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The Shell Newsletter – April 30, 2020
From the Rector New weekly Bible study begins next week As I preached about last Sunday, in this time when we are fasting from the sacrament of holy communion because of social distancing measures, perhaps we are called to more fully feast on the sacrament of the Word. It is my hope that by…
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The Shell Newsletter April 23, 2020
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…
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The Shell Newsletter – April 16, 2020
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…
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The Shell Newsletter – April 2, 2020
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…
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March 30 Church Update
This morning, Gov. Larry Hogan enacted an executive order which institutes a Stay at Home directive. No Maryland resident should be leaving their home unless it is for an essential job or for an essential reason, such as obtaining food or medicine, seeking urgent medical attention, or for other necessary purposes. In addition, only essential…
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Sunday, March 29 Worship & Coffee Hour Information
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…
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Introducing St. James’ Grace Groups
Dear St. James’ family, With the news last week that we will be unable to gather for public worship through at least May 15, we raised up staying connected, staying church, and taking care of each other as our guiding vision for how we respond to this pandemic. To this end Vestry members have…
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The Shell Newsletter – March 26, 2020
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…
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Sunday 3/22/2020 Worship & Coffee Hour Information
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…
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The Shell Newsletter – March 19, 2020
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…