To the children of St. James’ and families: Thank you so very much for the extraordinary gift of $1,100+ for the children of Matimu Primary School. Your thoughtfulness and generosity to these children 9,000 miles away is inspiring. We cannot thank you enough for all that St. James’ has done to help these wonderful children…
The St. James Flower Guild provides plant and floral arrangements each week for the altar. This ministry is able to create arrangements based on the season and availability of local plants and flowers. If you wish to contribute with a donation, a chart is on the bulletin board in the Narthex to sign up and…
Back To School Are you ready yet? We have supplies including backpacks, paper, folders, binders, pencils, pens, rulers, and so much more!!! “Back to School” clothes are a must! We have new and gently used clothing as well as accessories to meet your back to school needs! Check out Saint James Thrift Shop first! See you there!…
Classes meet 9:30-10:15 a.m. in the lower level News about Sunday School It is a joy to report that the Lenten mite box offerings amounted to $552.37, which was matched by our Outreach Committee totaling $1,104.74. This amount was presented to Rick & Mary Anne Smith on July 6th for our A is for Africa outreach project. On their next visit to…
As most of you know by now, Sunday, August 16th will be my last day as your Interim Rector, which means that my tenure here will have been eighteen months to the day. As is always the case with experiences that have been rich and meaningful, it seems like both far longer and far shorter than that to me. From my very…
Bishops and deputies approved task force, update policies [Episcopal News Service – Salt Lake City] The House of Bishops on July 1 passed three resolutions, one with an amendment, on the issue of alcohol and drug abuse. “I am Mark and I am an alcoholic,” the Bishop of Ohio, the Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, said…
Closing Celebration and Recognition: May 31, 2015 Pre-school Bible Stories Ryker Bahorich, Jackson Batdorff, William Carbis, JT Conlon* Penny Conlon*, Andrew Griffin*, Emma Meisenkothen* Alana Snyder*, Keara Snyder*, Jack Stull, Wyatt Weiner Yvette Allen, Leader Parent Volunteers Kindergarten – 2nd Grades Isabella Bahorich, Kyle DelRegno*, Ben Griffith* Charlotte Grimes*, Caleb Kearns, Liam Snyder*, Isabella Washabaugh Betsy Davis, Teacher 3rd – 5th Grades…
The General Convention, the Episcopal Church and St. James’ Church The General Convention of the Episcopal Church is hard at work listening, praying and deliberating for the good of the church and the world in Salt Lake City right now, and I thought it might be worth talking a bit about how the Episcopal Church…
Dear all Maryland Episcopalians, I join you in celebrating the election of Michael Curry as our next presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church. As you may know, Michael was rector of St. James-Lafayette Square, Baltimore from 1988 to 2000. Next, he was elected bishop in the Diocese of North Carolina. Michael is a dear friend,…
Our Sunday School is pleased to announce the final amount raised for our Lenten Outreach program, A is for Africa. The Mite Boxes, filled with coins by our children and their families, collected $552.37 and St. James’ Outreach Committee graciously matched the children’s efforts. A total of $1,104.74 will be donated to A is for…