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A Message from Rev. Dr. Bill Doggett…
The following article is the second of a 2 part series written by Rev. Dr. Bill Doggett. It is in response to some recent questions from parishioners about the vestments worn by clergy and other participants during a worship service. Decorative Vestments The long strip of decorated cloth that ministers drape around their necks is…
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The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland March 2015
Events/Resources for Your Parish, Ministry or School March 21 Celebrating the Episcopal Church Women of Maryland St. John’s Parish, Ellicott City, 10 am-2:30 pm. All women in the Diocese of Maryland are invited. Our featured speaker will be Marilyn Clark, co-author of Stand, Flow, Shine: Caring for the Woman Within. She will lead…
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Claggett News – March 2015
Click here to see all the happenings at the Claggett Center for March 2015 Chapman Dialogues: Conversations on Faith for laity and clergy of all beliefs Future of Interfaith is Now A new series focusing on contemporary issues of faith, designed to inspire, enliven and educate. Each includes plenary sessions,…
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
The pancake supper on Tuesday, February 17th was a great success largely due to the support provided by our wonderful helpers. Many thanks to: the people who supported this event. Thanks to all who donated sausages, applesauce, and juice. Thanks to those who helped set up on Sunday. Thanks to the wonderful kitchen staff…
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St. James’ Thrift Shop News…
St. James’ Thrift Shop Wants to wish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! Please remember to donate locally! It matters in YOUR COMMUNITY! RECYCLE – REUSE- RE-PURPOSE Donate your gently used Clothing, Shoes, Books, DVD’s, Dishes and other household items to St. James Thrift Shop! Our mission: To focus upon ministering to the community…
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St. James’ Nursery School News …
Volunteering at St. James’ Nursery School St. James’ Nursery School has been blessed this year with a wonderful volunteer, Deb Schaeffer. Deb is the first church member to volunteer at our school on a regular basis and we have enjoyed having her working with the children and in our Teacher Resource Library (Thank you…
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St James’ Episcopal Church Sunday School 2014-2015
Classes meet 9:30-10:15 a.m. in the lower level Lent has begun and the Sunday School children are preparing to collect coins for their mite boxes. We will gather together to decorate our boxes and jars on March 1st. The coins collected in the mite boxes will be donated to the “A is for Africa”…
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A Message from Rev. Dr. Bill Doggett…
The following article is the first of a 2 part series written by Rev. Dr. Bill Doggett. It is in response to some recent questions from parishioners. One of the things I do in my spare time is design and make vestments and paraments for churches that commission me. The beautiful things we use to decorate…
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St. James’ Nursery School Mixed Bag Designs Fundraiser
Please support our nursery school in our Spring Fundraiser by ordering online at www.mixedbagdesigns.com. Make sure to use our school fundraiser ID number, 288029, at checkout. Our school can continue to receive profit from online orders through June 30, 2015 as long as the online orders use our id# 288029.
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Thrift Shop Donations Month
Please consider donating supplies to your Thrift Shop this month. We have placed a board with our needs in the Narthex. Be sure to grab a slip from one of the envelopes, with one of our needs listed. When you have purchased that item, please deposit your slip into the box to be reused…