From the Rector

Dear St. James’ family, Please hold in prayer all those affected by partial shutdown of the Federal Government.  Check on friends and neighbors who are facing the stress of work stopped, family rhythms interrupted, and financial strain.  Keep in prayer everyone impacted, and reach out to support those you know who may be hurting…

Happy Epiphany!       Just in case you missed any of the 12 Days of Christmas:

How do you make Christmas last 12 days?  Here’s are ideas for how to create Twelfth Night and Epiphany traditions with your family. Just in case you missed any days:

How about a little bluegrass Carol of the Bells as the end of the 12 Days draws near?  Performed by Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble! Just in case you missed any days:

Here’s a fun article on the origin of 12 Christmas traditions! Just in case you missed any days:

O magnum mysterium is a responsorial chant from the Matins prayer service for Christmas.  Listen HERE. It is translated: O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord, lying in a manger! Blessed is the virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord, Jesus Christ. Alleluia! Just in case…

Happy New Year – may we step into it in peace and love! “The lamb with the lion” – often a paraphrase from Isaiah, and more closely quoted as “the wolf and lamb”, “a child will lead them”, and the like – are an artistic and symbolic device, most generally related to peace. The symbol is used…

2018 marked the 200th anniversary of the beloved carol Silent Night.  Watch the video below about its origins and continuing impact every Christmas. Just in case you missed any days:

What’s this 12 Days of Christmas thing really all about?      

Come continue the Christmas celebration at 9:30 am for a service of Lessons & Carols with Holy Eucharist.     Just in case you missed any days: