Lenten Program, The "Easter Experience" - Session 4, March 28

Join us at 6 PM in the Parish Hall for a fellowship and a pot luck supper before the lesson at 7:30. A free will offering will benefit our Community Assistance fund.

Paint Night for Prom Breakfast

Paint Night is being held at St. James' on Friday, March 24th at 7 p.m. to benefit Southern Senior High's Prom Breakfast. Our parish has 4 young people graduating from this class. Cost will be $35 and includes wine, sodas and appetizers. The event is being hosted by Jeanie LesCallett, with painting being done on glasses, vases or mugs. Class is limited to the first 30 people, so sign up quickly. For more information or to sign up, call Laura Miller at lmbirdwatcher@live.com.

Lenten Program, The "Easter Experience" - Session 3, March 21

Join us at 6 PM in the Parish Hall for a fellowship and a pot luck supper before the lesson at 7:30. A free will offering will benefit our Community Assistance fund.

Outreach Committee Needs Desserts for Concert

The St. James' Parish Outreach Committee will be serving refreshments during intermission at the South County Concert Assoc. tomorrow Monday, March 20th. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Southern High School. We are asking for donations of homemade cookies, cupcakes, brownies, dessert bars or sheet cake. You do not need to individually wrap your baked goods because they will be put on plates. For those attending the concert, your donation can be dropped off at the school cafeteria. If you are not attending, please leave your donation in St. James' Parish kitchen by 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 20th and label SCCA. There will be a sign in the kitchen as to where to leave the baked goods. In the past, this has been a very successful fundraiser. Please let us know if you are willing to donate baked goods. Contact: Lucy Arthur at donlucyarthur@verizon.net.

Manresa Stations of the Cross - Volunteers Needed!

Manresa, a former monastery now used as an assisted living center, is located on the beautiful banks of the Severn River near Annapolis, MD. The lovely grounds offer visitors the opportunity to experience the Stations of the Cross in an outdoor setting. St. James' Parish is responsible for maintaining the grounds around Station 5.

St. James' Parish volunteers are needed to coordinate a fun day in the sunshine cleaning up and planting around our station in preparation for the noon Good Friday Service. If you would like to volunteer to make this happen, please contact the Parish Office at 410-867-2838 as soon as possible. Thanks!

Easter Food Baskets - Please Help Feed the Needy

St. James' Parish and Friendship United Methodist Church, will continue our partnership to provide groceries for Easter dinners to approximately 80 local families in need. We hope you will generously donate your Time on Saturday, April 15, from 7 AM to 10:30 AM, Treasure (cash donations for groceries or a 10-12 pound ham (labeled) in the Parish Hall refrigerator by Wednesday, April 12th) and/or Talent (join us for a fun time loading grocery bags and sharing chocolate bunnies). This is an excellent family service opportunity.

For additional information, to volunteer to help, or to identify a family in need, please contact Cindy Carrier at bccarrier@comcast.net.

YAC Coordinates Prom Dress Drive

YAC (Young Adults in Church) is collecting gently used and cleaned prom-style, bridesmaid, and dresses recently worn to holiday parties as well as accessories and shoes for girls in and around our community. YAC believes this is a terrific opportunity to recycle party dresses and help local girls that might not otherwise be able to dress up for that special night! NEW THIS YEAR - We are also collecting suits and shoes for boys! Please drop off your donations in the Parish Hall. Cash donations are also needed to purchase additional dresses, shoes, and accessories.

The Dress Drive will be held on Saturday, April 1st, From 1-5 PM. For additional information, please contact Laura Miller at lmbirdwatcher@live.com.

Lenten Program, Session 1, March 7

Join us at 6 PM in the Parish Hall for a fellowship and a pot luck supper before the lesson at 7:30. A free will offering will benefit our Community Assistance fund.

Youth to Support The Stanton Center

On March 5, High School youth will shop for food that will be donated to The Stanton Center, Annapolis, MD. The youth will be visiting the Center from 4:30 - 6 PM to play games, read, and spend time with children from the community. They will also serve supper to the children. For more information, please contact Sharon McGlaughlin at sharon.mcglaughlin1692@gmail.com.

Pastoral Letter from Bishop Sutton - One Nation Under God

Are we truly "one nation under God" as it says on our money and in many courtrooms? Here is Bishop Sutton's pastoral letter to the diocese: https://goo.gl/bFAUZi.