The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin

I first became aware of the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin as a teenager in the 1960s. The parish was known as a place where worship was rich and music was vibrant. These two things – experienced together in the best of times – have made Saint Mary’s the parish home of some, and a frequent destination of many more, for generations. I was an occasional Saint Mary’s visitor for decades and, in the past three years, have been privileged to play the organ and conduct the choir regularly at Saint Mary’s. I hope others have been blessed here as I have.

~ Dr. David Hurd

Saint Mary’s has been a welcome presence in my life for some time now. While in the city one fateful Saturday morning and looking around to find a peaceful place of worship, I was guided by the Holy Spirit to this church. At Saint Mary’s I found peace, love, support, friendship and so much more. I feel sustained by the worship and ministries undertaken here.

~ Sharon Stewart

Working nearby, I discovered that Evening Prayer was offered every weeknight at Saint Mary’s. New to the Episcopal Church, I expected to find similarity by way of The Book of Common Prayer, but I found much more that I did not expect and could not have imagined. Daily Morning and Evening Prayer led by the clergy, the sisters, and laypeople was a foretaste for me that worship of our Lord was not something limited to Sunday mornings; it was to be lived daily and shared in public. Seeing visitors mingle in the pews with our unsheltered neighbors seeking a peaceful refuge while we prayed resonated with the Christ-centered hole in my heart. I am grateful to have found a parish home in this community.

~ Jennifer Stevens