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Annual Giving 2027
A Season of Gratitude and Giving
Our stewardship campaign is well underway and we are grateful for the many members of our parish family who have already made their pledges, including many who have been able to increase their commitment for 2027. Your generosity is a wonderful expression of faith and helps sustain the mission and ministries of our church. If you have not yet made your pledge, we hope you will prayerfully consider participating. Every pledge matters and together we can continue the important work that God calls us to do. Thank you for your generosity and support. Please contact Margaret Driscoll, Chief of Staff, at (757) 345-2256 or mdriscoll@brutonparish.org for more information or if you have questions.
CLICK HERE TO PLEDGE ONLINE!
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Coffee Shop Conversations
November 6, 10am
Conversations about Faith happen every Friday morning at 10am at Column 15 Coffee in the James York Plaza on Merrimac Trail. How is God moving in our daily pilgrimage of faith? Clergy Andy Ballentine and Steven Woolley lead participants in conversation. We’re companions for each other on the journey!
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Dr. Robert W. Radtke, Guest Preacher
November 8, Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday
morning services
A cradle Episcopalian, Rob Radtke has served as President & CEO of Episcopal Relief and Development since 2005. His four interconnected priority areas: early childhood development, women and girls, climate resilience, and disaster response. The organization serves over 4 million people in more than 40 countries. He will also attend our coffee hour at 10:30am in the churchyard if you’d like to speak with him about Episcopal Relief and Development. For a more in-depth biography, click HERE. The loose plate offering that Sunday will be given to Episcopal Relief and Development in support of their vital work around the world.
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Custis House Conversations
November 8, 10:30am
Our fall Christian Formation series continues gathering between the 9:15am and 11:15am services in the Custis House. This week, John Fogarty, Bruton’s treasurer, will lead a discussion of Bruton’s 2027 budget, offering a chance for questions and feedback. Grab a cup of coffee, head across the street from the Church around 10:30am, and join the conversation!
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College Care Packages
By November 23
Our youth will be making college care packages soon for our Bruton college students, to let them know that we are thinking about them during exam time! If you have a college student that you would like a care package to be sent to, please let Meghan know. Also, if you would like to contribute gift cards in denominations of $5, $10, $15, $20 to places like Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts etc. We would love the support to help make these packages extra special and fun. Please contact Meghan Brewer by November 23.
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Parish-wide Thanksgiving Feast
November 15, 5-7pm
All are welcome to this classic Thanksgiving Dinner, with turkeys by Old City BBQ. Please visit the sign-up genius at bit.ly/26THANKSGIVING to rsvp and you may sign up to bring a side dish. This event will not only be a wonderful time for fellowship, but will also culminate our time of stewardship and counting our blessings as a parish. If you have any additional questions, please contact Meghan Brewer at mbrewer@brutonparish.org.
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Monthly Caregiver Group
November 18, noon
Following the 11am healing Eucharist at the church, this group is for anyone caring for a loved one with a chronic illness or other condition. We will meet in the Coffee, Tea & Thee Room in the Parish House. Participants will have the opportunity to share about their experience and hear from others in similar circumstances in a circle of prayer and support. The group is facilitated by Betty Delk, John Fogarty, and the Rev. Lauren McDonald. Please join us to connect with others for strength, faith, and support. If you have any questions, please contact Betty at elizabeth.delk@gmail.com.
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Bruton ROMEOs
November 19, 11:30am
Our Retired Outstanding Men Eating Optimally (ROMEOs) will meet for lunch at 11:30am on Thursday, November 19 at Marsala Craft Indian Kitchen (5223 Monticello Avenue, Suite E). Lunch is typically between $15-20, paid individually. Please commit early by emailing BPC@brutonparish.org by noon on Tuesday, November 17.
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Parish Annual Meeting
November 22, 10:30am
Join us in the church at 10:30am for our Annual Meeting when we assess the vitality of Bruton Parish, review the Proposed Budget, and elect four new vestry members. Come and hear the "state of the parish"!
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2027 Vestry Names & Biographies
I am grateful to the nominating committee who discerned from nineteen nominees the four persons to put forward to serve on the Bruton Parish Vestry 2027-2029. The nominees are Ray Brown, Tucker Edmonds, Joan Lovegren-O'Brien, and Lois Polifka (their bios are available HERE). At the Annual Meeting, there will be an opportunity to make nominations from the floor. I hope to see you at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 22, following the 9:15 am service.
The Rev. William J. Watson III, Interim Rector
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9th HART Multifaith Thanksgiving Service
November 22, 7pm
The 9th Annual Multifaith Thanksgiving Service is Sunday, November 22 at 7pm at Walsingham Academy. In addition to the usual diverse line-up, our featured speaker will be Mitch Randall, CEO of Good Faith Media. Please come and encourage others to attend as well.
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Thanksgiving Eve Holy Eucharist
November 25, 6pm
Join us in the church (and live-streamed at www.youtube.com/BrutonParish) for a Thanksgiving Communion service where we will bless bags of food collected for the FISH Food Pantry and reflect on our many blessings. We also invite you to join us at the Parish House at 9am on Saturday, November 28, to load the bags, deliver them to the FISH pantry, and help stock their shelves. All ages are welcome!
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Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
for FISH
Through November 25
Look for your grocery bag after services today (or use your own). Please fill it up with non-perishable foods and return it to the Parish House prior to Thanksgiving, or bring it to the Thanksgiving Eve service for a special blessing. FISH needs: Dry Spaghetti/Pasta & Canned Sauce; Canned Beef Stew, Chicken, & Tuna; Cereals: Hot and Cold; Peanut Butter and Jelly; Boxed Mac & Cheese; Baking Products/Pancake Mix/Syrup; Applesauce & Canned Fruits; Beans (Canned and Dry); 1lb. bags of Rice; Instant Mashed Potatoes; Canned Soups; Tomato products (diced, sauce, etc.); Canned Vegetables (peas, green beans, corn, mixed veggies); Toiletries/laundry detergent and Baby Diapers. We also invite you to join us at the Parish House at 9am on Saturday, November 28, to load the bags, deliver them to the FISH pantry, and help stock their shelves. All ages are welcome!
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Bruton Singles Thanksgiving Dinner
November 26, 2pm
Please join us as we celebrate Thanksgiving together. We'll meet at 2pm for dinner at Center Street Grill (5101 Center Street in New Town). A traditional Thanksgiving meal will be offered at $21.99 per person, and separate checks are accepted. Please RSVP directly to singles@brutonparish.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Poinsettias for the Christmas Altar
Due December 7
The deadline is Monday, December 7, for receiving the names to be included in the bulletin as a memorial, a thank offering, or in honor of someone special. Please make checks payable to Bruton Parish Church (with Altar Guild in the memo) and mail them to Dianne Spence at 102 Walnut Hills Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185-3427. Please do not send the checks to the church office and be sure to include your telephone number on the correspondence and/or check. Please contact Dianne directly at either dsspence@widomaker.com or 757-870-3154 or if you have any questions.
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Salvation Army Angel Tree Tags
Due December 9
Angel Tree Tags are available at the Parish House in Christine Britton’s office during the week and will be at church on Sundays until November 29. Purchased gifts must be returned directly to the Salvation Army located at 216 Ironbound Road no-later-than December 9.
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The Bruton Fount
Included here is another source for the Fall 2026/Winter 2027 issue of The Bruton Fount, in case you had any difficulty opening the issue when it was sent yesterday. Click HERE for the issue!
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Worship With Us This Sunday
Join us on The 24th Sunday after Pentecost at either 8am (Holy Eucharist, Rite I), 9:15am (Holy Eucharist, Rite II (the bulletin will be available on our website by the end of Friday), 11:15am (Holy Eucharist, Rite II) and 5:30pm (Holy Eucharist, Rite II). The 9:15am service in the church may be viewed on our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/BrutonParish.
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Offerings for Children & Youth
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Nursery for newborns through age four is available in the Parish House this Sunday (8:30am - 12:30pm).
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Children’s Church will be held this Sunday in the Parish House. Parents are invited to bring their children to the Chapel around 9am, then head to the church for worship. Be sure to save them a seat, as they'll join the congregation during the Peace.
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Sunday School follows in the Parish House at 10:30am, followed by Children's Choir Rehearsal at 11am.
Worship & Formation Throughout the Week
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Bruton’s Tuesday morning Bible lectionary seminars, led by the Rev. Steven Woolley, has moved to the Coffee, Tea & Thee room on the second floor of the Parish House. We begin promptly at 9am and end promptly at 10am. Participants often arrive a little early to visit.
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Wednesday Morning Eucharists & Healing Prayers are held in the church every week at 11am, followed by Healing Prayers
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Fridays, Coffee Shop Conversations about Faith happen every Friday morning at 10am at Column 15 Coffee in the James York Plaza on Merrimac Trail. How is God moving in our daily pilgrimage of faith? Clergy Andy Ballentine and Steven Woolley lead participants in conversation. We’re companions for each other on the journey!
Upcoming Music
For available schedules, visit www.brutonparish.org/music_performances. Concerts are usually at 8pm, doors open typically a half hour before the concert/recital, and no ticket required (unless otherwise noted). Parking is permitted on the Duke of Gloucester Street during the performance. A freewill offering will be gratefully received. All are welcome!
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Thursday, November 5 @ 8pm - Organ Recital - John Dixon, Organist from Providence Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Saturday, November 7 @ 10am @ W&M Wren Chapel - Historical Organ Recital - Norman Elton, Organist
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Saturday, November 7 @ 8pm - Trumpet & Organ Recital - Mark Nixon, Trumpet & Rebecca Davy, Organist
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Thursday, November 12 @ 8pm - Chamber String Recital - William & Mary Gallery Players, Susan Via, Director
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Saturday, November 14 @ 10am - W&M Wren Chapel - Historical Organ Recital - Thomas Marshall, Organist
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Saturday, November 14 @ 8pm - Organ Recital - Cheryl Van Ornam, Organist rom Richmond, Virginia
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When Is the Church open for Visitors
Bruton Parish Church is open Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 4pm -- and from 12:30pm to 3:30pm on Saturdays & Sundays (subject to change) -- for visits and tours led by our dedicated Bruton Guides. To learn more about the Guide Ministry, click HERE. To be redirected to the church calendar on our website, click HERE. To access the exciting events in Colonial Williamsburg, click HERE.
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Realm Help
Contact Margaret Driscoll at mdriscoll@brutonparish.org or (757) 345-2256 if you need help setting up your Realm account or have questions.
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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.
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