A wonderful day of food, fellowship and song along the Rappahannock River at Portabago Bay (9/17/2011)
Fellowship
Gospel on the Rivah, September 16, 2012
35 came to sing old gospel hymns at 5pm on September 16, 2012 and to enjoy fellowship along the Rappahannock in this much loved annual event. We thank Tom Guthrie for playing piano and all who brought plentiful food. The weather was much improved over the last two years and we enjoyed a beautful sunset along the river at the end.
175th Anniversary – May 15, 2011
78 pictures of the festivities of May 15, 2011. A lot of hard work by members of the Church led to this historic event
Shrinemont 2016
We had a split congregation – 9 were at Shrine Mont, including Catherine in our retreat in collaboration with Christ Episcopal. This is the 3rd year we have done this
19 from St. Peter’s(9) and Christ Episcopal (10) joined up for the 3rd year in a Shrine Mont retreat which typically has been the last weekend in April or first in May . Catherine designed the program around the 2007 movie Lars and the Real Girl, the story of a shy young man in search for a real relationship and staring Ryan Gosling. The weekend was rainy but the Fisher family managed to make it up North Mountain. The weather was satisfactory for worship in the Shrine on Sunday with a sermon provided by Jeff Packard.
Congregational Meeting, 2025
JANUARY 26, 2025
Sunday a large congregation met at 11am for the Annual Meeting of St. Peters which held during the church service led by Rev. Tom Hughes. Speakers included John Davis ( Sr. Warden), Larry Saylor (Jr. Warden), Ken Pogue (ECM) & Andrea Pogue (ECW).
A Valentine Social Honoring the Ladies of St. Peters -by ECM
The Episcopal Church Men (ECM) would like to cordially invite you to help coordinate, host and pay tribute to the wonderful, hard-working and gracious ladies of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church as well as the blessed ladies in Port Royal and beyond that contribute their time and efforts in support the mission of the church.
Cuisine – Our mission is to provide a heartfelt and joyful experience for our wives and lady attendees that will include a light, picnic style meal of fried chicken, potato salad, macaroni salad, mixed green salad, green beans, baked beans, dinner rolls and dessert; consisting of cherry cheesecake.
Entertainment – Entertainment will consist of a series of randomly, self-selected melodies, popular standards and seasonal favorites; all sung together in “sing-along” fashion, lead and accompanied by the talented Meistro, Lawrence (Larry) Saylor and his guitar (Bessie). It promises to be wildly entertaining, and yes, the words to every song will be readily available for the divas in all of us. Of course there will be beverages; coffee, tea, soda, and wine sufficient enough to loosen the vocal cords of even the most inhibited among us. So let’s sing together and celebrate the ladies in our lives to the glory of His name.
Attire – The preferred attire for gentlemen is Blazer/Sportscoat (No Tie); Ladies – Go for it. We love it when you Show Out!
Gentlemen – Please help us demonstrate our love (your love) and appreciation for the ladies in our lives by donating whatever time you can spare towards the coordination, set-up, errands and the anticipated cleanup duties. Also donations in the amount of $30 are requested to cover the costs for this illustrious event. Please make your contributions payable to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and write “ECM” on the memo line.
Jan’s book for Catherine’s Farewell
Jan Saylor constructed a book for Catherine’s farewell with memories from friends. This is the cover, the first three pages and the invitation for June 30. What an amazing work!
Card of thanks to Elizabeth & Jim Heinbach
Catherine read the anniversary prayer to Elizabeth who is celebrating her 56th anniversary to Jim. Both are moving to Fredericksburg within the month. So it was a time of thanks and best wishes and as well as sadness.
Johnny then presented a card from the Vestry:
“Members of St Peter’s Church greatly appreciates your service during your years in Port Royal. Jim has been a faithful Treasurer keeping accurate records weekly while Elizabeth has been a leader in the ECW women and vestry serving as registrar for the church supporting all meetings. We hope you had a wonderful anniversary with love and appreciation.” St. Peter’s Vestry
Looking back to the beginning of Summer, 2016, 8 years ago
Traveling back in time for June and July, 2016 marks the transition from spring to summer. We have a slide show and a description.
Look back to June, July 2016(full size gallery)
Here are some of the events that happened over the 2 month period:
1. Altarpiece center portion and other sections completed so scaffolding could be removed in July
A. July 21, 2016
B. July 13, 2016
C. July 3, 2016
D. June 26, 2016
E. June 11, 2016
F. June 11, 2016
G. June 9, 2016
“The Way We Were” – June 2, 2024
The Rev. Shirley Smith Graham, the Diocese Transitions Minister, provided an update to the congregation on Sunday, June 2. At the same time after the service, she took a group picture of those in attendance, the total of which was above average. This step she takes for all the congregations she visits.
