the federals and also complaining that mills and factories as well as the railroads had been supplying the Confederates. Even without a surrender all non-combatants would be ordered to leave the city between 9 pm Nov 21 and 5 am the following morning. St. Georgian and Mayor Montgomery Slaughter conferring with the Confederate forces with St. Georgian W. S. Scott and Samuel S. Howison, delivered the message the Confederate troops would not occupy the town, and neither would they permit the Federal troops to do so and the shots fired were the acts of the troops and not the town. He did not refer to Lee’s actions to consolidate troops on the west side of town. Rev. Randolph left the city with wife and a day old baby. He later entered the confederate forces in 1863 as a chaplain and served with Jackson’s former corps. He never returned to St. George’s. Meanwhile the pontoon bridges had not arrived and the delay allowed Lee to bring his forces into Fredericksburg. The conflict would begin by December 11 and involve St. George’s, the subject of the next installment of this series. -Ben Hicks

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ECW (Episcopal Church Women)

ECW – Avis Harris Chapter

Our newest cookbook "The Middles" is now available for sale. Also available are copies of our popular "Beginnings and Endings".

This ‘n’ That

Prayers and Squares Quilt Ministry

The next meeting of Prayer Quilt Ministry will be January 14, 2011. We welcome the opportunity to serve our church family through this ministry. If you know of someone who needs prayers for any reason, please let us know. We offer our prayers through the tying of our quilts. We welcome new members (Sewing and quilting skills are not required!), plus donations of 100% cotton quilting fabric. For information, please contact Bryn Roth at 373-9126 or brynroth@cox.net.

Altar Guild Preparing the altar for worship can be a life giving ministry. Would you like to join us? Please call Liz Myers at 373-2073 or contact Vicki Harrison at vharrison@verizon.net for details. Thank you, Liz Myers

God and Country Awards

On November 14th, six youth from St. George’s received the Episcopal Church’s God & Country awards for work they completed earlier this year. The award has 4 levels of achievement based on a youth’s school grade: God & Me (grade 1-3), God & Family (4-5), God & Church (6-8), and God & Life (9-12). As would be expected, each level you move up gets more involved in what you will learn and what is expected of the student. For example, the God & Me students learn about the creation story, that Jesus is their best friend and they memorize the Lord’s Prayer. In God & Family, the students learn how families are like pizza (really!) and meet several families in the Bible. They learn

the 10 Commandments. God & Church delves into the history of both St. George’s and the Anglican/Episcopal Church along with its sacraments and services. They must also learn the Nicene Creed. Each program lasted about 6 weeks and the parents were great mentors to the youth. Earning the awards were: God & Me: Samantha Moore and Sarah Kamei. God & Family: Cameron Moore, Alex and Paul Vaughan. God & Church: Bonnie Kamei. Their coach was Trip Wiggins and all were presented to the Rev. Gay Rahn who examined and approved their awards. Congrats to all. If others are interested in this award, please contact Trip at tripwig@cox.net.

Left to right: Cameron Moore, Samantha Moore, Sarah Kamei, Bonnie Kamei, Paul Vaughan, Alex Vaughan and Trip Wiggins.

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Photo by Ralph Powell

January Birthdays

January 1 – Jacklyn Boice, Karin Eckerson, Doc King, Thomas Pugh

January 2 – Graham Barton, Bob Carter, Maggie Stoffel

January 3 – Amy Covert, Kenzie Manetz, Madison Randall, Barbara Smith, Christopher Stitt, Steven Taylor

January 4 –Kimberly Dowdell, Keith Faulkner, Margaret Garett, Jason Miller, Josephine Scott

January 5 – Emma Koenig, Eddie Maher January 6 – Dianne Bachman, Kathleen Gayle,

Ryan McElfresh January 7 – Ridge Dodd, Mary Rose Hazel,

Simon Hu, Mario Mairena January 8 – Emma Miller, Molly Wafle January 9 – Sandra Fisher, Lois Rambo January 10 – Michael Osborne, Joe rose,

Daniel Ross, Conner Rossner, Shawn Shepherd

January 11 – Peggy Conway, Delise Dickard, Anna Gayle, Caroline Masterson, Elizabeth Miller

