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The Shell Newsletter – November 22, 2018
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From the Rector – Advent, The Way Of Love Turn. Learn. Pray. Worship. Bless. Go. Rest. These are the practices that our Presiding Bishop, The Most Reverend Michael Curry, has put forth as the path to living a Jesus-Centered life. Take a few minutes and learn a bit about them by watching this video:…
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The Shell Newsletter – October 25, 2018
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Vestry UPDATE: The Maryland Diocesan Resolution 2018-2 – Offer Caring, Practical Response to the Opioid Crisis in Our Communities On October 10, 2018, four individuals from St. James’, Janet McKeever, Meghan McKeever, Katie McKeever, and Rev. Kristin, attended a training hosted by Frederick County Behavioral Health Services on how to recognize, respond, and administer…
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The Shell Newsletter – September 27, 2018
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Vestry – Transforming Through Generosity Autumn is the time nature prepares the earth for the new season, time for the trees and plantings to prepare for budding in the spring. As we turn the calendar to the month of October, we too must plan for the coming year by conducting our Annual St. James’…
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The Shell Newsletter – August 23, 2018
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Rector – Calling All Youth It’s that time of year again where we are ready to kick off Youth Group at St. James’! Anyone in grades 6-12 interested in youth programs, meetings, fellowship outings, and retreats…this is for you! Join us on Saturday, September 8th from 5:30-8:00 for a pool party with dinner and…
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The Shell Newsletter – July 26, 2018
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Vestry – Taking Care Part of the work of the vestry is to ensure that we are being good stewards of the resources we are provided by caring for and ensuring that future generations will be able to worship, learn and grow together in this wonderful space. This is why I know the vestry…
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The Shell Newsletter – June 28, 2018
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Rector – Reflections on the College for Congregational Development The first week of June, Vestry member Heather Albertson and I traveled to Seattle to attend the Diocese of Olympia’s College for Congregational Development. Below are some observations and thoughts I’d like to share about the work we did. Heather will be offering her reflections…
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The Shell Newsletter – May 24, 2018
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Vestry – Replenish & Establish Going Forward Thanks to the generosity of this community, we have 56 pledges/donations for a total of $180,865 – just shy of our $185,000 goal for our Replenish & Establish Project. Of the total pledged, we have received $66,517 to date. You may be wondering, now what? As the…
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The Shell Newsletter – March 22, 2018
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Vestry St. James’ is in the process of establishing a Buildings and Grounds Team to help tackle the maintenance tasks, special projects and minor corrective repairs that come up routinely. Our goal is to use the wealth of resources we have in our congregation to keep our wonderful building in top shape while reducing…
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The Shell Newsletter – November 30, 2017
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From the Rector -Sharing the Good News through Social Media Who do you know that is looking for a place to make meaning in the midst of consumer overload this holiday season? Have you invited them to church? Does the thought of saying, “Hey, you should visit my church this Sunday” make you feel…