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The Shell Newsletter – June 23, 2022
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A Sabbatical Prayer Guide us, Lord, as we all journey through the months ahead together. Help us to walk trustingly in faith with our parish family and to serve one another humbly. May we always be aware of your presence and direction in all we do. Amen. CLICK HERE FOR OUR SABBATICAL FAQs Vestry …
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The Shell Newsletter – June 2, 2022
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From the Rector The College for Congregational Development Tomorrow I head out for a week+ for The College for Congregational Development in the Diocese of Maryland. As many of you know, since May 2019 I have served as the Director of this new initiative for leadership development in our diocese. We launched this two-year…
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The Shell Newsletter – April 21, 2022
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From the Rector Bishop’s Annual Ministries Appeal Every year we have the opportunity to give to the Bishop’s Annual Ministries Appeal to serve various ministry initiatives around the diocese. Through the programs supported by the Appeal our diocese helps in incredible ways, from assisting immigrants to get settled into a…
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The Shell Newsletter – March 31, 2022
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From the Rector Preparing for Sabbatical Time In three months we will be launching into a time of sabbatical when I will be stepping away from the St. James’ community for fourteen weeks. As you may recall, in 2020 we were awarded a clergy renewal grant from the Lilly Foundation. This grant will be…
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The Shell Newsletter – March 17, 2022
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From the Rector Diocesan COVID Green Phase Update Great news! Our case rates in Carroll County have fallen low enough that we will enter the diocesan green phase next week. This will mean several changes for our life together in the coming weeks as we slowly build a “new normal.” Mask Use Beginning Monday…
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The Shell Newsletter – March 10, 2022
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From the Rector Bishop Search Listening Sessions & Survey As you may remember, last year Bishop Sutton called for the election of a bishop coadjutor as he plans to retire in 2024. The Bishop Search Committee is hard at work developing a search profile and there are two upcoming ways for you to participate.…
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The Shell Newsletter – March 3, 2022
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From the Rector New Diocesan COVID Guidelines The diocese has released new Green Omicron Phase guidelines to gather the next steps of our regathering. You can click here to read full details. The big thing that everyone is wondering about is when will masks become optional. Under the new parameters we can begin optional…
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The Shell Newsletter – February 17, 2022
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Journeying Through Lent This year for Lent, which begins in less than two weeks, we’re leaning into the image of journeying. We’ll begin on Shrove Tuesday 3/1 when we gather for fellowship, to burn last year’s palms, to bury an alleluia banner, and to pray Compline. There is a simple beauty that journey of…
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The Shell Newsletter – February 10, 2022
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Entering Lent We are a few weeks away from once again entering the holy season of Lent. Shrove Tuesday is March 1st and Ash Wednesday is March 2nd. Like many of you, the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper is one of my favorite events of the year. That’s why I’m sorry to share that after…
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The Shell Newsletter – February 3, 2022
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This Sunday we will celebrate Scouts with participation and blessing of our very own BSA Troop 829. Please check out the Annual Report to read about all the amazing accomplishments and activities of our boys and girls. After worship you will have a final chance to partake in this year’s popcorn sale. The Trail’s…