January 12 – Eve Blackwell, Tom Sparks January 13 – Ashley Bogardus, Mary Deane,

Kate Philpott, Douglas Quarles III January 14 – Victoria Ellis, J.T. Moriarty, Danny

Reitwiesner, Lauren Valentine, Joan Yarus

January 15 – Cathy Catron, Andrew Douglas, Jill Walsh, Lauren Yates

January 17 – Natasha Willis January 18 – Stephen Hu, Robert Crawford,

Michael 0’Malley, Kathryn Quarles, Elizabeth White

January 19 – Anna Colopy, Linda Harris, Karen McElfresh, Jack Reitwiesner

January 21 – Tiffany Borger, Jess Cadwallender, Emme Girvan, Nancy Pcsolyar

January 22 – Hearne King January 23 – Samuel Ferrabee, Collin Mairena, Jennifer Taylor January 24 - Sarah Buongiorne, Mary Beth Dwyer, JB Osborne, Evan Randell January 25 – David Bronston, Nate Burns, Natalie

Loffman, Doug Quarles IV, Nancy Sielski

January 27 – Julia Appleton, Lolli Fensterer, Michael Homendy, Marlys McGrath, Rosemary Miner, Christina Morin

January 28 – Norris Dickard, Nicholas George, Lucy Heartwell, Erin House, MC Moncure, Will Moss, Catesby Willis

January 29 – Martin Bass, Amy Melton, Ashby Morton, Susan Tyler

January 30 – Ross Girvan, Tory Willis January 31 – Barbara Arlin, Theresa Koenig,

Lauren Makely

Thanks, Thanks and More Thanks

Thanks to our wonderful Flower Guild,

our Altar Guild, musicians, choristers,

and all other worship leaders for glorious celebrations at Christmas time.

Photo by Ben Hicks

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ST. GEORGE’S STAFF The Rev. James C. Dannals, Rector ......................................................................................... 373-4133 Jim.Dannals@StGeorgesEpiscopal.net ........................................... (Home) ..................... 898-3644 The Rev. Gay M. Rahn, Associate Rector ................................................................................ 373-4133 Gay.Rahn@StGeorgesEpiscopal.net ................................................... (Home) ..................... 373-9250 The Rev. Thomas R. Hughes, Priest Associate .............................................................. 540-424-1719 adenstone@gmail.com John H. Vreeland, Director of Music Ministries ......................................................................... 373-4133 John.Vreeland@StGeorgesEpiscopal.net Carey D. Chirico, Director of Children’s Ministries/Director of Outreach Ministries. ................. 373-4133 Carey.Chirico@StGeorgesEpiscopal.net Anna Black, Director of Youth Ministries ................................................................................... 373-4133 Anna.Black@StGeorgesEpiscopal.net Becky Stewart, Assistant Director of Music (Children) .............................................................. 373-4133 Becky.Stewart@StGeorgesEpiscopal.net Ben Hicks, Business Manager .................................................................................................. 373-4133 Ben.Hicks@StGeorgesEpiscopal.net Nancy Schwartz, Parish Coordinator ........................................................................................ 373-4133 Office@StGeorgesEpiscopal.net Amy Bogardus, Nursery Coordinator bogardae@yahoo.com Mariam Mubangu, Sexton St. George’s Office Fax Machine .............................................................................................. 374-0923 Earl Baughman, Facilities Manager .......................................................................................... 373-4133 ebaughman@cox.net Lisa Bogardus, Director of Handbells ........................................................................................ 373-4133 phbogardus@aol.com Jan Meredith, Newsletter Editor/Membership Coordinator ........................................................ 373-4133 newsletter@stgeorgesepiscopal.net

2011 VESTRY Barbara Blose, (2011), Buildings and Grounds ......................................................................... 374-0934 Hurley Bogardus, (2010), World Mission/Worship & Music ....................................................... 899-6290 Frank Douglas, (2013), Outreach ............................................................................................. 710-0077 Dori Eglevsky, (2012), Junior Warden, Communications, Evangelism ...................................... 371-0540 Anne Carey Endler, (2013), Children’s Formation .................................................................... 286-2580 Richard Friesner, (2012), World Mission/Stewardship .............................................................. 654-3185 Cindy Helton, (2013), Congregational Care/Fellowship ............................................................ 373-6382 Melissa Mooney, (2013), Newcomers ....................................................................................... 368-2066 Susan Morgan, (2012), Adult Education ................................................................................... 373-8461 Mary Jane O’Neill, Senior Warden, Personnel .......................................................................... 899-6543 Mac Smith, (2011), Youth ......................................................................................................... 786-2652 Ben Wafle, (2011), Finance ...................................................................................................... 373-0443 Tom Meredith, Treasurer .......................................................................................................... 368-9092 Ben Hicks, Register .................................................................................................................. 373-1556

