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St. George’s Chapel celebrates 300 years
The Rev. Mariann Babnis delivers the sermon in the historic church.
March 2, 2019
St. George’s Chapel celebrated its 300th anniversary Feb. 24 with a special service titled Heritage Sunday. Many members of the congregation attended the event in period clothing. The service was the traditional Heritage Sunday, with reading of the Holy Communion service from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. A leather-bound copy of the book, printed in 1718, may be found at the chapel.
Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes, presented the Senate and House proclamations to the vestry during the service. The church was also celebrating the 100th birthday of their oldest parishioner, Amie Sloan. The entire congregation sang “Happy Birthday” to her during the service.
The Rev. Mariann Babnis delivers the sermon in the historic church.
Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes, reads a proclamation to the vestry and congregation during the Heritage Sunday service. Shown are (l-r) Lopez, the Rev. Mariann Babnis, Senior Warden Anne Ameigh, Lisa Graff, Helen Abrams, Barbara Betts, J.B. Walsh and Jim Horn.
Parish Director of Music Jackson Borges plays a selection of hymns rooted in the 18th century, with the choir dressed in period costume.
J.B. Walsh and Jane Thompson wear their period costumes to the Heritage Sunday service.
Gathered at the reception in period costumes are (l-r) Beth Pile, Joan Horn, Paul Hurdle and James Horn.
Even the peasants were represented by Yvonne and Gary Kreitzer.
Amie Sloan, center, surrounded by her family, celebrates her 100th birthday. Shown in back are (l-r) Sam Sloan, Katy Sloan Greer, Aaron Trotter, Nate Sloan and Nye Trotter. In front are Linda Sloan, Jennifer Sloan, Josie Campbell and Sarah Campbell.
