News & Upcoming Events
Adult Forum: The Way of Non-Violence
November 23rd, 9:30am, Adult Forum: Peace on Earth: The Way of Nonviolence, based on scripture and the teachings of the King Center. The 1st forum will be held in-person on Sunday Nov. 23, at 9:30 – 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall. The 2nd forum will be held via zoom on Tuesday Nov. 25, 8:00 – 9:30 PM. The 2nd forum will contain all the teachings on nonviolence from the 1st forum, as well as an extra segment on practical steps for nonviolent direct action to counter injustice. Sponsored by the Racial Reconciliation Ministry. To receive a zoom link for the 2nd forum on Nov 25th, contact Julie at juliannelindemann@gmail.com.
EYC Advent Wreath Sale
November 23, 11:30 am, EYC Advent Wreath Sale and Coffee Hour. Join us after the 10:30am service in the Parish
Hall as the EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) hosts Coffee Hour and our annual Advent Wreath Sale. You can make
your own wreath or purchase a pre-made one, both available for $30. All proceeds support EYC programs and the
upcoming youth trip. Come enjoy coffee, snacks, and community as we prepare for the Advent season together!
Zoom Adult Forum: The Way of Non-Violence
Zoom Adult Forum: Tuesday Nov. 25, 8:00 – 9:30 PM. Peace on Earth: The Way of Nonviolence, based on scripture and the teachings of the King Center. A repeat of last Sunday’s adult forum containing all the teachings on nonviolence from the 1st forum, as well as an extra segment on practical steps for nonviolent direct action to counter injustice. Sponsored by the Racial Reconciliation Ministry. To receive a zoom link for the 2nd forum on Nov 25th, contact Julie at juliannelindemann@gmail.com.
Free Chamber Music Concert
The Friday Morning Music Club hosts the Saint George’s Chamber Music series in the Nave. The series features a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles of skilled amateur and professional musicians performing an eclectic repertoire. More information and program at fmmc.org.
Choral Evensong for Advent
The Saint George’s Choir and Choristers sing a service of Choral Evensong for the Second Sunday of Advent. The prelude begins at 3:45 pm. A festive reception follows.
Concert: Youth String Quartets
Concert: 9th Street Chamber Music Youth String Quartets, Nave. Come hear the the first concert of they year by the 9th Street Youth String Quartet Intensive program. These talented musicians rehearese here each Tuesday evening. www.9thstreetchambermusic.com
Free Chamber Music Concert
The Friday Morning Music Club hosts the Saint George’s Chamber Music series in the Nave. The series features a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles of skilled amateur and professional musicians performing an eclectic repertoire. More information and program at fmmc.org.
Festival of Christmas Lessons and Carols
Our Annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas is sung by the Saint George’s Choir and Choristers in the style of King’s College, Cambridge. Doors open at 3:30 pm with an extended prelude by the 9th Street String Quartet, Saint George’s Artists-in-Residence. A festive reception follows. All are welcome.
Plan to arrive on the early side to assure seating and parking. Visit our Transit/Parking page for more details on parking.
Concert: Whispers of the Solstice
9th Street String Quartet Concert. This performance is a special partnership with Lifescape Visionary. Experience the peacefulness of the winter solstice through a blend of chamber music, contemplative poetry and fine art, inviting you to ponder the mystery and quiet comfort of this season. More info at 9thstreetchambermusic.com
Choral Evensong for Epiphany
The Saint George’s Choir and Choristers sing a service of Choral Evensong for the Feast of Epiphany (transfered). At this service we bless chalk for everyone to take home and use in the traditional Epiphany House Blessing. The prelude begins at 3:45 pm. A festive reception follows.
Free Chamber Music Concert
The Friday Morning Music Club hosts the Saint George’s Chamber Music series in the Nave. The series features a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles of skilled amateur and professional musicians performing an eclectic repertoire. More information and program at fmmc.org.
Concert: Capitol Early Music
CAROLINE COPELAND, ANNE TIMBERLAKE & THE CEM DANCE BAND
French Baroque Dance & Instrumental Music
For more information and tickets visit www.capitolearlymusic.org
Organ Recital: Elisa Bickers
A Midwinter Day’s Dream: Warm Music for a Chilly Afternoon
Organist Elisa Bickers performs an organ recital on the church’s Martin Pasi Pipe Organ. Elisa is the Director of Music and Organist at Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, Kansas, the largest Presbyterian church in the country, and grew up in the DMV. She got her start on the organ through the Potomac Organ Institute.
