Weekly electronic newsletter
From the Rector We are excited to introduce Compassion Camp! Compassion is an important skill in creating resilient and caring children. Each day, leaders will work with children through bible stories, music, drama and art to teach compassion. We are joining St. Andrew’s, Glenwood and other communities to partner for Compassion Camp, making this summer program…
From the Rector – The Work of Re-Gathering I am pleased to share that our Re-Gathering Team is in place. I will be joined by Vestry members Jeannie Pellicier and Dave Rak, along with Jim Bullington, Vic Pellicier, and Mike Henyon. Our task is to follow the Guidelines and Parameters set up by our Diocese…
Vestry Although our church building has been empty, there are still bills to be paid and new contracts to be made. Due to our current electric contract expiring in June, it was time to negotiate a new one. Thank you to Jane Barger who researched a new broker for our utilities. This new broker, CQI,…
From the Rector Next Steps For Worship Following up on my Shell article from last week, here are some more details about the next steps for our worship. As I shared previously, in addition to Governor Hogan’s stages for re-opening for our state, we also must work within the guidelines of our diocese. Last weekend…
From the Rector The Grief & The Gifts A practice that I have taken up in recent weeks is to reflect each day on both the grief I’m feeling and the gifts I saw in the midst of everything. It’s a slight shift away from the standard gratitude journal, but one that I think is…
From the Rector New weekly Bible study begins next week As I preached about last Sunday, in this time when we are fasting from the sacrament of holy communion because of social distancing measures, perhaps we are called to more fully feast on the sacrament of the Word. It is my hope that by beginning…
Vestry On Tuesday, April 21 the Vestry met via Zoom for our monthly mtg. If you were not aware, the Vestry voted to authorize Treasurer, Jane Barger, to apply for a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program as part of the CARES Act. Because of Jane’s early action on this, we were granted the loan…
From the Rector No really, how are you doing? Last month Bishop Sutton began holding weekly Zoom meetings with all the clergy and senior wardens in the Diocese. I have really appreciated gathering to pray and hear from Diocesan leadership, and for the chance to check in with each other. Yesterday he reflected on three…
From the Rector & Vestry St. James’ Financial Update As we continue to navigate all the changes necessitated by this pandemic, we want to keep you informed as to how we are stewarding St. James’ financial resources in order to fulfill our obligations and take care of the amazing people who work at our church,…
From the Rector Grace Groups are launching tomorrow! Last week we shared that we would be launching Grace Groups, a way for us to stay connected, stay church, and take care of each other in the days ahead. We have now pulled together the Grace Groups Leadership Team who will oversee this project, and we…