Dawn A. Campbell Named Assistant Rector

Dawn A. Campbell has been named by the Rev. William H. C. Ticknor as the new Assistant Rector for St. James' Parish. Dawn will begin her service on June 1st following her graduation from the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA, where she will have earned her Master of Divinity degree.

She was graduated Magna Cum Laude from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland in Baltimore with a Baccalaureate of Arts degree in Religious Studies. Most recently the Seminarian Intern at All Hallows' Parish in South River, Dawn previously served as the Director of Childhood Education at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Annapolis where she oversaw the Childhood Education Programs for Pre-k through Grade 5, developed and led the Sunday children's liturgy, preached the children's sermons, served as a Lay Eucharistic Minister, sub-deacon and taught Sunday School.

The Parish is looking forward to welcoming her to the St. James’ Parish community!

Pancake Supper, February 21st

Our Pancake Supper will be held on Shrove Tuesday, February 21, at 6 p.m. If anyone has votive candles, quart jars, or gingham ribbon that can be used as decorations on the tables, please place in the YAC Sunday School Classroom (previously the Counters' Room). Cost: donations support the Christian Formation Committee programs.

Special Coffee Hour for the Bishop's Visitation – February 26th

We will have two services: 8 a.m. at St. Mark's Chapel and 10 a.m. at St. James' Church. Following the 10 a.m. service we are planning a nice coffee hour. We are asking YOU to consider bringing a "goodie" for the coffee hour. If you are willing to bring something, please contact Susanne Smith or Peggy Tucker.

Organ and Trumpet Musical Program & Reception, February 24th

Please join us on Friday, February 24th at 7 p.m. in St. James' Church for a program of music performed by guest musicians from Luxembourg. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Donations from this event will benefit the Rector’s Discretionary Fund used to provide support to community members in need. For additional information, please contact Lillie Barrett at 301-855-7829.