Souper Bowl Sunday, February 7

Please join young people around the country as they demonstrate God's love by loving their neighbors through the Souper Bowl of Caring. It’s a simple, yet significant act of caring for others. Since the Souper Bowl of Caring began in 1990, more than $60 million has gone to help people in need. Please support the youth of our church in this effort to "love our neighbors" by dropping your donation in the soup pot on February 7th. Thanks!

Confirmation Classes Starting Soon

Confirmation classes will begin at the end of January. If you are interested in being confirmed this year, please e-mail Amanda at Amanda@stjameslothian.com. You must be at least 14 years of age. We will be using the curriculum, "I Will, With God’s Help" by Mary Lee Wile.

The Women of St. James' Parish Need Your Recipes

The Women of St. James' Parish are preparing a cookbook of soups and desserts, many of which were served at our Lenten Suppers. We are planning to have the cookbook ready for sale during the Lenten season and also at our Spring Dinner. If your family has a favorite soup or dessert recipe that you’d like to share, please send your recipes to Susanne Smith - shsmith38@aol.com. We are particularly in need of delicious desserts. We need to have the recipes ASAP in order to have the cookbook printed in time for the Lenten season. Thank you.

St. James' Parish Annual Meeting on January 24 at 1 p.m.

Our Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 24 at 1 p.m. The following members of the Vestry are rotating off: Donald J. Collins, JoEllen L. Kelly, and Linda L. Rines. We will be voting on proposed Parish by-law changes. Copies of the current and proposed by-laws may be found in the back of both the church and chapel.

Special Coffee Hour, January 10, following the 9 am Service

On January 10th following the 9 am Service there will be a special coffee hour to honor Priscilla Hardesty. The "bare-bones budget" for this New Year does not allow us to have a Parish Secretary. Priscilla has agreed to volunteer one day a week to assist wherever possible. We are indebted to her for her many years of service in this capacity since 1980. If you are willing to bring some "goodies," please contact Peggy Horn.