This recital is sponsored by Saint George’s neighbor and friend, Betsy Humphreys.
Choral Evensong & Chili Cookoff
The Saint George’s Choir and Choristers sing a service of Choral Evensong for the followed by Saint George’s Annual Chili Cookoff. The prelude begins at 3:45 pm.
Free Chamber Music Concert
The Friday Morning Music Club hosts the Saint George’s Chamber Music series in the Nave. The series features a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles of skilled amateur and professional musicians performing an eclectic repertoire. More information and program at fmmc.org.
Free Chamber Music Concert
The Friday Morning Music Club hosts the Saint George’s Chamber Music series in the Nave. The series features a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles of skilled amateur and professional musicians performing an eclectic repertoire. More information and program at fmmc.org.
Bonus! Choral Evensong and Pancake Supper
The Saint George’s Choir and Choristers sing a service of Choral Evensong for the Last Sunday of Epiphany followed by Saint George’s Annual Pancake Supper. Music is influenced by the American Jazz tradition. The prelude begins at 3:45 pm. Pancakes follow, starting around 5 pm.
Concert: James O'Donnell, organ
Presented by the Washington Bach Consort.
For tickets and information visit bachconsort.org
February 27 at 7:00 PM
A revered interpreter of the music of J.S. Bach, James O’Donnell is Professor of Organ at Yale University and former Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey. In this inaugural concert, O’Donnell will present a rare performance of Bach’s Clavierübung III in its entirety—considered by many to be among Bach’s finest collections. On a par with examples such as the Musical Offering, Art of the Fugue, and the Goldberg Variations, you’ll hear Bach at perhaps his most directly theological, human, and revealingly introspective. The performance is begun and concluded by successive glorious movements comprising what later became popularly known as the “St. Anne” Prelude and Fugue.
Free Chamber Music Concert
The Friday Morning Music Club hosts the Saint George’s Chamber Music series in the Nave. The series features a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles of skilled amateur and professional musicians performing an eclectic repertoire. More information and program at fmmc.org.
Free Chamber Music Concert
The Friday Morning Music Club hosts the Saint George’s Chamber Music series in the Nave. The series features a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles of skilled amateur and professional musicians performing an eclectic repertoire. More information and program at fmmc.org.
Benefit Concert: Risa Browder and John Moran
A Lenten concert to benefit the St. George’s Food Pantry. Music by Bach, Biber and others played by local baroque string players Risa Browder & John Moran.
NO Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong will return the first Sunday in May. Since the first Sunday of the month this year is the Resurrection of our Lord: Easter Day, we will not be holding Evensong this evening. Please come to our morning services at either 9:00 am or 11:15 am. Happy Easter!
Free Chamber Music Concert
The Friday Morning Music Club hosts the Saint George’s Chamber Music series in the Nave. The series features a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles of skilled amateur and professional musicians performing an eclectic repertoire. More information and program at fmmc.org.
Free Chamber Music Concert
The Friday Morning Music Club hosts the Saint George’s Chamber Music series in the Nave. The series features a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles of skilled amateur and professional musicians performing an eclectic repertoire. More information and program at fmmc.org.
Choral Evensong
The Saint George’s Choir and Choristers sing a service of Choral Evensong for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. The prelude begins at 3:45 pm. A festive reception follows.
Free Chamber Music Concert
The Friday Morning Music Club hosts the Saint George’s Chamber Music series in the Nave. The series features a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles of skilled amateur and professional musicians performing an eclectic repertoire. More information and program at fmmc.org.
Concert: Capitol Early Music
For more information and tickets visit www.capitolearlymusic.org
Choral Evensong for Pride Month
The Saint George’s Choir and Choristers sing our Annual Service of Choral Evensong for Pride Month. Music celebrates the all-embracing love of God. The prelude begins at 3:45 pm. A festive reception follows.
