Rooted in Tradition,
Alive in Spirit

Staff & Vestry

  • Design for the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Washington, Georgia, featuring a white dove, a church illustration, and text in yellow on a blue background.

    Myra Blackmon

    Vestry Member & Treasurer

    Myra Blackmon is a Wilkes County native who returned to her childhood home in retirement. She has been an Episcopalian for more than 40 years.

  • Logo for the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Washington, Georgia, featuring a dove, a church building with a steeple, and text in yellow and white on a blue background.

    Dackie Callaway

    Senior Warden

    Dackie Callaway is a life long Episcopalian and has been a member of The Church of the Mediator since she permanently moved to Wilkes County 17 years ago. She is the Senior Warden and presently also serve on the Altar Guild and as a Lay Eucharistic Visitor.

  • Logo of the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Washington, Georgia, featuring a white dove, a church building with a steeple, and text in yellow and white.

    Ginny King

    Junior Warden

    Virginia Lee " Ginny" King has been an active member of The Episcopal Church of the Mediator for 30 years.  She also currently serves on the Altar Guild, Garden & Grounds Committee, and the Lay Eucharistic Ministry. 

    Find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/virginialee.king

History of The Church of the Mediator

The Church of the Mediator in Washington, Georgia, holds a rich history as a cornerstone of Episcopal worship in the region. Established in 1868 by the Reverend Joshua Knowles, a missionary priest from Massachusetts, the church began as a small worshiping community meeting in the Masonic Hall.

The first church building, located on West Robert Toombs Avenue, was constructed in 1879. This sanctuary featured a triptych stained-glass window and measured 26' x 72'. It included adjoining choir and vestry rooms. Tragically, this structure was destroyed in a devastating fire in 1895, which consumed the entire block.

In response to the loss, the congregation rebuilt and consecrated a new church building in 1896. This Victorian Gothic-style structure stands as a testament to the resilience and faith of the community. Notably, elements from the original church, including pine pews, the 18th-century altar, and the baptismal font, were preserved and incorporated into the new building.

Today, the Church of the Mediator continues to serve as a vibrant center for worship and community in Washington, Georgia. Its rich history and enduring presence reflect a deep commitment to faith and heritage.