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.

Holy Week

Maundy Thursday, 2023

The service is known for:
1. The Last Supper and the institution of communion
2. Washing of feet.
3. Stripping of the altar in preparation of Good Friday.

The top pictures show those scenes and the music, a major part of this service. (Thanks to Mary Peterman for taking the candle picture). From left to right, top to bottom – reading of Psalm 22, sermon by Susan Mitchell, communion, Duet on “When you prayed beneath the trees”, candle at the end of the service, Larry Saylor’s prayer mediation, and foot washing.

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Good Friday videos, April 7, 2023

The service has 6 parts 1.  an entrance in silence,  2. readings which include the John 18:1-19:42 Passion reading, 3  the Solemn Collects, 4 The Entrance of the Cross, the Veneration of the Cross, 5 Musical Meditations and 6 Conclusion. 

The first reading is from Isaiah, the ever present Psalm 22, and Hebrews. John’s Passion Gospel reading, John 18:1-19:42.

Entire service

Selections from the service:

1. Opening Acclamation

2 “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” – Larry Saylor, Helmut Linne von Berg

3. Passion Reading

4. Sermon – The Rev. Catherine Hicks

5. “O sacred head, sore wounded”- Denise Gregory, piano. Mary Peterman, flute

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Sunday Links, Holy Week and Easter, April 9, 2023

  • Web site
  • YouTube St. Peter’s Page for viewing services
  • Facebook St. Peter’s Page

    • The week that changed the world continues to change our lives

  • The Psalms study Mon., April 3, 7:00pm Zoom link Meeting ID: 873 0418 9375 Passcode: 092098. We will cover Psalms 15-23 and concentrate on 22 since it is heard on Good Friday, coming up.
  • Ecumenical Bible Study, Wed., April 4, 10am-12pm in the Parish House.
    • Reading the lectionary for April 9, Easter Sunday

  • Holy Week Services. In the church and on YouTube, St. Peter’s Page

    • Wednesday, April 5, 7PM—TENEBRAE Description

    Thursday, April 6, 7PM—MAUNDY THURSDAY Description

    Friday, April 7, 7PM—GOOD FRIDAY Description

    Sunday, April 9, 7AM – EASTER SUNRISE at the home of Alex and Nancy Long

    Sunday, April 9, 11AM – EASTER SUNDAY HOLY EUCHARIST AT ST PETER’S Description

  • April, 2023 Newsletter
  • Stations of the Cross in our churchyard

    • Meditate on the last hours of Jesus’ life by walking the Stations of the Cross. Mary Peterman’s moving watercolors and the text for each station are on a series of fourteen banners which you will find placed outside the church for quiet meditation either in solitude or in small groups.

  • All articles for Holy Week and Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023