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The Shell Newsletter – September 2, 2021
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From the Rector UPDATED Fall Worship Plans In light of the rising Covid case rate in Carroll County, we have changed our plans for worship beginning on September 12 with Fall Kick-Off Sunday. Both the 8:30 am service and the 10:30 am service will be outdoors in our Memorial Garden. The early service…
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The Shell Newsletter – August 19, 2021
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From the Rector Fall Worship Plans If you’ve been anywhere on social media for the past week you’ve likely seen a slew of “My fall plans // The Delta variant” memes. I had to share the one above because if you know, you know – I learned early not to…
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The Shell Newsletter – August 5, 2021
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From the Rector Updated Diocesan COVID Guidelines First let me say is so good to be back with you all after being away for July. I hope you are also finding time for refreshment this summer. Unfortunately however, in recent weeks we have seen a sharp rise in Covid infections…
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The Shell Newsletter – July 15, 2021
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From the Rector July Worship and Pastoral Care While our service schedule will remain the same in July, we will be praying Morning Prayer rather than Holy Eucharist. Earlier this year we announced that Kristin’s sabbatical, which was scheduled for 2021, would be postponed to 2022. In order to build…
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The Shell Newsletter – July 1, 2021
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From the Rector Introducing Our New Treasurer I am pleased to share that Natalie DelRegno has accepted the call to become our next Treasurer. With a background in accounting as a former CPA, Natalie has the skills needed in this role, and with her deep faith and commitment to St.…
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The Shell Newsletter – June 17, 2021
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From the Rector A New Executive Director for St. James’ Nursery School I am excited to announce that Michelle Rippeon has accepted the call to be the next Executive Director of St. James’ Nursery School. Michelle has been a valued member of our school staff for the past four years and so knows our community…
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The Shell Newsletter – June 3, 2021
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CLICK HERE From the Rector The College for Congregational Development Tomorrow I head out for a week+ to launch 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…
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The Shell Newsletter – May 20, 2021
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From the Rector Covid Updates for Worship Yesterday the diocese released updated guidelines for congregations based on both the recent CDC recommendations for those who are fully vaccinated, and our commitment to be a community of love that follows the gospel call to care for the vulnerable among us, especially those in our congregation…
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The Shell Newsletter, May 13, 2021
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From the Rector Nursery School Executive Director Search I am pleased to share that we have officially opened the search for the next Executive Director of St. James’ Nursery School. The job is posted at the top of our Facebook page – please share it widely! Interested persons should review the position description and email…
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The Shell Newsletter – April 29, 2021
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From the Rector Summer Worship – A Return to Two In-Person Services Beginning Sunday, May 30th we will be making a major transition in our worship schedule with the return to two in-person services. After more than a year of online and hybrid worship, this will be a big change – and one…