Vestry On Tuesday, April 21 the Vestry met via Zoom for our monthly mtg. If you were not aware, the Vestry voted to authorize Treasurer, Jane Barger, to apply for a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program as part of the CARES Act. Because of Jane’s early action on this, we were granted the loan…
From the Rector No really, how are you doing? Last month Bishop Sutton began holding weekly Zoom meetings with all the clergy and senior wardens in the Diocese. I have really appreciated gathering to pray and hear from Diocesan leadership, and for the chance to check in with each other. Yesterday he reflected on three…
EASTER DAY 9:30 am St. James’ – Zoom/YouTube livestream ZOOM TIPS We recognize that everyone has different levels of comfort with technology. Here are some tips for those for whom this is new: Follow the prompts from Zoom once you click on the link above, saying yes to audio and video You can use a…
Kristin+ and Richard have prepared reflections and music for each day of the Triduum. They will be posted to Facebook and YouTube. You will receive a link via email each morning. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WORSHIP SERVICES MAUNDY THURSDAY 7:00 pm Cathedral of the Incarnation – Livestream GOOD FRIDAY Noon Cathedral of the Incarnation – Livestream EASTER VIGIL 7:00 pm …
Tomorrow we enter the holiest week of the Christian year, and this year it will be very different than we are used to. Instead of gathering together to mark the journey from Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, through the events of the last supper, his crucifixion, and the miracle of the empty tomb, we will remain in our…
From the Rector Grace Groups are launching tomorrow! Last week we shared that we would be launching Grace Groups, a way for us to stay connected, stay church, and take care of each other in the days ahead. We have now pulled together the Grace Groups Leadership Team who will oversee this project, and we…
Sunday 3/29/2020 Worship & Coffee Hour Welcome to online church! You’re invited to gather tomorrow at 9:30 am on Zoom for Morning Prayer followed by Coffee Hour. To join us all you need to do is click here. We will put the order of service up on the screen, but you can also download it…
Vestry This last week at home has proven to be an interesting experiment of both displaying and controlling my feelings. I am overjoyed that all my children are safe at home with me yet I am frustrated that they have questions about school issues I can’t answer. I am so excited about all the new…
Dear St. James’ family, Tomorrow we begin to live into the extended period of time before us where we will refrain from worshiping together in order to best love one another and our neighbors. We will stay connected, stay the church, and take care of each other in these coming weeks, even if it looks…
From the Rector Important Update from Bishop Sutton About Public Worship & Gatherings Dear St. James’ family, Today we received official direction from Bishop Sutton that the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland has suspended all in person public worship and gatherings through May 16, 2020. This is hard news, and it is also how we can…