Welcome to St George’s Episcopal Memorial Church. Our parish has been an important presence in the Bismarck community since 1880, and we continue to meet the Living God in this place today – through worship, education, outreach, and most of all, through the relationships we have created with each other.

OUR DIVINE PURPOSE STATEMENT
† WE BELIEVE that through Jesus Christ we are meant to faithfully and joyfully serve God and our neighbors.
† WE WORSHIP as a community of believers who make people feel welcome from every walk of life. We value and welcome the diversity of all people.
† WE SERVE seekers inside and outside the church to live in accordance with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Community

Update on The Banquet Meal

Co-sponsored by St. George’s Episcopal Memorial Church and Lincoln Repair, a banquet meal was served at The Dream Center on May 19, 2023 by the Senior Girl Scout Troop 83020. The Girl Scout Troop served 181 meals. The menu included Rueben casserole, coleslaw, applesauce, bread and cupcakes with milk, lemonade, coffee, water.   Thank you to…

St. George’s Day – April 23, 2023

Saint George is thought to have been born into a noble Christian family in the late third century in what is now modern-day Turkey. As a soldier and officer in the Roman army, he refused to denounce his faith and persecute fellow Christians leading to his martyrdom in 303 AD. Legend has told that Saint…

Cookie InGathering Update from 2021

According to Shirel, last December St. Georgians contributed cookies to allow for goodies at coffee time, and 14 separate plates of cookies being delivered to church members who were unable to join us in person! Thank you to all who contributed their baking time and talent, and those who helped plate and deliver the cookies!

Archbishop of Canterbury apologizes to Indigenous peoples of Canada

 Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has apologized for the “terrible crime” of the Anglican church’s involvement in Canada’s residential schools – and for the Church of England’s “grievous sins” against the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Read more here. To subscribe to the Episcopal News Services newsletter, please go here: https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/email-signup/

Listening to Children

By Michelle Weidman, Christian Educator It is a privilege to have the opportunity to learn from our children. A couple of Sundays ago, as I readied myself for the lesson I had prepared the children bounded in and changed everything. They were trying to find Ukraine on the globe that is on the table in…

Update to Covid-19 Protocols – March 14, 2022

NEW COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: At the Vestry‘s March 14th meeting, the Vestry adopted new COVID-19 protocols. As of the 14th and until further notice, masks will no longer be required to be worn by everyone attending an event (inside or outside) at St George’s. Masks and hand-sanitizer will be available. Also, mask-wearing, hand-sanitizing, physical-distancing and vaccinations…

Baptism Announcement for March 6, 2022

Lillian Elaine & Matilda Rae Towne, Tiffany & Salem’s daughters & G’ail & Rusty’s granddaughters will be baptized Sunday, March 6th, at St George’s parish during Holy Eucharist. During this special day & during the baptismal liturgy Lillian Elaine & Matilda Rae will be received into the one, holy, catholic, & apostolic church. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism…

Stewardship Time, Talents, Pledges for 2022

St. George’s Episcopal Church Mission Statement We are called by God: –to make Christ the center of our lives –to support one another in our journey with Christ –to serve the world in Christ’s Name Dear Members and Friends, A heartfelt thank you to all those who so graciously gave to the church, giving of your time, talents, and financial means over…

Regional Coordinator for Episcopal Ministry in Northwestern North Dakota

The Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Kim Becker as Regional Coordinator for Episcopal Ministry in Northwestern North Dakota, effective August 1, 2021. This new position is partially funded through a grant from the Roanridge Foundation and includes ministry among five Episcopal Congregations in the Northwest quadrant of North Dakota: All Saints, Minot; Saint…

Bonhoeffer’s Life Together – Session 1

There is a kind of listening with half an ear that presumes already to know what the other person has to say. It is an impatient, inattentive listening, that despises the brother and is only waiting for a chance to speak and thus get rid of the other person. This is no fulfillment of our obligation, and it is certain that here…