MAILING ADDRESS
PO BOX 61406
Fairbanks,
AK 99706-1406
acsg@alaskarcs.com
MEETING TIME &
PLACE
Sundays 11:00 am
Masonic Lodge
10th & Noble,
downtown Fairbanks AK
VICAR
Father Ron Ryan
(866) 542-5207
§ Cell Phone
(866) 796-4200
Vestry
Senior Warden
Marty Hall
+1 (907) 479-6493 or
+1 (907) 474-0861
Call for service times
and location.
Junior Warden
Becky Eddy
456-5849
AFFILIATION
St. George's is a mission in the Anglican Church in America in the Diocese of the West (DOW), The Rt. Rev. Daren K. Williams, Bishop Ordinary.
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Anglican Church of St. George
Fairbanks, Alaska
The Rev. Ronald Ryan, Vicar
From the Pen of Father Ryan
Sunday services for the next 2 weeks (20 and 27th of
December) will be held at our regular time. The Christmas Eve Carols
service will begin at 11pm followed by mid-night Holy Communion.
Almost a month ago, we embarked on the journey of Advent. We lit the
first candle, and we read biblical passages that propelled us into the
future to consider the end of time-the apocalypse. Then, our reading
sent us in the opposite direction. On the second Sunday of Advent, we
were pulled into the distant past to hear the words of the ancient
prophet, Malachi who tells of a figure who is coming "to prepare the way
for the Lord." He speaks of a messenger who will purify people's hearts.
"God is sending an emissary," writes Malachi, "who comes intending to
cleanse your souls."
It all seems a bit presumptuous, doesn't it? In the midst of our
pre-Christmas hustle and bustle, the church trots out some primitive
prophet who promises us an Advent scrub-down. Is that really what we
need right now? You would think that the lectionary could come up with a
few encouraging words at this time-assuring us that we will make it
through another Christmas, instead of cheekily suggesting that before
God arrives, we need a bath!
− Scott Black Johnston, Fire and Soap
Fr. Ronald Ryan appointed Vicar of St. George
Fountain Valley, CA − August, 2009
Bishop Daren K. Williams is pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Ronald Ryan as Vicar of
the Anglican Church of St. George in Fairbanks, Alaska. Fr. Ryan.
The picture to the left is Fr. Ryan reading his certification letter to the Congregation.
Go to the Picture Page for additional pictures.
Pastoral Newsletter
Father Ryan has published a Pastoral Newsletter under the title Northern Son, which is available by clicking the underlined link.
"Christianity will not improve until the church returns to the simple holiness, genuine love, and cross-bearing of the early Christians." The Church, when married to the ways of the world falters. We cannot improve Christianity through human means. Let's each of us through prayer, faith and action share His love in the world. Invite someone to a new life in Christ."
Current and Past Issues
Services
Father Ryan will celebrate Thanksgiving on Wednesday Eve and Sunday.
Sunday Morning Worship Services are from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at 11:00 am followed by fellowship and refreshments. Sunday School is available during the service for children aged 3 to 12.
Holy Communion Schedule (Fr. Ryan's arrival/departure)
December 20 - Fourth Sunday in Advent (Fr. Ryan will arrive December 17th)
December 24 - Christmas Eve, Carol Service starts at 11 pm followed by mid-night Holy Communion
December 27 - St. John, Apostle and Evangelist. (Fr. Ryan will depart December 29th)
Pictures Page
Follow the link to the Picture Page for some snapshots of St. George members.
About Us
We are a small friendly parish and celebrate traditional
catholic worship using the 1928 Book of Common
Prayer. Our Anglican Catholic beliefs are based on the teachings of the
Bible and the ancient creeds of the Church. The center of our liturgical
worship is the Holy Eucharist. By the readings, prayers and very
sacrament itself, we learn about God, ourselves and our relationships to
one another. Join us to gain that peace which the world cannot give: the
peace of God, which passes all understanding.
A Prayer for the Anglican Church of St. George
O Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant George boldness to confess
the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and
courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give
a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake
of the same our Lord Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and
the Holy Ghost, one God, forever and ever. Amen
About the Saint named George
from a Wikipedia article
"In Christian hagiography Saint George - The Saint who killed the Dragon (ca. 275-281–April 23, 303) was a soldier of the Roman Empire, from the then Greek-speaking Anatolia, now modern day Turkey, who was venerated as a Christian martyr. Saint George is one of the most venerated saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Oriental Orthodox Churches. Immortalized in the tale of George and the Dragon, he is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and is the patron saint of Aragón, Canada, Catalonia, England, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Montenegro, Portugal, Serbia, Russia, and Palestine, as well as the cities of Beirut, Ljubljana, Freiburg and Moscow, as well as a wide range of professions, organizations and disease sufferers."
Last update Monday 23 November 2009 2048 PST