Posts by Parish Office (Page 45)

Taking a Share in the Councils of the Church

This slightly odd phrase – to take your share in the councils of the Church – is actually a part of the ordination service for a priest.  It is an admonition to remember that community is not just the parishes we are called to serve with, but the wider body of Christ as well – and we are called to serve widely. …

Seeking Nursery Care Attendant

With the retirement of our long time Nursery Care Attendant Susan, we are opening a search for this position.  We know that often times it is through word of mouth and personal connections that great people are found, so please share this with anyone you know who might be interested! Position:  St. James’ Episcopal Church…

M.A.D. Camp 2017

St. James’ is sponsoring another M.A.D. Camp for kids this summer and the play is entitled “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”  We are in need of items to outfit our young actors.  If you would be willing to donate or “loan” the below items we would be extremely happy!  They are: 1.  Men’s size small or boy’s size large long sleeve white dress shirts…

An Episcopal Nun in Our Midst

A note from St. James’ member Paula Morrow, who is a member of The Worker Sisters and Brothers of the Holy Spirit: The Worker Sisters and Brothers of the Holy Spirit is an international Covenant Community that offers women and men, regardless of marital status, a path for individual spiritual growth through a life commitment to a Rule of Life. We are…

Praying with Stations of the Cross

This year our Sunday School kids and families are creating a set of Stations of the Cross will be hung around the church in the next week.  The practice of praying the “stations” grew out of the early church practice of walking the Via Dolorosa, or Way of the Cross, in Jerusalem, as a way of remembering the final footsteps of Christ. …