Beautiful church that I enjoyed visiting and attending a service on a blustery January day. The weather kept most of the tourists at bay so I'm sure the Parishioner to Visitor ratio was high. The service was a classical Episcopalian service but without music. Probably because I am an early riser and attended the 8:00am service. For some reason they did not want participants to perform intinction (dipping bread in wine). In this post pandemic world, I don't know if that's for "health" reasons or if it's just a "house rule". Either way, it was novel for me. Definitely a wonderful living historical building that's almost a must visit location. I still remember a PBS woodworking show visiting to see the old carpentry in the building and would have loved to tour the building more on another visit. read more

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - Beautiful church in CW - Churches Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Stopped in to visit this historic and beautiful church that is celebrating its 350th birthday this year. So glad we did. The gentleman was very informative. Note the famous historical attendees' names on the pews. read more

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Normally I wouldn't do a fourth update for the same listing but this place is for whatever reason very special to me so on the way home from the OBX we made a brief pit stop in Williamsburg for a visit. While most of CW was deserted on New Year's Day, I would assume due to the very cold temperatures and howling wind, there was a constant stream of visitors coming & going at Bruton Parish. The inside was well decorated for the recently completed holiday season and there was lots of picture taking going on which is to be expected. One negative that I need to point out. Two of the volunteers were feeding people incorrect information by telling them that Bruton Parish is the oldest continuously active church in Virginia then one of them said the United States. While I don't know about the Virginia part I do know that the US part is way, way off. I digress. While I have given CW my last dollar in terms of buying an admission ticket or a pass, I hope to come back here many times in the future and maybe at some point even attend a service, concert or recital. Built by James Morris, John Tyler and Benjamin Powell. Jefferson, Washington, Lee, Mason and Henry all worshiped here. It served as a hospital during two wars. It was saved by Rev. Goodwin and John Rockefeller. Beautiful Building. Amazing History. Completely worthy of a donation to keep it going. read more

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We toured Colonial Williamsburg on Saturday including this beautiful church. The ladies were very welcoming and one explained the basis of the church's beliefs--the Bible, tradition and reason. Our kind of place so we decided on our last day in the area, Sunday, we would attend worship services. Be advised, these people believe in honoring God by dressing for the occasion. You will be welcomed but you will stick out like a sore thumb in a t-shirt and jeans or shorts. The service was wonderful, high church (I miss that so much) hymns (new ones to us but food for the soul). The pastor preached Christ in his sermon. Yes, it's impressive it's 300+ years old and that it is strikingly beautiful in a non ostentatious way but what mattered to us was what is being preached and taught. I thank the faithful congregation after all these years for holding onto right values. read more

Of all the places in Colonial Williamsburg, this is the only one that's worthwhile. They only ask $1 per person, and that's voluntary. Everyone who works there is a volunteer and is knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Of all the places along Duke of Gloucester Street, this is the only one worth seeing. Remember that it is a functioning and active church, so you should plan your visit with that in mind. read more

Bruton Parish Episcopal Church - The Bible King Edward VII gave the church on the 300th anniversary of the founding of Williamsburg. - Churches Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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If you are a member of a mainline Christian denomination and find yourself in Williamsburg on Sunday morning, you should make it a point to go to services here. If these walls could talk, they could surely tell some stories. Rev. Epperson is an outstanding preacher. I will definitely return in the future if/when I am in Williamsburg. read more

We happened to stop in while the choir was practicing for Christmas services. It was wonderful to sit and enjoy the history and music around us. read more