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Christ Church, Episcopal, Brandy Station
Christ Church, Brandy Station was originally the congregation at St. James Episcopal Church, which was destroyed by Union troops that occupied the area. The ruins can be found on the Brandy Station Battlefield.
After the war, the congregation built a new church near the railroad tracks in Brandy Station. The second building served the congregation until it burned in the 1930s. The congregation was able to save many of the church furnishings and refitted the parish house to serve as a church. This charming, intimate building is their worship space today.
"The History and Archeology of St. James Episcopal Church, Brandy Station" was printed in 1992 to coincide with the funeral service and re-burial of a Confederate soldier who was killed in the Battle of the Rappahannock and buried in the old church cemetery. His remains were exhumed and examined by the Smithsonian Institution in 1989. The book is available from the church.
In May 2008, the vestry called the Rev. Joie Clee Weiher to be their priest-in-charge. A 2005 graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary, Weiher has a background in music performance and education. She previously served as assistant rector at Trinity Episcopal Church, Upperville. Originally from Houston, she and her family are glad to call Virginia home. She also serves as rector of St. Luke's Church, Remington.
Don't miss the annual Blessing of the Animals at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, on the campus of St. Luke's Church, 400 Church St., Remington, when there will be goodies for pets and their people. All sorts of controlled pets and livestock are invited for a special blessing.
This Advent (December), they will host the program, Via Media. A short worship service will be followed by a light supper and a presentation. Please contact the church office for details.
A motto in their denomination is, "The Episcopal Church welcomes you." There are no barriers to God's love. All are welcome to join them for worship every Sunday at 9 a.m. with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. On the last Sunday of the month, a time for fellowship follows worship.
Children are welcome during worship, but there is also a special place for them if they prefer. Youth serve in worship, leading the procession and assisting the priest.
For more information, call the church office at (540) 439-3733; e-mail rector@historicsaintjames.org; or visit www.historicsaintjames.org.
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