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March 12 COVID-19 Update
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Dear St. James Family, Today I write with a few updates for our communal life as it is affected by the coronavirus COVID-19. In addition, I share with you below the latest guidance from our Bishop. I have been fielding calls and emails about news that Episcopal churches are closing for the next 2…
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COVID-19 (coronavirus) Update from St. James’
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As news about the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 changes daily, parish leaders and I have been monitoring the situation closely and seeking guidance from our Bishop, the wider church, and public health officials. For the latest on COVID-19 from the CDC please click here and consider signing up for daily email updates from…
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The Shell Newsletter – March 5, 2020
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From the Rector Compline in Lent – The Daily Office in Practice Last fall our parish intern Tommy Turbyville led some conversations exploring praying the Daily Office, which then led into weekly Compline services during Advent. It was a meaningful practice for those who were able to come, and a group spearheaded by Jeannie…
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The Shell Newsletter – February 20, 2020
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From the Rector – Sources of Transformation A few weeks ago at our Annual Meeting I taught one of the core models from the College for Congregational Development – Sources of Transformation. This model seeks to illustrate the various ways in which our faith and lives are transformed when we gather together as the…
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The Shell Newsletter – February 6, 2020
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From the Rector – Vacation Bible School Update To better match our upcoming VBS program with the number of volunteers able to participate in planning and leading, we are changing up our plans. We are now planning for a week long, half day camp (9:00 am – Noon) centered on the theme WAY OF…
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The Shell Newsletter – January 23, 2020
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From the Rector – Why Do We Do That? – How2charist Whether you’re a lifelong Episcopalian or new to this branch of the church, you’ve probably had the stray thought (or active question!) about why we do some of the things we do during worship. Or maybe your experience on Sundays is so ingrained…
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The Shell Newsletter – January 16, 2020
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From the Rector – Annual Meeting, What’s Different This Year? On Sunday 1/26 we will gather for the 2020 Annual Meeting. We’re changing things up this year in an effort to come together as a community to do our business (review budget, elect Vestry members) and to learn (I will be teaching a core…
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The Shell Newsletter – January 9, 2020
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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,…
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The Shell Newsletter – January 2, 2020
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From the Rector – Making VBS a reality this summer Last summer lots of folks weighed in on what type of Vacation Bible School (VBS) they would like to see here at St. James’ – and the winner was a week long daytime camp. We have set aside the week of August 3-7, 2020…
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The Shell Newsletter – December 19, 2019
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From the Rector – King’s College Festival of Lessons & Carols I don’t remember exactly when I first heard the King’s College Festival of Lessons and Carols, but in the ensuing years it has become one of the holiday traditions I most look forward to every Christmas Eve morning. The Festival was introduced in…