Vestry
Compassion Camp
This week, approximately 16 children from St. James’ and St. Andrews’ Episcopal Churches are attending the first Virtual VBS Compassion Camp. You’re probably asking “How does this work?” Honestly, we weren’t sure either at the beginning of the week!! But, I can say with confidence, it is a huge success! What a joy it is to meet each morning and see the children’s faces and hear their voices over the computer screen. They are so excited to read the Bible story each day, do a craft and spend time learning new yoga movements. We have 6 adult leaders who help facilitate the discussion but could not do this without our parents’ support. Thank you parents for getting your camper to camp on time, helping with crafts, and hitting the mute and unmute button many times! The campers are learning how to show compassion to others and to themselves through a variety of activities each day while also having some fun by wearing silly hats or bringing a stuffed animal to camp.
Check out our pictures on St. James Facebook page!
Jeannie Pellicier
Senior Warden
Sunday Worship Information
IN PERSON WORSHIP
We will gather at 8:30 am outside for Holy Eucharist in the Memorial Garden and field. All attendees must abide by the provisions of the Covenant for Regathering, including:
- wearing a mask
- maintaining physical distancing from those not in your household
- only attending when non-symptomatic for COVID-19 or any other transmittable disease
- abstaining from attending if doing so would put you at greater risk because of your own health status
To attend outside worship please plan to bring your own chairs or blanket. You will be asked to spread out in the field facing the building, keeping at least 8 feet between households – so consider hats or an umbrella for shade. While this will be a service with Holy Communion (wafers only), you are free to choose if you feel comfortable receiving the sacrament.
If outside worship needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather a decision will be made by 4:00 pm the day before when possible, and if it needs to be cancelled, an email will be sent out. In the case of unanticipated bad weather, including rain which would inhibit our ability to use sound amplification, an update will be posted to our Facebook page by 7:30 am the morning of. You can check our Facebook page for updates.
ONLINE WORSHIP
Join us on The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost for the Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 am followed by Zoom Coffee Hour, or watch the service livestreamed on Facebook.
A printable bulletin is available here.
We will “open the doors” beginning at 10:15 am for folks to greet each other and say good morning. Kristin+ will give instructions at 10:25 am and we will begin recording and livestreaming the service promptly at 10:30 am. Don’t worry if you’re late – you can still attend via Zoom if you “get to church” at 10:40!
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 895 0485 8478
Password: 454304
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Facebook Livestream
We plan to begin streaming to Facebook at 10:30 am. If you arrive at Facebook and you don’t see the video, please refresh your screen. There is a delay.
During April, May, and June while the church building was closed, we processed Pledge and Plate giving by hand since we did not have computer access to our Servant Keeper software. We are happy to say that during July we have been able to enter the 3 months of data into the computer and are back on track with our Pledge and Plate records! Since we could not provide a statement in June at the end of the second quarter, please contact Aline Sautter (410.795.4566) or Deb Schaeffer (240.306.5422 / mauideb54@gmail.com) if there are questions about January-June 2020 giving. There will be a Pledge Statement sent out with the Stewardship letter at the end of the third quarter in early October as usual.
A huge THANK YOU to all who have been able to use the options available to assure the arrival of their giving – and all options are still in place until we are back to normal services which we PRAY will be soon!
Thursday Lunchtime Bible Study
Please join us August 6 for Bible study at 11:30 am.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 830 2530 4080
Passcode: 632171
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Congregational Survey on In-Person & Online Worship
You should have received an email yesterday asking you to participate in an updated regathering survey. We would love to hear from you again! Please complete the survey by Sunday, August 9th. Doing so will help us continue to stay connected, stay church, and take care of each other.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN THE SURVEY
Grace Groups 2.0
If you are interested in signing up to be in a new Grace Group please click here. Sign ups will remain open through Sunday, August 2. If you have any questions please reach out to Rev. Kristin (rector@stjamesmtairy.org / 301-829-0325).
BASKET RAFFLE DONATIONS NEEDED!
As you may have heard by now, we will NOT be having our traditional Basket Raffle this year, BUT the Raffle Committee is hoping to be able to have a small version of it before the holidays IF we are able to gather inside the church by then.
Therefore, if you have any items that can be used in creating baskets or for a Silent Auction that you would like to donate, please call Marilyn Hancock at 301-788-0136 or e-mail her at Ladyzip2004@yahoo.com to schedule a time to meet at the church lower level door. Without your wonderful donations, we will not be able to move forward!
Please consider donating any items in good condition that may be suitable for men, women, or children of all ages. Some of our previous basket themes have been for babies, teens, teachers, pets, game/movie night, spa, jewelry, tea time, taco night, crab feast, sports memorabilia, fishing, golf, car wash/auto supplies, cooking, gardening, birding, crafts, tools, healthcare, exercise and inspirational.
Items for the Silent Auction would be those that would generate higher bids by themselves rather than as a part of a basket. Such items could include paintings, quilts, unopened perfume, fine jewelry or high-value gift certificates, and the like.
Once again, thank you for helping to support our church’s fundraising during this difficult time. God bless you and yours~
Marilyn Hancock
Basket Raffle 2020 Chairperson
Annual Thrift Shop Supply Drive
Please help restock the Thrift Shop’s supplies. Batteries for donated toys, masking tape, paper products and more are needed. Donations will be accepted beginning August 1 at 8:30 worship in the Memorial Garden or during regular church office hours. Check out the list at our Amazon registry.
You can purchase directly off the registry or shop local. We are not particular about brands. No one is actually getting married……we’re just really clever at finding convenient ways for you to help!
Lectionary Readings for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost:
Next Week’s Commemorations:
Prayer Rotation Please join the Daughters of the King in praying for each parishioner in rotation during 2020 by taking this notice home and by posting it where it will remind you pray to on a daily basis for the needs and blessing of:
Gail Crum
Bill and Chris Cunnane (Connor, Ajay)
Paul Danna and Mary Hutchins-Danna
A member of the Daughters of the King will be contacting you this week for special prayer requests.