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Vestry When I received a call 3 years ago asking me to join Vestry, my first instinct was to run and hide under a rock! I am in the education field and I don’t know much about running a business or interpreting financial information. I was told, “What we really need are people who are…
St. James’ has shined its light on my life in so many different ways. The most special way is by introducing me to the wide variety of youth activities in church and in religion. St. James’ Youth Group was the first time I saw how many opportunities youth have to make their relationship with God…
Vestry Dear St. James’ family, This Sunday after the 10:30 service we will gather for our Fall Feast Potluck and reflect on how we Shine Our Light as members of St. James’. Then on the following Sunday, 11/3, we will offer our pledges to support St. James’ in 2020. If you have not already had…
How does one shine their light? I’d like to share my experience with you………. Over 40 years ago when my family moved to Mt. Airy, we began attending St. James’ Church. We immediately felt welcomed, and our children became involved in the Sunday School program. Some of you were here to see my children grow…
From the Rector – Creating Community Through Studying The Word One of the most important ways we create community as Christians is through studying the Word of God together, which is why I hope you will sign up to be a part of the upcoming Zoom Lunchtime Bible Studies that are beginning next week. Technology…
Donating blood can feel intimidating – maybe you’re not a fan of needles, or maybe you think there’s just not enough time in the day. Your lifesaving donation is sure to be worth it, though. Here are a few of the reasons why you should donate blood: Your single blood donation has the potential to…
During this week’s Stewardship Moment our Sunday School kids shared their light. Watch below.
From the Rector – Will You Serve? There are many great ways to serve at St. James’, both at church and in the wider community. One way that uniquely combines both is our Thrift Shop. The Thrift Shop is our oldest continuous Outreach program. It was founded 51 years ago and has served the Mt.…
Hi. I’m Jeannie Pellicier and today is the Kick-off to our month of Stewardship. You should have received a packet and a paper star when you walked in this morning from the ushers. If you did not, please see them after the service. In your packet, there is a letter that asks the question, “How…
If we pause to consider what are the spiritual practices that are the foundation of our faith as Christians and the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement, most of us would probably put Sunday Worship and the celebration of the Eucharist at the top of our list. The liturgy of the word and the table are where we come to be blessed,…