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

Christmas Play, 2023

We had about 50 people to view and participate in our play, including members from other churches. New this year – 3 live goats in the field for the shepherds and a reconstructed star to display. Of course there were all the ingredients of a typical Christmas Play.

There were 5 scenes around the church and the next door home:
1. Annunciation
2. Joseph and Mary on the way to the Inn
3. At the Inn
4. Shepherds and Angels in the field
5. Manger scene with Shepherds and Angels and the arrival of the wisemen. Conclusion. See photo above.

Thanks to all who those who directed, acted and viewed the play. It is our gift to our larger congregation and the spread of the Christmas spirit.

1. Photos

(full size gallery)

2. Video – 26 minutes

Videos, Second Sunday in Advent, Dec. 10, 2023

1. Advent 2 – Candle Lighting –

2. Opening Hymn – Comfort, comfort ye my people

3. Hymn of Praise – Soon and very soon

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Videos, First Sunday in Advent, Dec. 3, 2023

1. Prelude – “Waiting” – Larry Saylor, guitar

Prelude – “Waiting” – Larry Saylor, guitar


This piece was written by Larry about the war in Ukraine, waiting for the end. The bass sounds early in the piece mimic the bombs going off.

2. Advent 1 Candle Lighting

3. Opening Hymn – “Prepare the way, O Zion”

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Videos, Last Pentecost, Nov. 26, 2023

1. Opening Hymn – Come, ye thankful people, come

2. Hymn of Praise – Praise to God, immortal praise

3. Sequence Hymn – Where cross the crowded ways

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Videos, Pentecost 24 Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023

1. Prelude

2. Opening Hymn – “Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendor”

3. Hymn of praise – “How Wondrous and Great”

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Videos, All Saints Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023

1. Prelude – “For All the Saints”

2. Opening Hymn – “I sing a song of the saints of God”

3. Hymn of praise – “Ye watchers and holy one”

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