The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland has suspended all indoor worship due to increasing COVID-19 numbers until at least December 4. We will continue our online service via Zoom and Facebook at 10:30 am. Join us on the First Sunday of Advent for the Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 am followed by Zoom Coffee Hour, or watch the service livestreamed on Facebook.…
St. James' Episcopal Church – Mt. Airy, Maryland
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Vestry The Vestry would like to thank everyone that came out for our Stewardship Drive-Thru or made a pledge prior to this. As of today, we have 34 pledges. If you did not have a chance to drive by on Sunday, do not despair! You can still mail in your pledge, drop it in our…
The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland has suspended all indoor worship due to increasing COVID-19 numbers. For the next two Sundays, 11/15 and 11/22, we will revert to one online service via Zoom and Facebook at 10:30 am. We will wait for further instruction from the diocese for planning forward from there. Join us on Christ the…
From the Rector Winter Heating Help It’s been a tumultuous year to say the least, and as COVID numbers are on the rise and weather is turning, it looks like it will be a hard winter as well. This is why I was blown away when a member of our congregation, who wishes to remain anonymous,…
The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland has suspended all indoor worship due to increasing COVID-19 numbers. For the next two Sundays, 11/15 and 11/22, we will revert to one online service via Zoom and Facebook at 10:30 am. We will wait for further instruction from the diocese for planning forward from there. Join us on the Twenty-fourth…
From the Rector St. James’ Awarded Clergy Renewal Grant I am thrilled to officially share that we were among the 140 congregations across 36 states that have been awarded grants through the Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program to fund my sabbatical! It seems like more than ten months ago that we were hosting info…
Going back into the church building doesn’t mean a “return to normal.” Not only will the church itself look different, but we will continue COVID protocols to protect the health and safety of all. Reserve Your Seats Based on Diocesan guidelines and the size of our sanctuary our max capacity for this service will be…
From the Rector Advent–Christmas–Epiphany Take Home Kits! The First Sunday of Advent is November 29th this year. One of the things I look forward to all year at church is our annual Advent wreath making party. Like so many other things, this is something we will not be able to do in the same way…
Going back into the church building doesn’t mean a “return to normal.” Not only will the church itself look different, but we will continue COVID protocols to protect the health and safety of all. Reserve Your Seats Based on Diocesan guidelines and the size of our sanctuary our max capacity for this service will be…
From the Rector Supporting Students through C.A.M.P. at the Claggett Center The Spirit has been on the move with the folks at the Claggett Center who this fall launched the Claggett Academic Mentoring Program (C.A.M.P.) to provide essential childcare and educational services for students grades K-8 and their families as they navigate virtual learning. Following…