St. George Episcopal Church The Villages

09/04/2026

Parishioners had a great time at our Ultreya gathering Thursday evening. Good food, plenty of people, and excellent faith-building conversations. The Fall gathering at St. George will be energetic, uplifting, and fun. Come and enjoy the parish. Blessings.

09/02/2026

St. George parishioners had a great time at Dine-To-Donate last night. It was held at Palmer's Restaurant. Nearly 60 people from St. George participated in this event. 20% was donated back to groups at St. George for their ministries. Blessings.

09/02/2026

In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St.George Episcopal Church, discusses the day’s Gospel. He explains that Peter could not understand why Jesus would have to suffer and die on the cross and then be resurrected for our sins. Peter was standing in Jesus’ path – focused on human not divine things. Jesus’ words to Peter and the disciples to pick up their crosses and follow Him call each of us to change the direction of our lives. We should yield to God’s will instead of resisting Him.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5X3JdsOQJlU4W8pXd21434?si=LIRsuYKYQZ-lsA2s2UwkrA

Musings on Faith · Episode

08/23/2026

Deacon Colleen Taylor has a new ministry occurring at St. George Episcopal Church, The Villages, FL. Take a toy soldier from the display in the Narthex, put it in a place at your home as a reminder to pray for soldiers and veterans. Blessings.

08/11/2026

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jwHz6TY6WyeawTSSw4doc?si=_XJoxr2yTWq8e9baYxlYpw
In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor discusses the Gospel for the day and what it means for our daily lives. Fr. Jim says that when we panic, we make unwise and rushed decisions and that we think God doesn’t care. However, Jesus does not abandon us in the midst of the storms of our lives. Jesus challenges us to face our fears and have faith to know that we will survive. No storm in our life is too great for God.

Musings on Faith · Episode

08/05/2026

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2R9WoZxD1r2YtXC1aL51oD?si=S29aZmFlTNmNGas4TnXv4w
In this homily The Rev Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St.George Episcopal Church, discusses the day’s Gospel and its meaning. He says that the feeding of the multitude offers a vision of the kingdom of God. This miracle shows us that God will provide so that we will have enough to meet our needs - not too little or in excess. God sustains us daily with miracles.

Musings on Faith · Episode

07/22/2026

In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St.George Episcopal Church, discusses the meaning of the parable of the weeds in today’s Gospel. He says that weeds are a reality of life. Weeds serve as a distraction and keep us from growing our faith. Through this parable Jesus is offering guidance on how to live in a complex world. God is about loving others and that should be what we are about also. To live in optimism and hope is to live the life of the Holy Spirit.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LGa5y9CTGLQ8vJxssWMJJ?si=rTQr3L4qRm2wGR_tM1QdiA

Musings on Faith · Episode

07/15/2026

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uUMvwty9XDZVjtzGf15dT?si=jMcV_a8cQeSmU00NwFZqdw

In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St. George Episcopal Church, discusses the parable of the sower in today’s Gospel. The parable, he says is the story of lay and ordained ministry to be persistent. He warns us not to let the distractions of daily life keep us from living the life God wants us to live – a life of love, hope, peace, and forgiveness.

Musings on Faith · Episode

07/07/2026

St. George Episcopal Church had a great time at our fellowship hour following the 10:00AM service. Happy 4th of July. Blessings.

07/03/2026