Concert: 9th Street String Quartet
Join the 9th Street String Quartet for their first concert of the season. More at 9thstreetchambermusic.com
20s/30s Friendsgiving
November 14, 5:00 pm, 20s and 30s Friendsgiving, Parish Hall. Join us as we prepare and eat a Mediterranean (and mostly pre-Columbian) themed meal together (with vegetarian and gluten free options) in the St. George’s kitchen! We’ll start at 5pm, but arrive when you can! Please RSVP to Becky (beckylfulton@gmail.com) if you are attending so we know
how many to plan for.
Free Chamber Music Concert
The Friday Morning Music Club hosts the Saint George’s Chamber Music series in the Nave. The series features a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles of skilled amateur and professional musicians performing an eclectic repertoire. More information and program at fmmc.org.
Free Chamber Music Concert
The Friday Morning Music Club hosts the Saint George’s Chamber Music series in the Nave. The series features a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles of skilled amateur and professional musicians performing an eclectic repertoire. More information and program at fmmc.org.
Choral Evensong for All Souls
We remember those who have died in the past year with the lighting of candles and the reading of the Parish Necrology. Music by Jake Runestad, Edward Bairstow, Stephen Paulus, and Sydney Watson. The prelude begins at 3:45 pm. A festive reception follows in the Parish Hall.
To add a name to the Parish Necrology and/or to confirm your loved one is listed, visit
www.saintgeorgeschurch.org/necrology. Submissions are due by Sunday, Oct. 26.
Men's Group
November 1st 8:30 to 9:30 am St. George’s Men Group will meet IN PERSON in room 114 of the Church. Our
discussion topic will be “The Importance and Power of Storytelling.” We hope you will be able to join us! If you have any
questions please contact David Grahn 571-269-2277 or John Churchman churchm3@comcast.net.
Kids Halloween Concert and Pumpkin Painting
Join us for our annual Halloween Kids Concert! Featuring fun music for the season on our Martin Pasi pipe organ, along with the singing of Pumpkin Carols. Be sure to wear your costumes! For kids of all ages!
Racial Reconciliation Book Group
October 21 and 28, and November 4, 2025 at 7:30-9 PM* on Zoom, Racial Reconciliation Committee Autumn Book Club.Together we will study The Church Cracked Open - Part 1, by The Rev. Stephanie Spellers. We will be assisted by the user guide created by the Rev. Spellers, Canon to Former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Please RSVP by October 10, 2025 to Lyn Crawford at egaylelom@yahoo.com or Julie Lindemann at juliannelindemann@gmail.com. Part 2 will be offered in February 2026.
Crop Walk
October 18, 8:00 am-12 noon, CROP Walk On Saturday morning, October 18, St. Georgians will support the CWS Arlington
Crop Walk by providing snacks, drinks and smiles at our church, the walk’s mid-point. The walk’s goal is to help eradicate hunger; the
need this year is more critical than ever. If you’re interested in helping with the snack table (supplies or time), please contact Maria
Melton (meltonmv@yahoo.com ) or John Churchman (churchm3@comcast.net ). If you’re interested in walking and/or donating,
please visit https://events.crophungerwalk.org/crophungerwalks/event/arlingtonva.
Blessing of the Animals
October 12, 4:00 pm. Blessing of the Animals. In celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis, bring your furry
and feathered friends to the lawn for a special blessing. Stick around for drinks and treats at Doggy Happy Hour.
Concert: Capitol Early Music
For more information and tickets visit www.capitolearlymusic.org
Free Chamber Music Concert
The Friday Morning Music Club hosts the Saint George’s Chamber Music series in the Nave. The series features a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles of skilled amateur and professional musicians performing an eclectic repertoire. More information and program at fmmc.org.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong returns.
The Saint George’s Choir and Choristers sing a service of Choral Evensong in memory of John Johnson of Wytheville, Virginia. Music features works by African American composers. The prelude begins at 3:45 pm. A festive reception follows.
Men's Group
October 4, 8:30 am, St. George’s Men Group meets IN PERSON, Room 114. Our discussion topic will be “Approaches and Ground Rules for Meaningful and Inclusive Discussions.” We hope you will be able to join us! If you have any questions please contact David Grahn 571-269-2277 or John Churchman churchm3@comcast.net.
