Vestry The Basket Raffle is one of St. James longest running and most profitable fundraisers and It’s Almost Here! The “Basket Brigade” (the members who do all the footwork for this), work for months in advance to complete 50+ baskets for the community to bid on. But they need assistance. If you like to organize…
From the Rector – Fall Kick-Off: Ministry Fair, Choir Returns, Backpack Blessing, and more! As hard as it is to believe, summer is coming to an end. It’s been nice over the summer, to worship together in one service and slow down a bit, but I know I’m getting excited for all that fall brings: …
From the Rector – Fall Grace & Grub Dinner Groups Fellowship dinners are back for the fall! Sign up in the narthex to join a small group to gather in homes for conversation and food monthly from September to November. You’re invited to sign up if you weren’t able to be a part of a…
From the Rector – Confirmation Program for Highschoolers Calling all youth and parents! We will be offering a Confirmation program for high school youth this year. Confirmation is a sacramental rite in the Episcopal Church, an opportunity for young adults to examine their faith and discern if they want to confirm the promises that were…
From the Rector – There’s Nothing Like A Summer Picnic As we enter the dog days of summer and start digging out those school supply lists and hit the back to school clothing sales, take a break to enjoy some family time alongside friends at St. James’ for a picnic after church on 8/18. Bring…
Vestry Although summer is a time for relaxing and recharging, Saint James seems busy as ever. There are numerous events taking place in August (sign up for one in the Narthex!) and many people are volunteering their time to help keep Saint James running smoothly. Several parishioners are volunteering at the Thrift Shop to help…
From the Rector – Who was St. James the Apostle? How much do you know about our patron saint, St. James the Apostle? On Sunday, July 28 we will celebrate the Feast Day of James the Greater (transferred from his official feast date of July 25). He is referred to as “the Greater” to distinguish…
From the Rector – The View from the Mountaintop People say that walking on water is a miracle, but to me, walking peacefully on the earth is the real miracle. ~Thich Nhat Hanh Last Sunday we had our first prayer hike at Sugarloaf Mountain. The weather held out and we enjoyed the lush forest (and…
Vestry A couple weeks ago, Kristin and I attended our second and final week this past year at the College of Congregational Development. As she mentioned, we put the time and energy in completing the work at home, at church, and in the classroom to pass the exam and “Graduate”. And after all the energy…
Yesterday we shared the news that St. James’ is becoming a new Charter Organization for the Boy Scouts of America. We are hopeful that Troop 829 will launch here this fall! How did this emerge at St. James’? A few months ago we were approached by the District Executive for the Baltimore Area Council of…