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.

Videos

Videos, Last Sunday after Epiphany, Feb 11, 2024

1. Opening Hymn – “Songs of thankfulness and praise”

2. Hymn of Praise – “All creatures of our God and King”

3. Readings

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Creating and Displaying the Alleluia Banner

This is a “process” Powerpoint concerning the preparation for “Burying the Alleluia”, one of many Lent events beginning Feb. 14. Today, Feb 4, the banner is being ceated. First, a background slide introduces “Burying the Alleluia”, a practice which has been traced back to the Middle Ages. Then, “God’s Garden” Sunday School class from ages 5-9 are shown finishing the Alleluia Banner in several photos. Jan Saylor created the banner and thd class finished it.

The finishing process is included along with a video excerpt of the lesson around it provided by Jan and Elizabeth Heimbach. Then, the banner is transported to the church and pictures show it being hung on the altar. Finally, there is a video during the announcements of the church service of it presented to the congregation. Next week the box will be created for it. The Powerpoint follows:

Videos, Third Sunday After the Epiphany, Jan. 21, 2024

1. Opening Hymn – “Opening Hymn – How wondrous and great”

Opening Hymn – How wondrous and great” – Congregation leval

2. Hymn of Praise – “Sing praise to God who reigns above ”

3. Readings

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Videos, Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2023

1. Larry Saylor – Carol Medley

2. “I Wonder as I Wander” – Denise Gregory, Mary Peterman

3. Gospel and Sermon

4. “In the Bleak Midwinter” – St. Peter’s choir

5. “Silent Night” – Larry and Brad Saylor