20s&30s Meeting
September 28, 12:00 pm, 20s and 30s Spiritual Quadrilateral, Room 114. We’re asking (and answering!) big questions together as we delve in and take a look at our individual spiritualities. The discussion will use a self-diagnostic tool to center around how we perceive our own spiritualities and what that tells us about how we interact with God in our daily lives. Questions? Contact Becky at beckylfulton@gmail.com
Acolyte Training
September 28th, immediately following the 10:30 service, Training for New Youth Acolytes: Training for youth aged
(approximately) 8 and up who wish to become acolytes will be held on Sunday, September 28 in the nave immediately after the 10:30
service. Please contact Allison Otto at allisonotto@gmail.com with any questions, or if your youth wishes to become an acolyte but
you are not yet on the mailing list.
Rev. Shearon's Retirement Celebration
Annual Parish Picnic and Retirement Celebration for our Rector, the Rev. Shearon Sykes Williams
More information about our celebration for Rev. Shearon upon her retirement, visit: www.saintgeorgeschurch.org/shearons-celebration
Newcomer's Lunch
Sunday, September 7, Noon, 114. Newcomer Lunch. Calling all newcomers (in mind, body, and spirit)! The Invite, Welcome, Connect committee will be holding a Newcomers Lunch on September 7th at 12 pm in Room 114. This will be an opportunity to break bread with some other newcomers (and old comers) and to learn how to get more connected with parish life at Saint George’s. For more information contact Mike Giaquinto (giaquinto@gmail.com).
Men's Group
September 6th, 8:00 to 9:30 am St. George’s Men Group will meet via Zoom. Our discussion topic will be “Summer Catch Up.”
We hope you will be able to join us! The Zoom link will be e-mailed the Wednesday of that week. If you have any questions please
contact David Grahn 571-268-2277 or John Churchman 703.300.6574
Blessing
August 24, All Services, Blessing of Backpacks. Bring your backpacks, water bottles, briefcases, or laptop bags to receive a special
blessing that you’ll get to carry with you as the school year begins! We will bless backpacks at all three services.
20's & 30's Brunch
Join 20s and 30s for a brunch outing at Detour Coffee Co! We'll gather at the back of the church after the 10:30 service and walk over together. Questions? Contact Becky at beckylfulton@gmail.com.
Summer Book Club
The Racial Reconciliation Committee host a summer book club on Monday evenings in July and August. Together we will study Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Pulitizer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson. RSVP to Lyn Crawford by June 20th at egaylelom@yahoo.com.
First Supper Club
Each month, usually on the first Sunday of the month, the First Supper Club meets at an inexpensive, ethnic restaurant to explore unusual cuisines and share food, fun, and fellowship. On Sunday, July 6, we're convening at 6:00 pm at an all-American "watering hole" that's been feeding Arlingtonians since 1946, the Cowboy Cafe (https://www.thecowboycafe.com/) Their main parking lot is two doors west of the restaurant. Contact Mike Nelson if you have questions. (michael.r.nelson@verizon.net or 703.598.5187)
4792 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207
Youth Piano Recital
June 29, 3:00 pm, Youth Piano Recital, Nave. Saint George’s youth Ellianna and Zachary McCabe, along with the students of Leopoldo Angulo, present their end of the year recital.
Concert: Michael Crabill, piano
June 22, 4:00 pm, Concert, Nave. Pianist Michael Crabill plays transcriptions of Beethoven Symphonies. The concert is free. All are welcome.
Demonstration and Vigil against cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
Saint George’s Social Justice Ministry is organizing a delegation to join the event, which is sponsored by the Georgetown University Center on Faith + Justice. Time TBD
9th Street String Quartet Concert
June 8, 4:00 pm, 9th Street String Quartet Concert, Nave.
Our Artists in Residence give their final concert of the season. A composers Q&A follows the concert. For more information and tickets visit 9thstreetchambermusic.com.
First Supper Club
We’re convening at 6:00 pm at a brand-new Chinese restaurant in Rosslyn, Yu Noodles (1515 Wilson Blvd, Unit 102, 703-718-4928)
20's & 30's Music Q&A with Dr. Ben
Hymnal Lesson and Q&A with Dr. Ben
Confused by how to use the hymnal we sing from each week? Come to Evensong at 4pm and stay afterwards for a crash course with Dr. Ben Keseley, Minister of Music. He’ll give us a little history of our hymnal, show us the basics of how we read the Hymnal 1982, and talk about how music is selected, as well as answer any related questions we have for him. Hope you can join us!