St. Peter’s To Mark U.S. Declaration Anniversary
St. Peter’s Church in St. George’s will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence on July 6 with the flying of the U.S. flag and a public service of celebration and thanksgiving.
A spokesperson said, “The flag of the United States of America will fly above the clock tower at St. Peter’s Church – Their Majesties Chappell, St. George, on July 6th in honour of the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.”
“Monday, July 6th has been chosen as the day that the Church will celebrate this important anniversary in the life of our closest neighbour to our West,” said Rev. Thomas Nisbett, priest-in-charge of the Anglican Parish of St. George.
“The Church of St. Peter the Fisherman, as it was originally consecrated, and the Town of St. George, have been at the centre of the long-standing relationship between Bermuda and what eventually became the United States of America since well before either place would have been considered a country,” said Rev. Nisbett.
“There are also some historians who believe that the United States may not have had its current name, or that George Washington would not have been their first President, if it were not for support received from Bermudians who were sympathetic to the Revolutionary cause in 1775,” Nisbett added.
The spokesperson said, “A public Service of Celebration & Thanksgiving in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence will be held at St. Peter’s Church – Their Majesties Chappell on July 6th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. – all are invited.”
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