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.

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September, 2024 Newsletter

          It has been a busy month with Rev. Tom Hughes preaching on the first and second Sundays.  Rev. Shirley Graham returning on the 3rd Sunday and sharing many of the things she had learned about us on her initial visit in June. Then on the 4th Sunday our Senior Warden led us in Morning Prayer and shared a message. 

August Vestry Report

          Your Vestry met on the 4th Thursday in August with an update from the Senior Warden on the search for a new Treasurer for the church. It seems to be a very demanding job and no one has stepped forward to volunteer. As assistant treasurer, Johnny will continue to deposit the money and write the checks to pay our monthly bills. Accounts, Inc. in King George owned by Jamie Brissey has been hired to do our the record keeping.

          Junior Warden, Larry Saylor reported that he had sprayed and cleaned around the rear doors of the Sacristy. (Cookie, Johnny, BJ and Jim Anderson continue to weed and take care of the yards.  Travis Minter is paid to mow the lawns.)

          Andres Pogue, ECW president, announced that the ladies had met at Bravo Restaurant in Fredericksburg to discuss activities & fundraisers for the coming year.  All were excited about the pre-Thanksgiving dinner the ladies will cook and make available to the community. Also discussed were raffles, silent auctions & Bingo.

          Linda Upshaw agreed to be our representative to CERVE. (She attended her first meeting at Countyline Baptist Church this week.)

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August, 2024 Newsletter

I begin this month’s update with a wonderful letter received from Catherine’s mother addressed to us all:

Dear St. Peters Church Family,

Yesterday, June 29, 2024 will forever be a treasured memory for me!! From the warm welcome at the door, the entrance into your beautiful sanctuary, to the joyous prelude from the choir loft, I felt that I had already worshipped in God’s presence!!

After the inspiring service, I left your sacred place with a lifted spirit, warmer heart, enriched soul and multiple blessings and memories I will never forget. It was an extra blessing to personally meet many of you. Thank you for your gracious welcome, the friendly atmosphere, and delicious food.

I was honored to be a part of the lovely celebration you hosted for my daughter’s 14 year pastorate with you. Words cannot express my gratitude for the love, kindness & good deeds you have given to Catherine, her husband Ben and her family. Her father, my husband of 60 ½ years and deceased since January 2021, always enjoyed our visits with you in the Parish House and church.

I thought Catherine was dear to make 100 votives and to give one to each of us!!

It will be a lovely tangible reminder of my connection with you. Love, thanks and deepest prayers for your future, Lola S. Delbridge

I know we each received a letter of love and thanks from Catherine in July. The above letter was handwritten & mailed to us while Catherine’s was typed and emailed to everyone. Both show love and appreciation to the membership of St. Peters. We were truly blessed to have known these two women!

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