St. James' Episcopal Church

 1307 North Main Street   P.O. Box 416 Mount Airy, Maryland  21771  

301-829-0325

 
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Our Mission

The mission of St. James' Church is to individually and collectively experience and express God's love through commitment in Jesus Christ to:

 

  • Worship and fellowship.
  • Teach Episcopal theology and tradition.
  • Witness to a Christian faith experience.
  • Serve persons in need.
  • Respond in any other way inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Our Goal

  • To know Christ and to make Him known to and with all people
  • To provide a joyful worship experience
  • To encourage the growth of St. James' Church as a faith community
  • To develop a vision for the land purchased by the congregation
  • To provide a variety of ministry programs for all ages
  • To extend our outreach into the larger community, diocese and the world

WORSHIP SERVICES

NOTICE: Schedule Change - The May Taize Service has been canceled. 

The next service will be held the second Sunday of June

Sunday:     
8:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (with Crib Nursery)  
9:30 a.m. - Christian Formation for All Ages  
10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (with Crib Nursery and Sunday School for Preschool thru 1st Grade)
6:00 p.m. - Taize Service (Second Sunday of each month) 
Weekday: 
Call the Parish Office for more information  

Contact Information

Clergy:

The Reverend Portia R. Hirschman, Rector  
  • Rector's Office Hours:  Monday through Thursday

  • Church:  301-829-0325    

  • Home:  301-865-9165

  • e-mail:  Rev Portia Hirschman

 Other Staff:

  • Joan Fader, Parish Administrator 301-829-0325

  • Patricia Castle, Director of St. James' Nursery School  (301) 829-0014

  • Sharon Hansen, Business Manager of St. James' Nursery School  (301) 829-0014

  • Anita Morgan, Manager of St. James' Thrift Shop (301) 829-0314

  • David Kerr Park, Choir Director and Organist
  • Patty Buchman, Parish Office Assistant  

General Information:

Church:

Mailing Address: 1307 North Main Street, P.O. Box 416  Mount Airy, Maryland  21771  

Phone: (301) 829-0325

Fax:  (301) 829-9773

EmailSt. James' Parish Office

Office Hours:  Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Closed Thursdays)

 

Nursery School:

Mailing Address: 1307 North Main Street, P.O. Box 416  Mount Airy, Maryland  21771

Annex Address:  2927 Gillis Falls Road, P.O. Box 416  Mount Airy, Maryland  21771

Phone: (301) 829-0014

Email: Nursery School Office

 

Thrift Shop:

Mailing Address: 234 South Main Street, P.O. Box 416 Mount Airy, Maryland 21771

Phone: (301) 829-0314

Business Hours: Tues, Wed, Fri - 10 AM - 4 PM; Thurs - 10 AM - 8 PM; Sat - 10 AM - 5 PM

 

 

 

 

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Last Updated: August 31, 2007