Attention All Graduates

Sunday, June 2nd, will be the last Sunday for our three services before the summer schedule begins. During the 9:00 AM service we will recognize all those who will be graduating from high school or college. Please call the Parish Office (410-867-2838), or e-mail to secretary@stjameslothian.com to let the office know the graduates' full names. We will present each person with a Prayer Book or Bible depending on what the recipient would prefer.

Library Committee Sponsored Trip to Washington, DC, May 7th

The Library Committee is sponsoring a trip to President Abraham Lincoln's summer cottage and The Basilica of the National Shrine of The Immaculate Conception on Tuesday, May 7th. We will leave St. James' church at 9:30 AM, tour the summer cottage at 11:00 AM, have lunch at the cafeteria at the basilica (on your own), and tour the basilica at 3:00 PM. The cost is $40 per person. Please contact Lillie at 301-855-7829 if you have any questions or to make reservations.

Rector’s 40th Anniversary - April 21st

On Sunday, April 21st, a special coffee hour will be held after the 10AM Service (combined 9 and 11AM Services) to celebrate the Rev. William H. C. Ticknor's 40th anniversary of service to St. James’ Parish.

Bill+ began his service as Rector to the parish on April 22, 1973, on Easter Day at age 26 and has served the parish faithfully ever since! Please join us as we express our appreciation for his continuing ministry!

Christian Formation Field Trip - National Cathedral & National Zoo

On Sunday, May 5th, we will be leaving St. James' Church to attend a Holy Eucharist service at the National Cathedral, hopefully have a short tour, and have brunch in the Bishop's Garden. We will then walk to the National Zoo for an afternoon of furry friends and fellowship.

The day will begin at 7AM when we meet to board a bus and travel to Washington, DC to attend the 8:45 a.m. worship service at the National Cathedral. The trip will occur come rain or shine! The cost will be $5.00 per person and BYOB (Bring Your Own Brunch).

Everyone under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please RSVP by Sunday, April 21st. To sign up, click here, or for more information contact Dawn Campbell+ at dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com. There will also be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board across from the clergy offices.

NOTE: More information on the National Zoo, please visit nationalzoo.si.edu/Visit/. Additional information on the National Cathedral can be found at www.nationalcathedral.org/visit/.

"Voices in Praise" Singing at St. James', April 14th

The "Voices in Praise" from Friendship United Methodist Church will be singing Sunday, April 14th at the 9 & 11 AM services. Don’t miss it!

Senior High Youth Lock-in, Friday, April 19th-20th

The senior high youth will meet Friday night and compete against one another in a Supermarket Sweep at Safeway in Edgewater. The youth will then return to St. James' with the groceries and stock the shelves of the SCAN Food Bank!

For information, please contact Dawn Campbell+ dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com.

Hand-painted Wooden Easter Eggs

Thanks to everyone who purchased Hand-Painted Easter Eggs again this year. Your generosity enabled me to give the Outreach Committee $1,350 for their projects! - Barbara Howard