We are a small Episcopal Church on the banks of the Rappahannock in Port Royal, Virginia. We acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the first people of Port Royal, the Nandtaughtacund, and we respect and honor with gratitude the land itself, the legacy of the ancestors, and the life of the Rappahannock Tribe. Our mission statement is to do God’s Will in all that we do.

ECW

Sweet Treats from the ECW, Dec. 9, 2020

At its Zoom tea in November, the ECW decided to bake cookies and deliver some Christmas cheer to some members that we have missed seeing over these months of the pandemic. Several ECW bakers got busy in their kitchens and brought their cookies to the Parish House, where Elizabeth Heimbach and Nancy Long assembled the cookies for delivery. Thanks to the Heimbachs and to Andrea Pogue for making sure these delicious treats got to their destinations.

St. Peter’s ECW meets with St. George’s ECW, May 24, 2018

11 ladies from St. George’s ECW met with 7 of their counterparts from St. Peter’s on a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine at the church. After a tour of the Port Royal museum from Cookie, they had lunch in the Parish House

They feasted on baked tortellini, tossed salad, broccoli cauliflower, bread, cake and lemon lush for desert. (Brad contributed the cake). After lunch, they toured the church and posed for a picture on the steps of St. Peter’s. Thanks to all who helped! Kate gave out some of her famous eggs for a truly country event.

ECW trip to Ginter Gardens, June 6, 2013

The ECW enjoyed their trip to the Lewis Ginter Gardens in Richmond, especially the butterfly exhibit. The gardens spread over 40 acres and is developed into more than a dozen themed areas – dozen themed gardens include a Children’s Garden, Rose Garden, Healing Garden, Sunken Garden, Asian Valley and Victorian Garden. Ginter was a Richmond philanthropist who bought the land in 1884. In response to the new craze for bicycling he founded the Lakeside Wheel Club in 1894. This was the original structure which is now Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s historic Bloemendaal House.

ECW Cleansweep, June 2, 2013

ECW made over $520 in Operating Clean Sweep in Bowling Green on June 1. Many people helped – Cookie and Johnny, Betty, Roger and Eunice, Jason, Nancy, and Catherine

ECW walks the labyrinth

The ECW ventured to Lively, VA and St. Mary’s White Chapel on Oct. 25, 2012 to walk their labyrinth. Karen Woodward met them there and all had a wonderful lunch at the Lancaster Cafe.

Diocesan ECW 134th Fall Meeting, Oct. 12, 2024

The ECW Fall Meeting will be hosted by Aquia Episcopal Church on Saturday, October 12, 2024. 9am. registration/continental breakfast. Meeting begins 10am.

The Rt. Rev Gayle E. Harris is the keynote speaker. Theme -“A Child of God, A Woman of Faith, A Warrior of Christ. ” The address is 2938 Richmond Highway, Stafford, VA, 22554.

The meeting concludes at 1:30pm with Holy Eucharist.

Registration is here. Please register by Oct. 1.

Photos, ECM work day Sat. May 11,2024 – 3 projects

Notes

1. We had 8 men working on a glorious Sat morning, somewhat cool. (Thanks to Ken Pogue, ECM chair, and Larry Saylor, Junior Warden for organizing it). The ECW provided lunch

2. 3 projects. 1 project was completely finished (C), One is a work in progress to be completed next week (A). A third one needs external review.(B)

A. New water pipe from the parish house to the church to be installed by a plumber on Monday, May 13. We need to dig trenches to find the main line from the parish house and prepare the connection for the plumber. The line going into the church needs to be reviewed. Finally, refill the trenches and make sure firm.
DONE! Awaiting the plumber on Monday. (Photos before and after).


B. Handicapped ramp needs painting. Scraping needs to be done. Concern was wood damage. PARTIALLY DONE. Some scraping done but much remains. It is very time consuming! We need a third party to review and advise on the stability of the ramp and whether the ramp can be repaired and life extended. (Photos before and after).

C. Segment on the fence in the rear graveyard was bent. DONE! (Photos before and after).

Photo Gallery of the day


(full size gallery)

ECW Planning Meeting, April 9, 2024

B.J. Anderson, Laura Carey, Jen Devitt, Elizabeth Heimbach, Andrea Pogue, and Jan Devitt met at Horne’s today (April 9). At the meeting Elizabeth announced that Andrea has agreed to be the Chair of the St. Peter’s ECW! What great news! Here are the things we discussed:

Upcoming events

  • The reception before the concert, April 19: Linda Upshaw will be in touch with everyone to organize the food and drink for the reception.
  • The reception for the bishop, May 19: we hope that Andrea will be able to contact a reggae band. We also hope that everyone will bring dishes as they usually do for Sunday Social Hour. Andrea will prepare ham and cabbage, Elizabeth will bring a sheet cake, and fruit, Laura will make a donation.

    • Fund raising ideas

  • Bingo
  • Flocking: Jan explained that setting up flocks of flamingos on neighbors’ yards can be a fundraiser when the neighbors can pay not to be flocked or to have the flocks removed.
  • Andrea is planning a small yard sale on May 4 in Port Royal when Historic Port Royal is celebrating 100 years of the Port Royal school.
  • Shred-it event, June 12
  • Thanksgiving sit-down as well as grab-and-go dinner, November 13