COMMISSIONS AND CONTACTS Adult Formation ......................................... ............................................................................. Children’s Formation .................................. Kenna Glascock .................................... 371-5384 Youth Formation ........................................ Mac Smith ............................................. 898-3034 Building & Grounds .................................... Earl Baughman ...................................... 373-0324 Communications ........................................ ............................................................................. Webmaster ............ Ralph.Powell@StGeorgesEpiscopal.net ............................... 368-5777 Congregational Care .................................. Pat Mathews ......................................... 972-2534 Evangelism ................................................ ............................................................................. Fellowship ................................................. ............................................................................. Coffee Hour ......................................... ............................................................................. Newcomers................................................ ............................................................................. Greeters ............................................... ............................................................................. Outreach .................................................... ............................................................................. World Mission ............................................ Vicki Lewis ............................................ 373-0051 Janice Brunson ...................................... 370-1887 Stewardship ............................................... Frank Douglas ....................................... 710-0077 Worship & Music ........................................ Thena Jones ......................................... 371-2304 Ushers .................................................. Tommy Thompson ................................ 371-1095 Acolytes ................................................ Thena Jones ......................................... 371-2304 Abbey Martinez ..................................... 288-1091 Flower Scheduler ................................. Susan Graves........................................ 371-5656 Flower Guild ......................................... Jane Guerin ........................................... 972-6949 Cindy Helton .......................................... 373-6382 Altar Guild ............................................ Liz Myers ............................................... 373-2073 Vicki Harrison ........................................ 898-0856 Lay Eucharistic Ministry (LEM) ............. Hurley Bogardus .................................... 899-6290 Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEV) .............. Pat Baughman ....................................... 373-0324 Liturgical Coordinators .......................... George Haliday ..................................... 891-4357 St. Georgian Newsletter ............................. Jan Meredith (Newsletter@StGeorgesEpiscopal.net) ..................................................... 368-9092

OTHER GROUPS Archives ......................................................... Trip Wiggins ................................................ 371-3906 Docents .......................................................... Jean Rossbacher ........................................ 373-6722 Education for Ministry ..................................... Gay Rahn .................................................... 373-4133 Episcopal Church Women (ECW) .................. Barbara Teal ....................................... 703-680-5443 Renewing for Ministry Capital Campaign (RfM 2) ...... Ben Wafle…….……. ................................... 373-0443 Jim Branscome ...................................... 371-1977

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This newsletter was prepared especially for

January 2011

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday *Holy Eucharist + Rite I, 7:45 am Continuous Coffee Hour, 8:45am Early Bird Education, 9:00 am Holy Eucharist + Rite III, 9:00 am Christian Education, 9:55 am Holy Eucharist + Rite II, 11:00 am Youth Group, 5:00 pm Celtic Service and Communion, 5:30 pm

LEGEND ELR - Elsie Lewis Room FH - Faulkner Hall K - Kitchen Lib - Library McG - McGuire Room MR – Meditation Room N – Nursery G - Gallery SH – Sydnor Hall

1 New Year’s Day

2* Feast of the Epiphany

NO 9:00 am Worship Service NO Christian Education Epiphany Reception, 12:00 pm, SH

3 Daily Office, Noon Dinner hosted by St. Mary’s, 5:00 pm, SH World Mission Commission Meeting, 7:00, ELR

4 Prayer Shawl Knitters, 10:00 am, FH Daily Office, Noon EfM, 5:00 pm, SH EfM, 6:30 pm, FH Bell Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 pm, G

5 Holy Eucharist, Noon Jazz Ensemble Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 pm, McG

6 EfM, 9:30 am, SH Daily Office, Noon Organ Recital, 12:15 pm, Nave Choir of St. George’s, 7:00 pm, McG

7 Daily Office, Noon First Friday Concert, 7:30 pm, SH

8 Pilgrim’s Path, 8:30 am, FH Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, 9:30 am, G Chamber Ensemble Rehearsal, 12:30 pm, G Youth Confirmation Kick-Off Dinner, 6:00 pm, Dannals

9* Feast of the Baptism of our Lord Outreach Commission Mtg, 12:15 pm, FH

10 Daily Office, Noon Community Dinner hosted by Ferry Farm Baptist, 5:00pm,SH

11 Mary Faulkner ECW, 10:00 am, FH Daily Office, Noon EfM, 5:00 pm, SH Centering Prayer, 6:15 pm, Lib EfM, 6:30 pm, FH Book of Genesis, 7:00 pm, Lib Bell Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 pm, G St. George’s Choir School, 6:00 and 7:00 pm, MR

12 Holy Eucharist, Noon Jazz Ensemble Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 pm, McG Pre School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, FH

13 EfM, 9:30 am, SH Daily Office, Noon Food for Life pick up, 2:00 pm, FH Choir of St. George’s, 7;00 pm, McG

14 Daily Office, Noon Prayers & Squares, 1:00 pm, Offsite

15 Newsletter Deadline Pilgrim’s Path, 8:30 am, FH Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, 9:30 am, G Chamber Ensemble Rehearsal, 12:30 pm, G

16*

Integrity, 6:30 pm, SH Chamber Concert, 3:00 pm, Nave

17 Martin Luther King, Jr Daily Office, Noon Congregational Care Commission Meeting, 1:00 pm, SH Community Dinner hosted by St. George’s, 5:00 pm, SH Finance Committee Mtg, 9:00 am, FH

18 Daily Office, Noon EfM, 5:00 pm, SH Centering Prayer, 6:15 pm, Lib EfM, 6:30 pm, FH Book of Genesis, 7:00 pm, Lib Bell Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 pm, G St. George’s Choir School, 6:00 and 7:00 pm, MR

19 Holy Eucharist, Noon Jazz Ensemble Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 pm, McG Vestry Meeting, 7:00 pm, FH

20 EfM, 9:30 am, SH Daily Office, Noon Choir of St. George’s, 7;00 pm, McG

21 Daily Office, Noon

22 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, 9:30 am, G Chamber Ensemble Rehearsal, 12:30 pm, G

23 Bob Dannals program, 7:00 pm, SH Micah Sunday Breakfast, 9:55 am, SH 30

24 Daily Office, Noon Community Dinner hosted by St. George’s, 5:00 pm, SH Prayer Service, 7:00, Nave Community Dinner hosted by St. Mary’s 5:00 pm, SH 31

25 Daily Office, Noon EfM, 5:00 pm, SH Centering Prayer, 7:00 pm, Lib EfM, 6:30 pm, FH Book of Genesis, 6:30 pm, Lib Bell Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 pm, G St. George’s Choir School, 6:00 and 7:00 pm, MR

26 Holy Eucharist, Noon Jazz Ensemble Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 pm, McG

27 EfM, 9:30 am, SH Daily Office, Noon Choir of St. George’s, 7;00 pm, McG

28 Daily Office, Noon

29 Couples Workshop, 9:00 am, FH Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, 9:30 am, G Chamber Ensemble Rehearsal, 12:30 pm, G

For an up-to-date calendar, go to: http://www.StGeorgesEpiscopal.net/calendar/webcal.html

Vestry Retreat

Vestry Retreat Diocesan Council Meeting

Those who give their time and talents to enhance our worship...

January 2011 Servers

If you are scheduled to serve and cannot, find your replacement then email or call the church office (373-4133) and Ralph Powell (368-5777)

by noon Tuesday with changes. Sunday Services: 7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Updated 12/28/2010

Updates at: http://www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/ServerSched2010.asp

Sunday January 2 2nd Sunday after Christmas

Sunday January 9 1st Sunday after Epiphany

Sunday January 16 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Sunday January 23 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

Sunday January 30 4th Sunday after Epiphany

7:45 a.m. Rite I

LECTOR/PRAYERS/LEM Ed Dinger Trip Wiggins John Coker Clyde Matthews Elizabeth Myers

2ND CHALICE Peter Myers Ed Dinger Trip Wiggins Trip Wiggins Clyde Matthews

GREETERS

9:00 a.m. Rite III

LITURGICAL COORDINATOR N/A Lee Anne Hecker David Morgan Ed Dinger Mary Jane O'Neill

PRAYERS N/A David Morgan Bryan Howell Linda Vinnedge

LESSONS N/A Peggy Marshall Bonnie Claire Kamei Ed Jones

CHALICE 1 (Pulpit side) N/A David Morgan Bryan Howell Bryan Howell Lee Anne Hecker

CHALICE 2 (Lectern side) N/A Carolyn Howell Carey Chirico David Morgan Anna Colopy

CHALICE 3 (Gallery) N/A Elizabeth Talbot Paul Colopy Peggy Marshall Kit Burns

CHALICE 4 (Floater) N/A Peggy Marshall Kit Burns Carolyn Howell Carey Chirico

PATEN 3 (Gallery) N/A Ed Jones Anna Colopy Ed Jones Paul Colopy

CRUCIFER N/A Ridge Dodd Matt Seaver Elle Hayes Ridge Dodd

SERVER N/A Hearne King Bonnie Claire Kamei Laura Catherine King Dominic West

CANDLE ACOLYTE N/A Libby King Alex Vaughan Lily Babbie Tyler Glascock

GOSPEL BOOK BEARER N/A Brooks Hayden Lydia Bryant Laura Burkle Molly Bryant

GREETERS N/A

USHERS * (Head Usher) N/A

* J T Moriarty Janis Hales Kathy Maxfield Philip King

* Marli Roberson Don Roberson Whitney Rose James Maxfield

* Bill Sielski Ed Sielski Wally King Doc King

* Rusty Dodd Ian Valentine Richard Pierson Kevin Jones

LEV N/A Pat Baughman N/A N/A N/A

11:00 a.m. Rite II

LITURGICAL COORDINATOR Anna Colopy Debbie Haliday Pam Jewett-Bullock Joyce Steele Charles Bullock

PRAYERS Hannah Cannon Joyce Steele Barbara Willis Julie Schwarz

LESSONS Linda Vinnedge Thena Jones Hannah Cannon Hurley Bogardus

CHALICE 1 (Pulpit side) Linda Burdette Thena Jones Pam Jewett-Bullock Hurley Bogardus Cynthia Ellis

CHALICE 2 (Lectern side) Julie Schwarz Joyce Steele Barbara Willis Julie Schwarz Connie Smith

CHALICE 3 (Gallery) Connie Smith Lee Anne Hecker Jeanette Cadwallender Linda Burdette Joyce Steele

CHALICE 4 (Floater) Lana Digges Mark Steele Tres Seaver Tres Seaver Elizabeth Talbot

PATEN 3 (Gallery) Ralph Powell Bill Carter Nick Cadwallender Ralph Powell Mark Steele

CRUCIFER Matthew Martinez Mary Gray Johnson Kristen Steele Christopher Vaughn Simon Hu

SERVER Hannah Cannon Fitzhugh Johnson Valerie Simons Maggie Stoffel Hannah Cannon

CANDLE ACOLYTE Emily Martinez Scotland Kemper Thena Jones Melanie Vaughn Lennon Hu

GOSPEL BOOK BEARER Linda Burdette Thena Jones Pam Jewett-Bullock Hurley Bogardus Cynthia Ellis

GREETERSUSHERS * (Head Usher)

* Bob Carter Peggy Conway Julie Schwarz Tom Digges

* Alan Gayle Fitz Johnson Bill Harris Julie Harris

* Mark Steele Champe Corbin Kathryn Riso Alex Sigler

* Vicki Lewis Jim Lewis Chip Willis Gail Howard

* Bob Thompson Bob Washington Joe Sers Soni Sers

COUNTERS Mac Smith Richard Friesner

Frank Douglas Hurley Bogardus

Ralph Powell Ed Jones

Ann Carey Endler Mary Jane O'Neill

Melissa Mooney Dori Eglevsky

FLOWER GUILD Iris Cheatham Anne Brauer Jeanette Cadwallender Peggy Marshall Christine Szymanski

Gail Braxton

Month of January: Altar Guild: Thena Jones, Sharon Null, Leslie Pugh, Susan Tyler