St. Margaret's Episcopal Church

06/03/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month from St. Margaret's Episcopal Church 🌈

At St. Margaret’s, we give thanks for the beautiful diversity of God’s creation and reaffirm our belief that every person is beloved, valued, and made in God’s image.

We are committed to being a place of welcome, inclusion, and love where all are invited to worship, to grow, and to belong.

As we continue striving to live out Christ’s commandment to love one another, we pray for compassion, dignity, and justice for all people.

No matter who you are or whom you love, you are welcome here. Please join us!

06/01/2026

There are two more opportunities to join us for Yoga on Wednesdays - June 3rd and 10th at 12:00noon in the Parish Hall. Bring lunch for fellowship after! Yoga at St. Margaret's will take a break for the summer - so join us before yoga takes a rest!

05/26/2026

Plan with Peace of Mind: Advance Care Planning Workshop

Planning for the future isn’t always easy—but it can bring a deep sense of comfort and clarity for you and the people you love. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church is inviting the community to take an important step forward with an Advance Care Planning Workshop, thoughtfully designed to help individuals make their healthcare wishes known with confidence.

The workshop will take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 5555 Saratoga Drive in Woodbridge, Virginia. Attendance is FREE and open to the community. Just give a call and RSVP to 703-590-3990.

Participants will learn what advance care planning is, why it matters, and how to begin making decisions that reflect their personal values and preferences. The workshop will cover essential tools such as living wills and healthcare proxies, along with strategies for starting meaningful conversations with family members.

The session will be led by The Rev. Dr. Ruth Anne Sawyer, Supervisor of Chaplaincy Services at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, who brings both professional expertise and a compassionate perspective to this important topic.

05/20/2026

Join us at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church for our Pentecost Sunday Potluck. It's happening this Sunday, May 24, immediately following the worship service! ✝️🔥
Come celebrate together with fellowship, laughter, and delicious food. We invite everyone to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Whether you’re a longtime member or visiting for the first time, there’s a place for you at the table! 🧺 🍇
We look forward to celebrating Pentecost with our church family and community - all are welcome!

05/11/2026

Honoring our mothers on Mother's Day!
We had a beautiful Worship Service on Sunday, May 10 - which was Mother's Day. As part of our service, we had many of the mothers with us gather in the front of the sanctuary for a special blessing & prayer by Mother Katherine.

Mother Katherine's special prayer included: "...today, we join together with all your children by giving thanks and praying for our mothers. We thank you for their love, and we thank them for their kindness and nurturing..."

Then, after service, we went to the parish hall for cake, wraps, and fellowship!

05/11/2026

We share some information from our brother Daniel Benedict who will be leading a course that begins June 8th. It will be ecumenical in approach looking at the basic liturgical consensus shared by the mainline Christian traditions: liturgical dynamics, baptism, the daily office, calendar and lectionary, Eucharist and how students will carry forward what they explored in the course. The course will use Daniel's book, "Patterned by Grace," as the text. The primary thrust will aim at discovery and formative application.
Learn more and register:

Course Dates: June 8 – 26, 2026 Enroll Now!Click here to be emailed when new dates are posted What do you long to encounter in worship? How does ritual—its rhythms, gestures, and patterns—shape your life, your ethics, and your witness to the Word? And what awakens the power and grace that make...

05/08/2026

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th!

This coming Sunday, we will highlight Mothers’ Day and Rogation Day. All the mothers in the church can expect a bit of special treatment. Rogation Day are the three days before Ascension Day,

Join us in morning worship at 10:30am followed by a time of special fellowship in the parish hall in honor of mothers and all those who bring us maternal love and care.

St. Margaret's is in Woodbridge VA at 5290 Saratoga Lane, a couple blocks off Minnieville Rd. or a short drive from Spriggs Rd. All are welcome at St. Margaret's!

05/05/2026

There is a blood drive at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center this afternoon (May 5) and there are open appointment times between 1 and 4pm. See post below. Donating blood can save a life!

Have some free time today (May 5) between 1 - 4pm and want to save a life? The American Red Cross is on our campus today in the Hylton Education Center and there are available appointments between 1pm and 4pm

By donating blood, you provide hope and can make a life-saving difference. Thank you for considering this meaningful way to give back.

Walk-ins are welcome or to make an appointment:
• Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter zip code 22191.
• Look for Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center – 02/20/2026
• Call 1-800-RED–CROSS.

Image: A $20 Amazon gift card is available for those who donate blood May 1-17. Terms and conditions apply.

05/04/2026

Be a part of this year's Shrine Mont Retreat, June 26-27!
Sign-up is open now. There are 3 ways to sign up: Signup Genius and two paper signups upstairs on the bulletin board in the hallway or on the kitchen door in the parish hall. (only need to sign-up on one form)
This is a tentative schedule for our annual Shrine Mont parish weekend:
- Friday, June 26 - Arrival, check-in, 5:30pm dinner, get acquainted
- Saturday, June 27 -8am Breakfast, morning program 12:30pm lunch, afternoon program, 5:30 p.m. Dinner
- Sunday, June 28 - 8am Breakfast, Worship at the Shrine, 12:30pm lunch, depart for home.

If you're new to St. Margaret's or a long-time member, this is a wonderful weekend to rest, reflect and renew as a faith community in the beautiful surroundings of Shrine Mont. All are welcome.