Finance/Stewardship

  • The Shell Newsletter – April 8, 2020

    The Shell Newsletter – April 8, 2020

    From the Rector & Vestry St. James’  Financial Update  As we continue to navigate all the changes necessitated by this pandemic, we want to keep you informed as to how we are stewarding St. James’ financial resources in order to fulfill our obligations and take care of the amazing people who work at our…

  • The Shell Newsletter – March 12, 2020

    The Shell Newsletter – March 12, 2020

    From the Rector – Live Streaming Worship Begins this Sunday There’s a lot going on right now in the world and in our church.  We are taking seriously the CDC recommendations around healthy practices (wash your hands!) and the need for vulnerable populations (those over 60 or with compromised immune systems) to practice “social…

  • The Shell Newsletter – January 9, 2020

    The Shell Newsletter – January 9, 2020

    From the Rector – Giving Thanks and Saying Farewell Last September we welcomed DOV Intern Tommy Turbyville, and time sure has flown because now it is time to say thank you and farewell.  This Sunday you’re invited to festive coffee hours in his honor after both services, and then on his last Sunday, 1/19,…

  • The Shell Newsletter – December 5, 2019

    The Shell Newsletter – December 5, 2019

    Stewardship As we celebrate this Advent season, please take notice of our Stewardship goal as you enter the Sanctuary. Your prayers are appreciated in helping us reach our goal so that St. James’ can continue to shine our light through our community. The work on St. James’ 2020 Budget has begun and, at the…

  • Stewardship Moment – October 27, 2019

    Stewardship Moment – October 27, 2019

    St. James’ has shined its light on my life in so many different ways.  The most special way is by introducing me to the wide variety of youth activities in church and in religion.  St. James’ Youth Group was the first time I saw how many opportunities youth have to make their relationship with…

  • The Shell Newsletter – October 24, 2019

    The Shell Newsletter – October 24, 2019

    Vestry Dear St. James’ family, This Sunday after the 10:30 service we will gather for our Fall Feast Potluck and reflect on how we Shine Our Light as members of St. James’.  Then on the following Sunday, 11/3, we will offer our pledges to support St. James’ in 2020. If you have not already…

  • Stewardship Moment – October 20, 2019

    Stewardship Moment – October 20, 2019

    How does one shine their light?   I’d like to share my experience with you………. Over 40 years ago when my family moved to Mt. Airy, we began attending St. James’ Church.  We immediately felt welcomed, and our children became involved in the Sunday School program.  Some of you were here to see my children…

  • Stewardship Moment, October 13, 2019

    Stewardship Moment, October 13, 2019

    During this week’s Stewardship Moment our Sunday School kids shared their light.  Watch below.

  • Stewardship Moment, October 6, 2019

    Stewardship Moment, October 6, 2019

    Hi. I’m Jeannie Pellicier and today is the Kick-off to our month of Stewardship.  You should have received a packet and a paper star when you walked in this morning from the ushers.  If you did not, please see them after the service. In your packet, there is a letter that asks the question,…

  • The Shell Newsletter – July 11, 2019

    The Shell Newsletter – July 11, 2019

    From the Rector – The View from the Mountaintop People say that walking on water is a miracle, but to me, walking peacefully on the earth is the real miracle.  ~Thich Nhat Hanh Last Sunday we had our first prayer hike at Sugarloaf Mountain.  The weather held out and we enjoyed the lush forest…