Lamb’s Creek Episcopal Church – Once a Year Service Aug. 27
It has been suggested that Little Fork Church is of the same design as Lamb’s Creek Episcopal Church in King George Va. The theory is the Lamb’s Creed was built c. 1769. Little Fork’s new building was going to be frame but when they decided to use bring in c. 1773, they used the “blueprints” made for the just completed Lamb’s Creed, which saved time and money. – Kathy Ellis
Lamb’s Creek will hold it’s once a year service “Lamb’s Creek Sunday with 1662 BCP Holy Communion and picnic” on August 27th at 10:00 AM. Members of the Little Fork Preservation Foundation plan to attend this service. If you would like to attend the service and are interested in carpooling please reach out to Bob Lee at [email protected]. The church is located at 4368 Blakley Dr., King George, Va. 22485
More information about Lamb’s Creek:
Lamb’s Creek Church is located in an inactive parish (Brunswick) and is currently under the stewardship of Hanover Parish. Brunswick Parish was formed in 1732; its first building known as Muddy Creek Church, was located near the route of the old King’s Highway (now Virginia Route 3) at the present-day boundary of King George and Stafford Counties. It was a small church, probably no more than a log chapel. As the population of the area shifted, it became necessary to build a larger church located more to the east. The new building (c. 1770) was named Lamb’s Creek Church. The church suffered from disuse and neglect after the Revolution but was later refurbished and services were held there regularly until St. John’s was built at the courthouse. During the Civil War, the church suffered abuse by Union soldiers, being used as a stable by the cavalry; some reparations were made after the war. In 1908, services were started again.
Lamb’s Creek has a copy of the very rare “Vinegar” Bible (1716) and an altar edition of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer (1739 printing), which are normally on display at the “Lamb’s Creek Sunday” service.