Pilgrimage to Biblical Turkey in 2015 Sept. 28 – Oct. 10, 2015 Are you interested in walking in the footsteps of Paul, seeing the cities of John’s Seven Churches of Asia Minor, or exploring the cave churches of Cappadocia? All Saints’ Church is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Turkey. Tour leaders are the Rev. Earl Mullins…
Claggett Summer Camps The Camp Director for Summer 2015 will be Spencer Hatcher. Spencer has attended Claggett summer camps since elementary school, was a junior counselor and senior counselor for many years, and served as Assistant Camp Director in 2013 and 2014. In addition to her camp experience, Spencer learned much about camp and conference…
The news from Baltimore has touched all of us in one way or another. It may be the injury and death of Freddie Gray, or the grief of his family and community, or the anger of many, or the peaceful marches, or the violent protests, or the looting and destruction of property, or the history of mistrust, inequality and injustice that gets…
St. James’ Nursery School is continuing to celebrate its 40th anniversary and would like to donate 40 tote-bags, filled with children’s books and other items for preschoolers, to the Mt. Airy Net. These tote-bags will be given to preschool children (ages 2-4) that come into the Net for help. The school will be purchasing the tote-bags and several children’s books for each…
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! The Easter Season is here with the children’s joyous shouts of “Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! The coins our students and families saved in their mite boxes during Lent , will be collected on Easter Day or April 12th. Once the coins are counted, we will let you know the amount to be donated to our A is for Africa outreach…
The following article is the second of a 2 part series written by Rev. Dr. Bill Doggett. It is in response to some recent questions from parishioners about the vestments worn by clergy and other participants during a worship service. Decorative Vestments The long strip of decorated cloth that ministers drape around their necks is a Stole. The stole was a sign of rank…
Events/Resources for Your Parish, Ministry or School March 21 Celebrating the Episcopal Church Women of Maryland St. John’s Parish, Ellicott City, 10 am-2:30 pm. All women in the Diocese of Maryland are invited. Our featured speaker will be Marilyn Clark, co-author of Stand, Flow, Shine: Caring for the Woman Within. She will lead us…
Click here to see all the happenings at the Claggett Center for March 2015 Chapman Dialogues: Conversations on Faith for laity and clergy of all beliefs Future of Interfaith is Now A new series focusing on contemporary issues of faith, designed to inspire, enliven and educate. Each includes plenary sessions, workshops,…
The pancake supper on Tuesday, February 17th was a great success largely due to the support provided by our wonderful helpers. Many thanks to: the people who supported this event. Thanks to all who donated sausages, applesauce, and juice. Thanks to those who helped set up on Sunday. Thanks to the wonderful kitchen staff who prepared the pancakes and sausage. Thanks to…
St. James’ Thrift Shop Wants to wish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! Please remember to donate locally! It matters in YOUR COMMUNITY! RECYCLE – REUSE- RE-PURPOSE Donate your gently used Clothing, Shoes, Books, DVD’s, Dishes and other household items to St. James Thrift Shop! Our mission: To focus upon ministering to the community as…