Vestry – New Year, New Vestry We are so very blessed to have a wonderful church family that is willing to say “Yes” when called to serve. As we embark upon our Annual Meeting this Sunday at 9:30 am, and welcome three new Vestry members, we also give our thanks to those rotating off. During…
From the Rector Tell me, what is it you plan to do With your one wild and precious life? The poet Mary Oliver died today. It is hard for me to overstate the importance of her poetry to me – though I did not begin reading her until I was nearly 30. I always find…
From the Rector – February Book Group Selection & Dates The new year means it’s time for a new book for our Book Group! Eighteen folks met between the two gatherings last November to reflect on Everything Happens for a Reason (and other lies I’ve loved) by Kate Bowler. Next up we’re reading Learning to…
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:
How about a little bluegrass Carol of the Bells as the end of the 12 Days draws near? Performed by Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble! Just in case you missed any days:
From the Rector – Making Christmas & Epiphany Traditions Today is the tenth day of Christmas and I have a confession to make: I’m great at “keeping Advent” and having family traditions to prepare for Christmas, but I’ve really fallen down on the job of creating ways to celebrate the whole season of Christmas as…
Here’s a fun article on the origin of 12 Christmas traditions! Just in case you missed any days:
O magnum mysterium is a responsorial chant from the Matins prayer service for Christmas. Listen HERE. It is translated: O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord, lying in a manger! Blessed is the virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord, Jesus Christ. Alleluia! Just in case you…