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.

2023 Sun July 2

Videos, Pentecost 5, July 2, 2023

Hymn of Praise – Many and Great, O God

Sequence Hymn – Lord, I want to be a Christian

Gospel and Sermon – Rev. Catherine Hicks

Post Communion Prayer and Blessing

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Sermon, July 2, 2023, Pentecost 5

Sermon, Proper 8,  Year A 2023 

Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18, Romans 6: 12-23, Matthew 10:40-42

In a Native American legend recorded for You Tube by the Anasazi Foundation, a grandparent tells his grandchild about two wolves who are at war.   The grandparent describes the two wolves. 

One is a bad wolf full of anger, envy, jealousy, regret, resentment, judgement, bitterness, hate, spite, cruelty,  greed, self-pity, guilt, inferiority, lies, false pride, and ego.      

The other wolf, the good wolf, is full of peace, joy, hope, love, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence and generosity, empathy, truth, compassion, self-control, and faith. 

The grandparent places his hand on his grandchild’s shoulder.  “These two wolves are at war inside of me, and also inside of you, and every man, woman and child who walks this earth.” 

The grandchild thinks for a moment and then asks the grandparent, “Which wolf will win?” 

The grandparent replies, “The one you feed.” 

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Sunday Links, July 2, 2023, Pentecost 5

  • Web site
  • YouTube St. Peter’s Page for viewing services
  • Facebook St. Peter’s Page
  • Location – 823 Water Street, P. O. Box 399, Port Royal, Virginia 22535
  • Sun. July 2, 2023, 11am Eucharist YouTube 823 Water St. Port Royal, VA 22535
  • Lectionary for July 2, 2023, Pentecost 5, Proper 8, Pentecost 5
  • July 4 activities at St. Peters, July 4 at St. Peter’s
  • Ecumenical Bible Study, Wed., July 5, 10am-12pm, Parish House Reading Lectionary for July 9
  • School supply donation due July 16
  • July, 2023 Newsletter
  • All articles for Sunday, July 2, 2023

    • Donations and Supplies for Jamaica, Update June 30, 2023

    1. Donations. Donations -collected $2,355 as of June 28. $1,499 is earmarked for the school principal to purchase notebooks, computers (keyboards, mouse and monitors), shipping, customs, checking suitcases on the plane for supplies).

    2. The rest of the funds were available for supplies which Andrea purchased on June 30. We are done! Pencil cases, 280. Rulers, 350 Pens, 100 Toothbrushes, 50 Sharpeners, 156 Erasers, 200 Drawstring backpacks, 220

    Thank you for your donations.