From the Rector Take some time for gratitude! It’s almost November and that means we get the opportunity to take an entire month to practice gratitude. Now of course we can do this year round, but I like that over the last several years it has become a thing to truly make November a…
From the Rector Covid-19 Vaccination Directive from the Bishops of Maryland Last week we received word of a new directive from our bishops regarding Covid-19 vaccination and members whose ministries involve continuous in-person contact with others. Please read the full directive linked here. The bishops issued this requirement because vaccination is our best hope to healing…
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 and…
Vestry New Vestry Member Rainey Stafford has volunteered to serve on our Vestry! She will be completing the remainder of Vivian Carden’s term. When you see her, please thank her for stepping forward. Rainey, we look forward to working with you. Since our meetings are still socially distant, you’re exempt from the “New person must…
From the Rector We need your ALLELUIA! this Easter The old adage “you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone” certainly rings true for me these days – not seeing everyone’s dear faces regularly over the past year has been one of the things I’ve missed most. As we circle around to our second…
Sunday Worship Information The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland has suspended all indoor worship due to increasing COVID-19 numbers until further notice. We will continue our online service via Zoom and Facebook at 10:30 am. ONLINE WORSHIP Join us on the First Sunday in Lent for Morning Prayer at 10:30 am followed by Zoom Coffee Hour,…
From the Rector Financial Help for Parishioners The members of our community who gave a generous donation to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund with the hope of helping parishioners with winter heating assistance have extended these funds to help parishioners in whatever way needed during these tough times. Please reach out to me for more information…
From the Rector Giving Thanks for What Has Been & Looking Ahead to What is to Come As the year draws close, I am filled with gratitude. By any measure 2020 has been an unprecedented year. (And if I never hear the word unprecedented again, I’ll be happy!) Little did we know a year ago…
From the Rector Winter Heating Help It’s been a tumultuous year to say the least, and as COVID numbers are on the rise and weather is turning, it looks like it will be a hard winter as well. This is why I was blown away when a member of our congregation, who wishes to remain anonymous,…
From the Rector Transitioning the 8:30 am Eucharist Indoors Since July a small but devout crew has been worshipping in person outside in the Memorial Garden. As the seasons change we will be transitioning this 8:30 am Eucharist indoors beginning on November 1st. Our 10:30 am online service will continue as is. The Re-Gathering Team…