Easter At Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia

Happy Easter!

Bruton Parish Church, the worship place of Washington, Jefferson, Madison and others while attending to government duties in Williamsburg, the colonial capitol of Virginia, is a beautiful place to celebrate the resurrection.

Bruton Parish Church At 300, Williamsburg, Virginia

 

 

Historic Bruton Parish Church has been in operation for 300 years, having been established in 1715. It continues as an active Episcopal Church and graciously opens its doors daily for public tours. Nearly all of the founding fathers from Virginia worshipped here while part of the Virginia legislature.

Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia

Historic Bruton Parish Church makes a beautiful place to get in out of the frigid weather and bask in the glow of its beauty. It is located on Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg and continues with an active congregation.

Bruton Bouquet, Williamsburg, Virginia

Bruton Parish Church steeple was nicely framed by the flower displays from the Colonial Williamsburg nursery. The church was the point of worship for Washington, Jefferson, Madison and many founding fathers while members of the Virginia government before the revolution. It is open to visitors and continues as an active church.

Bruton Parish Shop, Williamburg, Virginia

 

 

Bruton Parish Shop is a short walk down Duke of Gloucester Street from the historic church where many of the founding fathers worshipped when in town for government service. Aside from offering many BP related items and literature, it is a beautiful property.

Bruton Parish Cemetery, Williamsburg, Virginia

Bruton Parish Church is surrounded by a walled courtyard and cemetery with headstones dating back several hundred years.

Get Me To The Church On Time, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

 

The vicar from Bruton Parish Church briskly walked to get to church on time this morning.

The Open Gate, Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia

 

Bruton Parish Church opens its gate and its doors to the public each day. It is a magnificent church that served the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison during the colonial era. It continues to serve many congregants each week.



Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia

Historic Bruton Parish Church is surrounded by a wall enclosing the church and graveyard.

Bruton Parish Shop, Williamsburg, Virginia

 

 

The sign at the Bruton Parish shop is almost as beautiful as the church itself.

Backyard View, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

 

The backyard of the Wythe house includes a beautiful view of the Bruton Parish steeple. 

Autumn At Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia

 

Bruton Parish Church is picturesque in any season.

The Corner, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

The corner of the brick wall enclosing the church and graveyard at Bruton Parish Church on Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg caught our eyes one day.

Window To The Soul, Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia

This window at the Bruton Parish Church brings light over the organ and altar inside.

Bruton Paris Pipes, Williamsburg, Virginia

The organ pipes make a beautiful backdrop for the altar at Bruton Parish Church but that are just a few of the many pipes hidden in the bell tower.

High Mass At Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia

The lectern from which the pastor speaks at Bruton Parish Church towers high above the podium in the foreground. The elevation makes it easy for parishioners to see and be seen during the service. 

Bruton Parish Touch Up, Williamsburg, Virginia

Historic Bruton Parish Church recently had a little touch up work.

Bruton Rooster, Williamsburg, Virginia

This rooster sits atop the Bruton Parish office building keeping a keen eye on all things below.

Happy Elf, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Christmas season brings out a variety of unique characters, including this happy elf at the Bruton Parish Church office.

Reflecting On Bird Bottles, Williamsburg, Virginia

These colonial bird bottles glistened in the morning sun and provided a great reflection of historic Bruton Parish Church.