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A Reflection on CREDO
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I wrote last month about what CREDO is, a clergy wellness conference developed by the Church Pension Fund. In short, it is a time to unplug and spend time reflecting on the health and balance in four key area: spiritual life, finances, physical health, and vocational path. And so it was that I spent…
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The Beginning is Near
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I hope everyone has a filling Thanksgiving this week – and that you will come to church this Sunday as we enter the holy season of Advent. Advent is a time of expectation of God-with-us, the divine presence born human. It is a time to prepare to come close to the Mystery of Christmas.…
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Vestry Nominations
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The Vestry Nominating Committee is excited to announce that they are accepting nominations for the 2017-2020 Vestry Class. A blue handout is available in the narthex which details ideal qualities for candidates as well as Vestry member responsibilities. Outgoing members Lynda Ellis, Jane Barger, Mike Henyon, and Cory DelRegno are also available if you…
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Giving
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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. …
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Giving Back ~ Giving Forward
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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…
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Connected in Ministry Across the Diocese
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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…
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Changing the Texture of the Long Green Season
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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…
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Introducing Our New Music Director!
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It is with great joy that I can share with you that we have called a new Music Director! Richard Drehoff Jr., who was our guest musician last Sunday, has accepted our call and began rehearsals with the choir this week. You can read more about Richard in his brief bio below. Calling Richard…
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You’re Invited to the MAD Camp Performance of RATS! Tomorrow Night!
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It’s been an amazing week so far with 32 campers at MAD Camp. Check out our Facebook event page to see the amazing arts and crafts, set building, and singing that is going on. Everyone is invited to join us tomorrow at 6:00 pm for a festive potluck, followed by a 6:45 pm performance…
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Reflections on Service
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This Sunday three members of the team who went on the recent service trip to Texas will be offer reflections as part of the sermon at both services. We will get to hear about the facility and program where they served, Straightway Training Center, and stories of their work and the people they met.…