A colleague recently offered a metaphor that has helped me remember why I give. It has to do with the two bodies of water in Israel. In the north of Israel, the Jordan River flows into the Sea of Galilee. The Sea of Galilee teems with life, and supports humans and myriad other creatures. The…
Recently our old chest freezer in the church kitchen conked out – and because when it rains it pours – one of the refrigerators is also on its way out the door. Do you happen to have an extra chest freezer or refrigerator you’re looking to get rid of and would like to donate to the church? If so, please contact Jim…
Dear St. James’ Parish Family, As the days grow cooler and the world around us ripens in color, it is time once again to come together to plan for the life of our community as we plan our budget for 2017. Our theme this year is Giving Back, Giving Forward. There are many reasons we give…
St. James’ Nursery School is off to another fantastic year! In the beginning of September the children had an exciting start to a new school year. All the children adjusted well to their teachers, former and/or new friends, and classroom configuration. The teachers and staff work together to make sure each and every child feels secure, feels free to explore, encourage new friendships, and help the…
Sunday School is in full swing with our children making a joyful noise unto the Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. It’s never too late to enroll your student for preschool through high school classes. Hopefully you have had an opportunity to meet our teacher volunteers: Yvette Allen, Rebecca Sneden Lignelli – Bible Stories for Preschoolers Betsy Davis, Jessica Bahorich – Kindergarten-2nd Grades…
Sustainability Commission Fall School and Organization Session Friday, October 28th, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Brook Hill United Methodist Church 8946 Indian Springs Road Frederick, MD 21702 Attendees are Welcome to Attend Some or All Sessions < < < < No Cost to Attend > > > > This fall meeting hosted by the Frederick County…
Did you know that in addition to the ministries of each parish in our Diocese, there are shared ministries that we support together? The Annual Ministries Appeal (formerly known as the Bishop’s Annual Appeal) supports 16 different ministries including sending a child who may have an incarcerated parent or be suffering with illness to a…
After the services on Sunday, August 28th, several parishioners asked if we would be willing to support the A is for Africa group in their effort to collect shoes. Here is a quick how it works; You put your old, worn out or unwanted shoes in the collection box in St. James’ Narthex, The Outreach…
Dear St. James’ Parish Family, September means an end to summer vacation for our children, even if summer weather persists. It also means we are in the middle of the long green season (liturgically speaking) after Pentecost. It will last until we step into the blue of Advent at the end of November. Back in the…
The Outreach Committee has reached out to our two elementary schools to determine if there is a need for school supplies or other items. We haven’t heard from Parr’s Ridge yet, but Mt. Airy Elementary needs some personal items for the children. There is a poster board in the Narthex listing the needs of the…