Do you have an hour or two on a Saturday that you can give in service? Saturdays are one of the busiest days at the Thrift Shop and a extra set of hands (or several!) are always welcome. No experience needed, just drop by let the staff know you’re there to work!
In 2007, when we moved into St. James’ new building, a drawing was completed for our Memorial Garden and Columbarium area. The total expense was more than we could afford but several landscape and architectural items have been donated to the garden space as the years have gone by. Four lovely trees were planted, and a large rock with fountain system was…
Friday, May 13 may seem far off, but it will be here before you know it, so this Sunday tickets go on sale for our final Arts on the Hill Concert! Grab your favorite island attire and plan to enjoy Caribbean tunes played by the 25-member Catonsville High School Drum Band, directed by Jim Wharton. It will be a fun evening for…
Spring is finally here. Come on in and meet the new thrift shop manager. We have changed from fall and winter to spring and summer. Come check out all the great new items. We have daily sales that change frequently from our clothing to housewares to books and children’s toys and clothes to our jewelry…
The Sunday School students had so much fun collecting colored eggs on the church grounds Easter morning – even though it was a chilly one! Thank you all for your egg donations and the neat surprises found inside. A visit from Rev. Portia+ On Tuesday, April the 5th, Rev. Portia+ will be at St. James’ for the blessing of the building dedication…
Dear St. James’ Parish Family, Alleluia! Christ is risen! We are now in Eastertide, the great 50 days in which the Church celebrates the resurrection (notice it’s longer than the puny 40 days of Lent!). In Lent, we gathered on Monday nights to explore different ways of praying and what it means to create a life of prayer. In Eastertide, you are invited to join…
On Easter Day (both services) children and families may turn in their mite boxes to benefit A is for Africa. We give thanks for the many coins you have been saving during Lent to benefit those in need. Parents please note: The children will be singing on Tuesday, April 5th, when Rev. Portia+ will be present for a blessing of the church dedication plaque…
This Sunday we celebrate the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, and with it we enter Holy Week. For centuries upon centuries Christians have been gathering together to retrace the last steps of the Christ. This is what we do when we gather on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday to prepare for the joy of Easter Day. We believe that…
Journey to Jerusalem with them on Palm Sunday from 9:30-10:15 during their group activity. The students will receive passports as they enter the lower level, make palm branches, witness foot washing, experience the Last Supper, pray in the darkness and witness an empty tomb. And then we will dance!!! We’d love to have you join us.
As Christians we are people of story. A few weekends ago your Vestry and I met and made retreat, and a part of the work we engaged in was their role as leaders in this community as storytellers. Storytellers re-member (as in literally put together) our stories – stringing them together like a pearl necklace to create a bigger story. This is…