News & Events
Christmas Services 2022 in the Anglican Parish of St. George
Event | November 26, 2022
All are welcome to join us on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Christmas Eve Candlelight Carol Service at St Peter’s Church at 9 pm. Christmas Day, Holy Eucharist at St. Peter's Church at 11 am. Christmas Eve Family Carol Service at Chapel of Ease, St. David's at 6.30 pm. Christmas Day, Holy Eucharist at Chapel of Ease, St. David's at 9 am. ... Read more
The Blessing of the Animals
Event | October 4, 2022
The Anglican Parish of St. George welcomed pet owners to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi at a special Blessing of the Animals service at the Unfinished Church, St. George's, at 3 pm on October 16th, 2022. Animals of all faiths recieved a blessing from Rev. Canon John Stow who conducted the service and a collection was taken for the SPCA. ... Read more
Service remembers those who lost their lives at sea
News | July 11, 2022
Those who have lost their lives at sea were remembered during wreath laying ceremony off the coast of St David’s. The Annual Memorial Service of the Guild of the Holy Compassion, held on Friday, was able to return to the water for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The tradition began after the loss of the crew of the pilot gig Ocean Queen in rough weather in Januar... Read more
Celebrating more than 300 years of history
News | June 11, 2022
St Peter’s Church in St George’s will tomorrow hold a special service to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the intituling as Their Majesties Chappell by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The service also celebrates Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. This history of this prestigious honour dates to 1697 when the English monarchs, King William and Queen Mary, sent communion silver to St Pet... Read more
Tour of segregated graveyard shines light on Bermuda’s history
News | April 27, 2022
A year ago Reverend Lorne Bean started a tour at St Peter’s, where the churchyard tells the story of Bermuda’s “chequered” past. Built shortly after the island was settled in 1612, it shows a clear divide: the western section was reserved for slaves, free Blacks and Indians and the central section for Whites; the eastern section was for members of the military. “I talk about human... Read more
Kids’ pennies help keep St George’s clock ticking
News | March 23, 2022
A few months ago Caleb Booth decided to save any money he got at Christmas and his birthday for a trip to the Big Apple to see his uncle.He’d put aside about $30 when his school started a penny drive for the restoration of the 208-year-old clock at St Peter’s Church.In a heartbeat, Caleb emptied his piggy bank.“It was not hard,” the St George’s Preparatory student said. “I just donate... Read more
Last casualty of the War of 1812 between the UK and US recalled
News | February 22, 2022
The life and sacrifice of a 19th-century American sailor was marked at a ceremony on Saturday. Midshipman Richard Dale USN was wounded in an engagement that involved the USS President, a frigate, and the Royal Navy on January 29, 1815. The junior officer and his captured ship were brought to St George, where he was looked after by Bermudians, but he died of his injuries on February 22 ... Read more