This page provides information
and links to resources about the Anglican Communion,
the Episcopal Church, the Diocese of Virginia and details
about St. Dunstan's parish in McLean, Virginia.
St. Dunstan's is a traditional Episcopal Church of
around 250 families. The congregation started in the
late fifties, and built the current church building
in the sixties. Beginning in 1999 the church launched
a major renovation plan, Worship Enhancement. In November
2003 the church celebrated completion of the work including:
updating the HVAC system, improving the lighting, renovating
the chancel and expanding the organ. We welcome you
to come worship with us in our enhanced environment.
St. Dunstan's has a small staff, but
a lively volunteer corps. Everyone has something to
contribute, and all are valued for their ministry.
The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. during the winter and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in
the summer. Please feel free to contact the Rev. Stephen
Shepherd, the parish rector, or the parish administrator
at (703) 356-7533 or via the appropriate email address
below. Rick Stockdale, the parish organist and adult
choir director, can be reached via the e-mail address
below. Janet Adams directs the Joy and Praise (children's)
choirs and Marilyn Hourican directs the Spirit
choir (all ages, blended music).
They can be reached through the church office.
The Rev. Stephen Shepherd, Rector
The Rev.
Anne MacNabb, Assistant Rector
Randi Hicks
Rowe, Director of Christian Education
John Dephouse, Seminarian
Barbara Everhart, Parish Administrator
Rick Stockdale, organist and adult choir director
(via 703-356-7533)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an Episcopalian?
- What is the Diocese of Virginia?
- What is the the Anglican Communion?
- Tell me more about the Episcopal
Church.
The Episcopal Church is part of the Anglican Communion.
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Recently, our 4-6th grade Sunday School
class compiled this dictionary of church terms. (The
classes examined how church language is different from
conversational language, and how confusing some of
the terms can be for those who don't speak church language.)
DICTIONARY of CHURCH TERMINOLOGY
Adder: A serpent
Advent: The time of preparation before the birth of
Christ.
Altar: A table in the front of the church
Amen: Saying yes to the lord.
Asp: a venomous snake
Atonement: Salvation of mankind
through Jesus' death or forgiveness of sins through
Jesus' death.
Bible: A book of the translation of the word of God.
Bishop: Higher than the priest in the Episcopal church.
Blasphemy: When you say something that is wrong according
to the church.
Collect: A special prayer for a special event.
Compassionate: Having feeling or concern for another.
Congregation: The people attending church.
Conversion: Changing from one faith to another.
Epiphany: A celebration in the Episcopal calendar,
celebrating when Jesus was recognized as Christ by
the gentiles.
Episcopal: Type of church led by bishops.
Faith: Believing without knowing.
Forsaken: Left behind.
Holy Ghost: The third person of the trinity, spirit
of the lord.
Joy: Great happiness.
Jubilation: Celebration of rejoicing joy.
Lent: The 40 days before Easter.
Mercy: Forgive or be kind.
Ministry: The act of serving God.
Perseverance: Keep trying and never give up.
Prayer: Something that someone says to God.
Sanctification: To be made holy.
Sanctuary: A holy place.
Testimony: To establish a fact.
The Lord: Creator of the world.
Worship: The act of celebrating God.
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