Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Easter message 2017 It’s taken me some years to realize it, but Jesus didn’t just happen to be in Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday. He wasn’t on vacation. He wasn’t just hanging out in town. Jesus was in Jerusalem on purpose. He arrived in Jerusalem about the time of the Passover when pilgrims were in the…
Last Sunday we gathered and waved our palms while letting Hosannas ring, and then stood in the shadow of the cross as we read the story of the last time Jesus came to Jerusalem. I am always thrown by the swing of energy in that service – and wondered to a mentor once why we do it, why not just celebrate Palm…
This Sunday we enter the holiest of weeks in the Christian calendar with Palm Sunday. It is the time we set aside every year to walk Jesus’ last steps, that we may know some piece of the unimaginable love of God. It begins on Sunday when we gather outside for the Liturgy of the Palms. We tell the story of Jesus’ triumphal…
A reminder to everyone to bring back your Lenten mite boxes on Easter Day! There will be a basket in front of the altar and during the Offertory you will be invited to bring forward you box. Thank you to everyone for your continued support of A is for Africa!
A note from St. James’ member Paula Morrow, who is a member of The Worker Sisters and Brothers of the Holy Spirit: The Worker Sisters and Brothers of the Holy Spirit is an international Covenant Community that offers women and men, regardless of marital status, a path for individual spiritual growth through a life commitment to a Rule of Life. We are…
This Sunday we enter the holiest of weeks in the Christian calendar. It is the time we set aside every year to walk Jesus’ last steps, that we may know some piece of the unimaginable love of God. It begins on Sunday when we gather outside for the Liturgy of the Palms. We tell the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem…
It is with joy that the Thrift Shop announces that Deb Schaeffer has agreed to join the Board beginning in April. Deb’s addition will bring the Board back to a full complement of members, and strengthen the leadership team as she will join Misty Tieman as the second Co-Chair of the Board.
The Triduum – the Three Great Days – has for centuries upon centuries been a time for Christians to gather and retrace the last steps of Christ. From Maundy Thursday to Good Friday to Holy Saturday, we as a community at St. James’ engage each year in profound and meaningful liturgies, many of which speak to children, but which are not always…
This year our Sunday School kids and families are creating a set of Stations of the Cross will be hung around the church in the next week. The practice of praying the “stations” grew out of the early church practice of walking the Via Dolorosa, or Way of the Cross, in Jerusalem, as a way of remembering the final footsteps of Christ. …
Visit youth.episcopalmaryland.org for more information and registration forms. Happening #10 March 31 – April 2 (grades 9-12) Friday at 7:00 – Sunday at 3:00 PM Cost: $85 Deadline March 27 Happening is a national program designed, staffed, and run by Episcopal youth! This weekend will deepen your relationship with Jesus and connections with those on…