Announcements

  • The Shell Newsletter – August 5, 2021

    The Shell Newsletter – August 5, 2021

    From the Rector         Updated Diocesan COVID Guidelines First let me say is so good to be back with you all after being away for July. I hope you are also finding time for refreshment this summer. Unfortunately however, in recent weeks we have seen a sharp rise in Covid infections…

  • The Shell Newsletter – July 29, 2021

    The Shell Newsletter – July 29, 2021

    Altar Guild         You may have noticed a different look to the altar during the month of July. While Kristin+ was away, we celebrated with the Morning Prayer Service. Candles were the only items on the altar! Ashley Conlon provided the beautiful arrangements beside the altar. The Altar Guild would like…

  • The Shell Newsletter – July 22, 2021

    The Shell Newsletter – July 22, 2021

    Vestry         Our Vestry is still moving forward in these beautiful days of summer. We’re continuing to re-learn the process for counting and depositing the Sunday collections from Deb and Jane. I thank our Business Manager Mechelle and our new Treasurer Natalie for their wizardry in reformatting financial reports so they…

  • The Shell Newsletter – July 15, 2021

    The Shell Newsletter – July 15, 2021

    From the Rector         July Worship and Pastoral Care While our service schedule will remain the same in July, we will be praying Morning Prayer rather than Holy Eucharist. Earlier this year we announced that Kristin’s  sabbatical, which was scheduled for 2021, would be postponed to 2022.  In order to build…

  • The Shell Newsletter – July 8, 2021

    The Shell Newsletter – July 8, 2021

    From the Rector         July Worship and Pastoral Care While our service schedule will remain the same in July, we will be praying Morning Prayer rather than Holy Eucharist. Earlier this year we announced that Kristin’s  sabbatical, which was scheduled for 2021, would be postponed to 2022.  In order to build…

  • The Shell Newsletter – July 1, 2021

    The Shell Newsletter – July 1, 2021

    From the Rector         Introducing Our New Treasurer I am pleased to share that Natalie DelRegno has accepted the call to become our next Treasurer. With a background in accounting as a former CPA, Natalie has the skills needed in this role, and with her deep faith and commitment to St.…

  • The Shell Newsletter – June 24, 2021

    The Shell Newsletter – June 24, 2021

    N O T I C E Our Scouts will be heading out for Summer Camp this Sunday morning.  The upper parking will be closed to provide an area for packing and hitching the trailer as well as space for family send-offs.  Thanks so much for your cooperation! Vestry       The Vestry saw…

  • The Shell Newsletter – June 17, 2021

    The Shell Newsletter – June 17, 2021

    From the Rector A New Executive Director for St. James’ Nursery School I am excited to announce that Michelle Rippeon has accepted the call to be the next Executive Director of St. James’ Nursery School. Michelle has been a valued member of our school staff for the past four years and so knows our community…

  • The Shell Newsletter – Jun 10, 2021

    The Shell Newsletter – Jun 10, 2021

    CLICK HERE   Sunday Worship Information         INDOOR HOLY EUCHARIST Reserve Your Seats for 8:30 Worship or watch the service livestreamed on Facebook Based on Diocesan guidelines and the size of our sanctuary our max capacity for this service will be 40 people. This means that if you would like to…

  • The Shell Newsletter – June 3, 2021

    The Shell Newsletter – June 3, 2021

    CLICK HERE From the Rector The College for Congregational Development Tomorrow I head out for a week+ to launch The College for Congregational Development in the Diocese of Maryland. As many of you know, since May 2019 I have served as the Director of this new initiative for leadership development in our diocese. We…