Fall Dinner - We Need YOUR Support!

St. James' Parish will hold the annual Fall Oyster and Country Ham Dinner and Festival on Saturday, October 13, from 1-5 PM. The menu will once again feature fried oysters, country and honey-baked ham, potatoes au gratin, homemade coleslaw, green beans, rolls and biscuits. The event will also feature a bake shoppe, garden shoppe, antique car show, attic treasure sales, and a book stall.

Sponsored by The Women of St. James' Parish, the dinner is one of the largest fundraisers for the Parish with the proceeds supporting the WSJP’s generous financial pledge to the parish. Please donate your time and talents to support the event. Financial donations to help offset the cost of food for the dinners are appreciated and can be given to Peggy Tucker, Lillie Barrett, or Lesa Easer. We also need donations of baked goods, attic treasure items, plants, books and DVDs (see announcement in the newsletter for details).

For more information, to volunteer to help, or to make a financial donation, please contact Lesa Eser at lesaeser@gmail.com or Lillie Barrett at garylillie502@gmail.com.

The Order of the Daughters of the King - Discernment Class

The All Saints in Prayer Chapter of The Order of the Daughters of the King welcomes all women from the Episcopal churches in the greater Annapolis area. There is a 12-session discernment class for women who are interested in learning more about the Order during which they reflect and discern their calling to join the order. Following the discernment class, those who desire to become members are invited to participate in an ordination service and make their vow. The vow is a restatement of our baptismal and confirmation promises. An informational meeting will be held at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Annapolis, MD, at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, to answer questions about the Order and the upcoming discernment class.

We find the Order of the Daughters of the King to be a haven in a busy world – a place to be together in Christ’s love. We invite you to join us! For more information, please contact chapter president Pam Roth at rothsbythebay@verizon.net or Pamela Blyth at pamblyth@aol.com.

Messiah Sing-Along - Sponsors Needed!

Sponsors are now being sought for our 32nd Annual Messiah Sing-Along to be held 4 PM on Sunday, November 25. Our sponsors make it possible for all donations collected at the Sing-Along and the December Salvation Army Carol Sing to be added to our parish-wide Thanksgiving Offering, all of which is donated to the Salvation Army in support of their ministries in the community. Sponsors will be recognized in the printed program. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact St. James' Parish Music Director, Marie Harrison, at stringsandivory@gmail.com.

Adult Choir Rehearsals Resume September 19

St. James' Parish offers two adult choirs – the Chancel Choir and the Celebration Choir – both are comprised of volunteer singers. No special musical ability or great singing voice is required to participate in the choirs! The Chancel Choir sings at the 11 AM service and features traditional music. The Celebration Choir sings at the 9 AM service choosing more contemporary praise music. Both choirs enjoy singing spirit-filled music that blesses them and lifts up the congregation!

Fall Choir rehearsals will resume on Wednesday, September 19 at 6:30 PM (Celebration Choir) and at 7:30 PM (Chancel Choir). For more information about choir activities, please contact Parish Music Director, Marie Harrison, at stringsandivory@gmail.com.

Sunday Church School Resumes September 23

Sunday Church School is held each Sunday during the school year at St. James' Parish immediately following the 9 AM service. You can register your youth online at stjameslothian.com/#/cf_registration. Once you submit the form, you will receive a confirmation email. All children and youth, ages 3 to 18 are invited to attend Sunday Church School! For additional information about the Sunday Church School program, please contact Sharon McGlaughlin at sharon.mcglaughlin1692@gmail.com.

EfM Group Starts in September!

The Education for Ministry (EfM) program will again meet as a wonderful joint group open to participants from both St. James' Parish, Lothian, and Christ Church, West River. EfM enables participants to dig deeper into the Christian faith by studying the Bible, Church history, and theological ideas, as well as reflecting on ways to connect our faith with our life experiences. EfM is a nondenominational program of the School of Theology at The University of the South, and is sponsored by the Diocese of Maryland. The registration fee is $375. For more information, please contact Shelly Collinson at nofrenchyvonne@hotmail.com.