ST. GEORGE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

in Historic Savannah, Georgia

15 Willow Road
Savannah, GA 31420

ph: (912) 925-6517

15 Willow Road  |  Savannah,Georgia  31420  |  (912) 925-6517


Seeking the Seekers!

Join as as we discover the Lord Jesus Christ in Scripture, Sacraments, and our relationship to one another!

We welcome and expect you wherever you are in your spiritual journey.

What's happening at St. George's?

 

the search for the 10th bishop of georgia is underway

visit www.georgiabishopsearch.org for a complete listing of the nominees and to learn more about them as well as the process of electing the next Bishop of Georgia.


St. George's 2nd annual talent show to raise money for the children at Kamp Phun*

Saturday, July 10th 2009

Join us for a fun afternoon of singing, dancing and random hilarity and all for a great cause! If you have a talent you would like to share, please contact either Louise Richards or Leslie Parker for complete information.

*Kamp PHUN is a ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. It is a PHUN (fun) KAMP which seeks to provide a typical kamp experience in a safe, loving, aware and accepting setting for the children of currently or formerly incarcerated persons. For more information about the camp, visit http://www.kampphun.org


Vacation Bible School for all ages: "WE ARE FAMILY:  WELCOME TO THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD!"

Friday, July 17 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. 

   (includes supper from 5-6 p.m.)

Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

   (includes lunch and snack)

Sunday, July 19  9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

   (Morning Worship service followed by food and fellowship)

Join the fun as we celebrate being part of God's family.  We'll have music, games, crafts, stories and food.  All ages are invited to attend.  There will be nursery care for the youngest and an adult class for the oldest.  Invite your friends!  Please fill out a registration form or call the church office to let us know you would like to participate. For more information, contact Mother Helen White.


Men's Club Annual Summer BBQ

Saturday, July 25th 2009

Mark your calendars for what is always a fun evening filled with great conversation and delicious food! For more information, contact Wayne Woodside.


sAFE Shelter easter candy collection

Thank you to all who generously donated candy for this years round of Easter baskets for the children in residence at SAFE Shelter. Special thanks to all who helped assemble and prepare the baskets and especially to Louise Richards, for her continued hard work in organizing this very special outreach. 


First Friday Parents' night out

Parents' Night Out needs your help! We need volunteers to come to the church and babysit our childern on the first Friday of each month so that their parents can enjoy an evening out as we provide them with inexpensive childcare and more importantly, security of knowing that their children are safe and being well cared for during the evening.

Please consider doing something very generous for our paretns of young children here at St. George's... even though it costs you no money; only your time.

IMPORTANT! If you are a parent who is planning on brining your children, you MUST contact Leslie Parker or the Church Office NO LATER THAN THE PREVIOUS WEDNESDAY so that childcare will be available.

Contact Leslie Parker for more information


St. George's 50th anniversary celebration and                                           final visitation of bishop loutit

2009 is the year that we celebrate 50 years as a parish! Thanks to all who were able to join us for this very special Eucharist. Bishop Louttit was the Celebrant as he made his last official visitation to the parish. Huge thanks to all those who worked so hard on the delicious and extensive reception that followed the liturgy. We are so happy that so many were able to attend and be a part of this historic milestone!


midweek musings 

Fr. Parker and Mother Helen are now sending a mid-week mailing similar to our Sunday Reflections insert for those who may be interested in a mid-week spiritual boost. To have this email delivered to your inbox, please contact Fr. Parker.


Annual shrove Tuesday pancake supper

Thanks to the St. George's Men's Club and all who attended our annual Pancake Supper. For more information on this long standing Anglican tradition, visit http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/food-festivals/


Martin Luther King Day Parade

As in years past, local Episcopalians participated in Savannah's Annual MLK Day Parade. We offer a very special "Thank You" to Saint Matthew's Epicopal Church, for hosting an after parade lunch.


Commemorating bishop shipps

Congratulations to Biship Shipps who celebrated the 25th anniverary of his consecration as a Bishop as well as 50 years as a priest on Tuesday, January 6th at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Savannah!


twelfth night annual ecw dinner

This year's annual 12th night dinner to mark the coming of the Epiphany, and concluding the Twelve Days of Christmas, was great fun. Thanks to the Toucan Cafe for providing the delicious food and warm atmosphere. Also special thanks to Laura Mayes, Debbie Shummans and the ladies of ECW who organized the event.


Merry Christmas!

Thanks to all who made the church look so beautiful for our Christmas observance, and to all who read aor served at the liturgy. Special thanks to our Choir children of Saint George's for their musical contributions and to the Daughters of the King and their helpers for planning the lovely reception after the Thursday evening Mass.


men's club second annual christmas tree loT

Thanks to all who came out this year to make this year's tree lot the most successful one yet selling over 140 trees! 100% of the profits from the sale of these trees is going to local and international charities including, SAFE Shelter Savannah, Kamp Phun scholarship program & Our Little Roses Minstries. Our entire parish family should take pride in the accomplishment and successful outreach which will touch so many lives in a positive way.

Contact Gary Dolack for more information.


CPR training & purchase of automatic defibrillator

Many thanks to our own Beryl Brooks and to Christa McLaurin, RNC, a fellow neonatal nurse who offered 2 two seperate sessions of CPR training last Fall. A number of interested parishioners (and your clergy) took part in the classes along with some other folks from the community. The classes prompted the Vestry to apporve the purchase of an automatic defibrillator for the parsih. If you would like to donate toward the cost of the unit, please send your checks to the parish office withe "Defibrillator" in the memo line.

Contact Beryl Brooks for more information.


Annual Blessing of the pets liturgy in honor of st. Francis, patron saint of animals

In honor of St. Francis, Patron Saint of Animals, St. George's offered a "Blessing of the Pets Liturgy" in early October. It was our largest crowd since we re-started the liturgy several years ago. Once again, there were representatives from all three local TV stations as well as the Savannah Morning News. 

Thanks to all who attended and made this years' celebration extra special. A big thanks to Coastal Pet Rescue for bringing some very loveable pups! Remember there are still many wonderful animals there who are in need of loving homes.


safeguarding god's children

Thank you to all who took to the time out of your busy schedules to participate in this year's program. If you have any questions about the information covered or would like to know when the next seminar will be scheduled, please contact Fr. Parker.


Please bear with us while our website undergoes some necessary revisions. Check back often for updates and additions!

Also, please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions about our services, events, ministries and, of course, for driving directions.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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15 Willow Road
Savannah, GA 31420

ph: (912) 925-6517