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  • Reflections on the Situation in Baltimore

    The news from Baltimore has touched all of us in one way or another. It may be the injury and death of Freddie Gray, or the grief of his family and community, or the anger of many, or the peaceful marches, or the violent protests, or the looting and destruction of property, or the…

  • 40 Tote-Bags to Celebrate 40 Years!!!

    St. James’ Nursery School is continuing to celebrate its 40th anniversary and would like to donate 40 tote-bags, filled with children’s books and other items for preschoolers, to the Mt. Airy Net.   These tote-bags will be given to preschool children (ages 2-4) that come into the Net for help. The school will be purchasing…

  • St. James’ Episcopal Church Sunday School 2014-2015

    Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! The Easter Season is here with the children’s joyous shouts of “Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! The coins our students and families saved in their mite boxes during Lent , will be collected on Easter Day or April 12th. Once the coins are counted, we will let you know the amount to be…

  • 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…

  • The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland March 2015

    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…

  • Claggett News – March 2015

    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,…

  • 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…

  • St. James’ Thrift Shop News…

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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”…