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…
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…
You may be new to the observance of the paschal Triduum. This is your invitation to follow Jesus’ journey from Maundy Thursday through good Friday to the telling of salvation’s story at the Vigil. do this and you will have an Easter like no other. You might think of the Triduum as one liturgy in…
From the Rector – Attend to the breath The Beloved knelt down and scooped dust up from the earth and bent down and kissed that dirt, laid tender lips on yours and breathed into you and there you are, dirt breathing, breathing God. Attend to the breath… The image of attending to the breath from the poem above,…
Dear St. James’ family, Please hold in prayer all those affected by partial shutdown of the Federal Government. Check on friends and neighbors who are facing the stress of work stopped, family rhythms interrupted, and financial strain. Keep in prayer everyone impacted, and reach out to support those you know who may be hurting –…
Happy Epiphany! Just in case you missed any of the 12 Days of Christmas:
How do you make Christmas last 12 days? Here’s are ideas for how to create Twelfth Night and Epiphany traditions with your family. Just in case you missed any days: