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The Shell Newsletter – November 19, 2020
From the Rector Winter Heating Help It’s been a tumultuous year to say the least, and as COVID numbers are on the rise and weather is turning, it looks like it will be a hard winter as well. This is why I was blown away when a member of our congregation, who wishes to remain…
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11/15/2020 Worship Information
The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland has suspended all indoor worship due to increasing COVID-19 numbers. For the next two Sundays, 11/15 and 11/22, we will revert to one online service via Zoom and Facebook at 10:30 am. We will wait for further instruction from the diocese for planning forward from there. Join us on the…
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The Shell Newsletter – November 12, 2020
From the Rector St. James’ Awarded Clergy Renewal Grant I am thrilled to officially share that we were among the 140 congregations across 36 states that have been awarded grants through the Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program to fund my sabbatical! It seems like more than ten months ago that we were hosting…
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11/8/2020 Worship Information
Going back into the church building doesn’t mean a “return to normal.” Not only will the church itself look different, but we will continue COVID protocols to protect the health and safety of all. Reserve Your Seats Based on Diocesan guidelines and the size of our sanctuary our max capacity for this service will…
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The Shell Newsletter – November 5, 2020
From the Rector Advent–Christmas–Epiphany Take Home Kits! The First Sunday of Advent is November 29th this year. One of the things I look forward to all year at church is our annual Advent wreath making party. Like so many other things, this is something we will not be able to do in the same…
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11/1/2020 Worship Information
Going back into the church building doesn’t mean a “return to normal.” Not only will the church itself look different, but we will continue COVID protocols to protect the health and safety of all. Reserve Your Seats Based on Diocesan guidelines and the size of our sanctuary our max capacity for this service will…
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The Shell Newsletter – October 29, 2020
From the Rector Supporting Students through C.A.M.P. at the Claggett Center The Spirit has been on the move with the folks at the Claggett Center who this fall launched the Claggett Academic Mentoring Program (C.A.M.P.) to provide essential childcare and educational services for students grades K-8 and their families as they navigate virtual learning.…
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10/25/2020 Worship Information
We will gather at 8:30 am outside for Holy Eucharist in the Memorial Garden and field. All attendees must abide by the provisions of the Covenant for Regathering, including: wearing a mask maintaining physical distancing from those not in your household only attending when non-symptomatic for COVID-19 or any other transmittable disease abstaining from attending…
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The Shell Newsletter – October 22, 2020
Vestry Stewardship packets were mailed out earlier this week and I hope you’ve had a chance to read through yours. Our Stewardship campaign, “Faith-Filled Generosity” begins this Sunday with a live speaker at our 8:30 service and a video at our 10:30 Zoom service. I am looking forward to hearing these testimonials as they…
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10/18/2020 Worship Information
We will gather at 8:30 am outside for Holy Eucharist in the Memorial Garden and field. All attendees must abide by the provisions of the Covenant for Regathering, including: wearing a mask maintaining physical distancing from those not in your household only attending when non-symptomatic for COVID-19 or any other transmittable disease abstaining from attending…