Memorial Service for the Rev. Carl William Rehling, Jr.

A memorial service will be held for the Rev. Carl William Rehling, Jr., former Deacon of St. James' Parish, who died on November 4. He had requested that his services be held in St. James' Church, officiated by the Rt. Rev. Robert W. Ihloff (13th Bishop of Maryland) and by the Rev. William H. C. Ticknor. The service will be held on Sunday, January 5th at 1:30 PM. The Women of St. James' Parish are graciously hosting the reception in the Parish hall following the service.

Worship and Music Committee Survey

Please take a few minutes of your time and answer this 12 question survey from the Music and Worship Committee. This is the same questionnaire that is being distributed in church bulletins starting December 22.

Click on the following link to take the survey: tinyurl.com/ka9jwqw.

Toys for Christmas Baskets

Last year, as part of our annual Christmas basket donation day, we decided to organize a toy drive for the children of the families who were registered to receive a basket. It was a tremendous success because of the many donations of small, new and gently used toys and items that we received for the event.

Please drop off new or gently used items to church THIS WEEK by Friday, December 20. We will hand them out as the families pick up their meals on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21. This year, we will feed 85 families, so let's see if we can reach the children as well by spreading more Christmas joy in their lives with a toy. Please contact Claire Pickart at clairepickart@verizon.net if you have questions or need additional information.

Greening the Church, December 23rd

Please join us at 10 AM and help decorate St. James' Church for Christmas! We need everyone's help, and you'll have lots of fun! For additional information, please contact Lillie Barrett at 301-855-7829.

Due to Inclement Weather: No 5:30pm Holy Eucharist tonight.

Christmas Food Baskets

The Outreach Committee will coordinate distribution of Holiday meals on Saturday, December 21st from 7-11 AM. This is an excellent family service opportunity!

Please contact Linda Rines at Linda.Rines@comcast.net if you can help! Donations of frozen turkeys (10-12 pounds) are needed as well as cash contributions to purchase the other food items for the baskets. Thanks for supporting this important St. James' Parish ministry and helping to provide holiday meals to those members of our community in need.

Salvation Army Carol Sing

Please join with the Salvation Army's Brass Ensemble December 11th to help less fortunate families and enjoy singing Christmas carols. The Carol Sing at 7:30 PM in the church is preceded by fellowship at 6 PM and a potluck supper at 6:30 PM in the parish hall. The carols are accompanied by the Brass Ensemble and Patricia Tyndall on the organ.

Please join us on December 11th for fun, fellowship, and Christmas caroling to benefit the important work of the Salvation Army.

Christmas Caroling, December 8th

Join members of the Celebration Choir at the St. James' Parish Annual Christmas Caroling at Greenstreet Gardens on Sunday, December 8th from 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM. Song sheets will be provided. For more information, please contact Robyn Henshaw at robinhenshaw@verizon.net. All Are Welcome!