The Fifth Sunday of Easter:

April 28

Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Collect for Easter 5 (1979 Book of Common Prayer)

The Readings (Easter 5)

Bruton follows the First Track in the Lectionary Page. Bruton Lay Readers are sent the readings directly from the Communications Director.

Holy Eucharist, Rite I @ 8:00 a.m.

Holy Eucharist, Rite II @ 9:15 a.m.

Appreciation & Senior Recognition Sunday

This service will also be live-streamed to our YouTube Channel.

The bulletin is available here.

Holy Baptism & Eucharist, Rite II @ 11:15 a.m.

Holy Eucharist, Rite II @ 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Morning Eucharists: The churchyard is open to visitors from 9:30-11am, followed by Holy Eucharist, with healing prayers, at 11am in the church.

Offerings for Children & Youth

• Nursery for newborns through age four is available in the Parish House during the 9:15 & 11:15am services this Sunday.
• Children's Church will NOT be held at 9:15am this Sunday, as all families are invited to join us in the church instead for Appreciation Sunday!
• Sunday School for children from K-8 grades continues at 10:30am upstairs in the Parish House.
• Children’s Choirs will rehearse in the Parish House from 11-11:30am. 

Music Ministry Offerings

Candlelight Concerts are held in the church at 8pm. No tickets are required; a freewill offering will be gratefully received. Parking is permitted on the Duke of Gloucester in front of the church during any concert or recital. Click here for available schedules.

• Thursday, April 25 - Choral Evensong - St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Choir from Raleigh, North Carolina (Kevin Kerstetter, Director) & Schola Cantorum, from the Diocese of East Carolina
• Saturday, April 27 @ 10am - William & Mary's Wren Chapel - Historical Organ Recital - Norman Elton
• Saturday, April 27 - John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Annual Memorial Choir & Orchestra Concert - O Come Let Us Sing by George Frederic Handel and Musick’s Jubilee by Andrew Carter - Bruton Parish Choirs & Orchestra, Rebecca Davy, Director

Annual John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Concert

All are welcome to attend this free concert in the church on Saturday, April 27, at 8pm. This year’s performance takes place within the commemorative 350th year since Bruton Parish’s founding and will feature music from the past and present. Handel’s multi-movement Anthem, O Come, Let Us Sing, which he wrote while serving the Duke of Chandos in Cannons, England. Musick’s Jubilee, by British composer Andrew Carter represents the present day with a large, joyous work initially composed for Otley Choral Society to celebrate its 50th anniversary season in 1993. Mark your calendar to come and celebrate the legacy of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. which continues to support the music ministry of our parish.

Appreciation & Recognition Sunday

Join us in the church during the 9:15am service on Sunday, April 28, to recognize our Bruton Seniors who have been involved through the years in a multitude of ways with children's and youth programming, as well as joining in to thank all who help support the children and youth program throughout the year! Join us afterwards for cake to celebrate these amazing individuals! (Children’s Church will not be held this day as all are encouraged to come to the church at 9:15am; Sunday School and Choir Rehearsal will be held).

Confirmation & Receptions to the Episcopal Church

Bishop Susan Haynes visited Bruton Parish this past Sunday, April 21, for Confirmation Sunday. Please join us in welcoming those who were confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church. Thank you to Greg Davy for taking pictures!

Pictured: Ray Brown, Nicole McCracken, Mary Lib Geiger, Kim Chamness, James, Kathy Russo, Melissa Magowan, Darlene Russo, Bill Magowan, Laurie Gingery, Alastair, Charlotte, Robert Gingery, Bishop Haynes, Graham, Geronimo, Nathan, Rev. Dana VanVliet-Pullin, Deacon, Charlie, Susannah, Henry, Bea Graf, Joe Graf (from Hickory Neck), Terry Robinson, Rev. Charles Robinson (youth last names not listed).

Bruton Builders @ Camp Chanco

Calling all Carpenters or those who’d like to learn! The week of April 29 - May 3, the Bruton Builders will be building a porch at Camp Chanco in Surry. They welcome new volunteers to work with them on this and other projects. For more information contact Bob Morrison.

Hear about the Canterbury Pilgrimage

Canterbury students spent spring break last month on pilgrimage to north England, visiting Durham, York, Holy Island, and much more. Join us on Tuesday, April 30, at 7pm in the Parish Hall to hear stories from students about their experiences and how this time of pilgrimage strengthened their faith.  Pictured: Dean of York Minster, the Very Rev. Dominic Barrington (top left) and the Archbishop of York, the Most Rev. Stephen Cottrell (next to Rev. Charlie Bauer) at Bishopthorpe Palace, the Archbishop of York's residence.

Celebrate our Canterbury Graduates

Join us Sunday, May 5 at the 5:30pm Eucharist to celebrate our Canterbury graduates, then join us for a festive dinner at the Parish House in their honor, where graduates will be welcomed into the Friends of Bruton. All are welcome; a $15 donation to cover dinner is appreciated (pay at the door). Please RSVP by Friday, May 3 to the Rev. Charlie Bauer.

350th Presentation: Bishop Franklin

Our next presentation for the 350th anniversary will be at 10am on Saturday, May 4, in the parish house. The Rt. Rev’d R.W. Franklin will join us to talk about the Church’s more recent history. Bishop Franklin has served the Church by holding several important leadership positions. The Rt. Rev. R. William Franklin continues to serve the Anglican Studies concentration at Union Theological Seminary as an adjunct professor. Bishop Franklin served as Diocesan Bishop of Western New York from 2011 until April 2019. Before his consecration as bishop he served as professor at St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, Harvard Divinity School, The General Theological Seminary, as Dean of Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, on the staff of Trinity Church, Copley Square, in Boston, and as Interim Director of the Anglican Center in Rome. In addition to his role at Union Theological Seminary, Bishop Franklin serves as Assisting Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island.

