From the Rector Benedictine Spirituality ~ An Advent Exploration Benedictine principles have guided individuals and communities through the centuries. I hope you will join me this Sunday for the first of three sessions exploring the Way of St. Benedict, the core practices of Benedictine spirituality, and how we can inhabit this spirituality in our…
A Sabbatical Prayer Guide us, Lord, as we all journey through the months ahead together. Help us to walk trustingly in faith with our parish family and to serve one another humbly. May we always be aware of your presence and direction in all we do. Be with Kristin+, Zachary, and Jasper and give them joy…
From the Rector The College for Congregational Development Tomorrow I head out for a week+ for The College for Congregational Development in the Diocese of Maryland. As many of you know, since May 2019 I have served as the Director of this new initiative for leadership development in our diocese. We launched this two-year program…
From the Rector Leadership Transitions Update As previously announced, our longtime Nursery School Business Manager, Sharon Hansen, is retiring at the end of the month after 40 years of service to St. James’ Nursery School. Several months ago, in anticipation of Sharon leaving, the vestry began exploring the possibility of expanding the business manager…
From the Rector Resuming the Indoor 8:30 am Service on Sundays I am pleased to share that due to improving COVID metrics the Diocese is lifting the suspension of indoor worship. We will resume our 8:30 am service of Holy Eucharist beginning on Sunday, March 14. We will also continuing gathering at 10:30 am on…
From the Rector Notice of Annual Meeting The 2021 St. James’ Episcopal Church Annual Meeting will be Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 9:00 am on Zoom, followed by online worship at 10:30 am. The Annual Meeting is one of the most important things we do as a community. It is a time for us to…
From the Rector Compline in Lent – The Daily Office in Practice Last fall our parish intern Tommy Turbyville led some conversations exploring praying the Daily Office, which then led into weekly Compline services during Advent. It was a meaningful practice for those who were able to come, and a group spearheaded by Jeannie Pellicier…
From the Rector – Making VBS a reality this summer Last summer lots of folks weighed in on what type of Vacation Bible School (VBS) they would like to see here at St. James’ – and the winner was a week long daytime camp. We have set aside the week of August 3-7, 2020 on…
From the Rector – For Heroic Service O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the…
From the Rector – Pray and Give As we begin to see the devastation wrought by hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas and brace for its effects along the eastern seaboard, please join in praying for all those affected. A Prayer in Time of Disaster Loving and compassionate God, you are our coming and strength in…