Souper Bowl Sunday - February 4

On Sunday, February 4th, millions of Americans will tune in to the Super Bowl football game. There will be parties with abundant food, friendship and fellowship. At the same time, there will be other people worrying about staying warm, finding shelter and a warm meal. Please join young people around the country as they demonstrate God's love by loving their neighbors through the Souper Bowl of Caring. St. James' Parish Youth will be standing at the doors after the service collecting donations in large soup bowls. They will donate the money collected and work at the Soup Kitchen.

Acolyte Training, January 21

Anyone who is currently an acolyte or who is considering becoming an acolyte please join us in St. James' Church on Sunday, January 21 between the 9 AM and 11 AM services! All are welcome!

Safeguarding God's Children, January 20

St. James' Parish will host a Safeguarding God's Children training session on January 20th, from 9:00AM-12:30PM. This training is open to people from other parishes to attend; this training is mandatory for all vestry members, Sunday School teachers, youth leaders, and anyone who works with youth. For more information or to RSVP, please contact The Rev. Anne Nicholson at anicholson@stjameslothian.com.

St. Mark's Chapel - Altar Guild Volunteers Needed!

St. Mark's Altar Guild needs additional help setting up the altar for the 8 AM service. Volunteers serve on a rotating schedule, one Sunday per month, doing set up and altar flowers. Duties can be shared with another person. If you would be willing to set up the altar, but would rather not arrange the flowers, that could be arranged as well. For additional information, please contact Linda Britt at parbritalt@aol.com.

Ordination of Transitional Deacons - January 13

Congratulations to Lisa A. Bornt, L. Scott Lipscomb, and Patti L. Sachs who will be ordained Transitional Deacons on Saturday, January 13, at 11 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 4 East University Parkway, Baltimore, Maryland 21218.

$3,273 Donated to The Salvation Army!

Thanks to the generosity of the sponsors who covered event costs, all of the contributions received from the offerings at the Thanksgiving Day service, the Messiah Sing-Along, and the Salvation Army's Carol Sing-Along, were donated to support the work of the Salvation Army. This is the highest total raised and donated to the Salvation Army from St. James' Parish! Thanks to everyone for their generous support!

Christmas Messiah Sing-Along - Watch on YouTube!

Thanks to Scott Hymes, Severn Media, who videotaped the 31st Annual Messiah Sing-Along held November 26, 2017, and posted it to YouTube. Those unable to attend, can enjoy viewing the event online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFwMOjJAze0.