Handbell Concert

The Tarpley Ringers will give their spring performance in the church on Thursday, May 9 at 8pm.  This program will feature primarily varied settings of familiar hymns and an opportunity to sing a couple as well.  Come to enjoy and support our bell choir with your presence.

Vacation Bible School

VBS will be held at Hickory Neck Episcopal Church this year from 9am to 12pm on July 29 to August 2. The theme will be Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs which focuses on the care of creation. Mark your calendars and watch for more information/registration coming soon!

Friends of Bruton Sponsored

Heritage Tour

In May of 1607, 144 passengers and crew landed at what was to become Jamestown. Their purpose was to establish England’s claim to North America, search for gold or silver, find a passage to the Pacific Ocean, harvest natural resources, and trade with the inhabitants. Along with those plans they brought their Anglican faith. 

As part of our year-long celebration of 350 years since the founding of Bruton Parish, Friends of Bruton, Our Worldwide Congregation is offering a tour specifically designed for visits to sites related to the founding of Jamestown. The tour will feature visits to Anglican churches important to our faith. The itinerary is designed so that the group can attend Sunday worship service at Canterbury Cathedral, the Mother Church of Anglicanism and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the ceremonial head of the Worldwide Anglican Communion.

Dr. William Kelso, world-renowned archaeologist, who spent years studying the roots of Jamestown and its founders, has worked with us to develop an extraordinary itinerary scheduled for September 16 – 26, 2024. We hope that once you have read the itinerary you will want to sign up for this unique opportunity.  

The cut-off date is fast approaching! Some details in the brochure have changed to be more flexible for you, so be sure to either contact Far Horizons or Jim Morford at morfordjc@gmail.com. Without delay, register today!

Click here to read the itinerary and registration details!

Annual Labor Day Weekend Book Sale is coming

Mark your calendars for Donations Drop-Off Days from 9am – 12 noon on June 8 & 12, July 13 & 24, August 10 & 14. Peruse your collections for gently-used books, CD’s, DVD’s, vinyl records, games, and puzzles that others may enjoy. (Please, no encyclopedias, VCR or cassette tapes, or moldy, coverless books.) If one of our Donation Drop-off Days does not work for you, please contact the Parish Office (757-229-2891), especially if you are unable to carry your donations directly to the church nursery collection area. We will coordinate a time when someone is available to help you. Also, to help facilitate our move to the Lewis Hall book sale site, please pack your donations in sturdy, manageable boxes or doubled paper bags. Click here for more information.

Bruton Parish Gift Shop

Where will you find the perfect gift for all special occasions and everyday pleasures? Why, your Bruton Gift Shop of course! This is such a special time of year with Mother's Day, graduations, weddings, and hostess gifts. Send Mom a beautiful floral bouquet card that she will enjoy for a long time. How about a whimsical tea towel with hilarious sayings, for example "Great job Mom I turned out awesome"! Mom will feel so fashion forward with a new scarf, handbag, or summer hat. The graduate will appreciate the multi-use tools in a dorm room or a new apartment (think about Dad for this one too...Father's Day is coming in June). Say thank you to your gracious hostess with paper products, gourmet gift bags, and scented soaps, to mention a few ideas. Show your nametag for your 10% parishioner discount. Proceeds from your purchases benefit people in need in our community and beyond.

Opportunity to Attend Diocesan Council 2025

Please consider becoming a Delegate during next year’s Diocese of Southern Virginia Annual Council. This is a unique and meaningful way to represent Bruton Parish at a Diocesan annual event. If you are interested and/or would like to learn more, please contact the Vestry Register, Diane Howerton, at register@brutonparish.org by Friday, May 10. Lay Delegates and Alternates will be selected by the Vestry.

Dinner Group

The Dinner Group can take many forms, depending on the hosts' preferences. The next get-together will be a Wine & Cheese Event hosted by Bill & Judi Dorn on Saturday, May 11, at 5:30pm for 12 guests, at their home in Arbordale (near Sentara Hospital). Bill and Judi will supply wine and cheese, and guests are asked to bring an appetizer to share. Please contact Judi at (412) 389-9999 or jurdo9pgh@gmail.com. They are looking forward to seeing you!

Parking is NOT permitted in front

of the Gift Shop anymore

Parking is no longer permitted on the Duke of Gloucester Street in front of the Gift Shop. Parking is permitted on the Duke of Gloucester Street from Nassau Street down to the church for those attending meetings in the Parish House or during worship services at the church. If you have any questions, please contact our Facility Manager, Ernie Clements at eclements@brutonparish.org or (757) 229-2891.

Be alert to impersonation scams

These are emails or text messages that may come to you from scammers. They pretend to be a business, a person you know, or a member of the Bruton staff. An email that comes from an email address other than @brutonparish.org is not a legitimate communication from Bruton Parish Church. The rector will never email asking if you will do him a favor or buy gift cards. If you have any doubt about a text or email, please contact the parish office for clarification.

The Parish House is typically open for scheduled meetings or activities between 8am and 4pm, Monday - Friday (unless otherwise noted). To enter or to drop off/pick up an item, please ring the doorbell at the reception entrance door (during office hours only). Phone calls are answered during those same hours.

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

Bruton Parish Church | P.O. Box 3520 | Williamsburg, VA 23187-3520

(757) 229-2891 | Email: BPC@brutonparish.org | Website: www.brutonparish.org