St. James' Episcopal Church – Mt. Airy, Maryland
Worship
Vestry On a Sunday afternoon earlier this month our vestry and rector conducted a post-sabbatical mutual ministry review. It was an opportunity to ask “How are we doing?”. It was a time to celebrate what’s been done well and to understand where we can improve. As Christians, we should always ask “What is God…
From the Rector Communion and the Common Cup At the monthly meeting of clergy and senior wardens with our bishops this week, Bishop Sutton spoke about communion practices as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic our practices around communion shifted dramatically, from not having it at all, to communion only in…
From the Rector Communion and the Common Cup At the monthly meeting of clergy and senior wardens with our bishops this week, Bishop Sutton spoke about communion practices as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic our practices around communion shifted dramatically, from not having it at all, to communion only in…
From the Rector Praying for our Diocesan Bishop Search On September 17, 2021, Bishop Eugene Sutton informed the diocese of his plan to retire in 2024, and called for the election of a bishop coadjutor to succeed him. The diocese’s Standing Committee is in charge of the election and transition process. A timeline of the search process is listed below.…
From the Rector Giving Thanks & Sharing Stories It was with a heart full of gratitude that last Sunday I joyously returned from sabbatical. It was wonderful to be greeted by so many dear faces and to worship and share a meal together! As we come back together after our parallel journeys over the…
Celebrate Kristin’s Return October 9th! “I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43-1 CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Stewardship And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.…
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. Be with Kristin+, Zachary, and Jasper and give them joy…
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. Be with Kristin+, Zachary, and Jasper and give them joy…
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. Be with Kristin+, Zachary, and Jasper and give them joy…