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.

Photos

Community Dinner for Port Royal, June 4, 2011

The first Community Dinner sponsored by the ECW and ECM on was held June 4 besides the fire house. The weather was perfect – mid 80’s under blue skies. We had 25 people outside the Church attend and the consensus was it was a good start for these dinners.

Community Dinner #2, Sept 3, 2011

Our second dinner was smaller than the first, possibly due to the scheduling on Labor Day weekend. Nevertheless we had 16 guests and gave out 14 bookbags and other supplies.

Christmas Pageant, 2011

The 2011 production on 4th Advent featuring Hamilton Duke as baby Jesus. Directed by Nancy Long and assisted by Becky Fisher. Almost 20 people participated.

Choir Retreat, Dec. 8, 2012

The Choir held a special rehearsal for their Christmas music on Sat. Dec. 8, 2012. After two hours of rehearsals they were ready for their own Christmas meal – Nino’s pizza, salad and Brad’s special cheese cake. Thom Guthrie was on hand also lending his voice.

Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 4, 2013

We had 8 dogs with 17 people – the same number of animals as in 2012 but this blessing was characterized by the number of children which contrasted nicely with last year’s more subdued gathering. It was definitely livelier on an unseasonably warm day for this year However, one thing is constant – Elizabeth Heimbach’s mouse treats. They’re worth coming out for even without an animal.

Charter Day/Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 4, 2014

St. Peter’s had a table this year at Charter Day and provided activities in relation to St. Francis day also on October 4 as well as selling ECW gifts. Most people did not obviously have their pets. So Catherine provided “pet blessings to go” for both dogs and cats which included a St. Francis blessing, some pet treats and information about the church. She gave out 30 dog packets and 26 cat packets, only 10 calories flavored with pumpkin and sweet potatoes to fit the season. She did bless at least 8 dogs that were at Charter Day.

Blessing of the Animals

Under a beautiful crisp October day, we blessed 6 dogs and 1 cat (“church kitty”). (Oct. 8, 2011).

Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 4, 2012

A wonderful day of celebrating our animals on a relaxful Oct. afternoon. We had 8 dogs and had the time to enjoy them, get to know them. Each received a blessing. Thanks to Cookie, Barbara, Mike and Marilyn, Nancy and Dewey and Boyd for participating along with their animals

Bishop Gulick visit, June 17, 2012

Bishop Gulick visted the combined congregations of St. Peter’s Port Royal and St. Peter’s Oak Grove for baptisms, confirmation and receptions on June 17, 2012. Ken and Andrea Pogus were baptized and confirmed, Tucker Fisher was confirmed and Tom Guthrie was received. This was a wonderful service!

Annual Council, 2013 – Jan. 24-26, 2013

Annual Council is like a great medieval fair. There are vendors, contests, parades and events but like a fair a meeting place among those who assemble once a year. It is a cacophony of sights, sounds and talk. There is the business of council the morning session each morning on Friday and Sat and the workshops in the morning and various breakfast before the Sat. session. Just enough. Catherine and Eunice represented St. Peter’s. The pictures are a combination of the vendors and personalities of the council and some of the program.

National Acolyte Festival, Oct 6, 2012

Three Fishers, Eunice and Catherine represented St. Peter’s at the National Acolyte Festival at the Washington National Cathedral on Oct 6, 2012. The proecession of 700 acolytes took 35 minutes before the main service. After the service there were various workshops