A new class of Daughters of the King is now forming

Founded in 1885, the mission of The Order of the Daughters of the King is a lay order of women committed to serve as an extension of Christ's Kingdom through daily prayer, service, and evangelism. Women who are interested in learning more about the Order are invited to attend an informational meeting at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Annapolis, on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at 7 PM in the temporary classroom building.

Potential members attend a 12-session discernment class during which they learn about the Order and reflect on their personal call to service. For more information about the upcoming discernment program, please contact Pam Roth at rothsbythebay@verizon.net. For more information about the Order, you may also contact St. James' Parish Daughters, Linda Rines at linda.rines@comcast.net or Pamela Blyth at pamblyth@aol.com.

Crosses for Palm Sunday

Crosses for Palm Sunday will be made in the Parish Hall kitchen on Saturday, March 28th at 8:30 AM. Everyone is invited to help!

Lenten Program Session #5, March 25th

Please join us for our 2015 Lenten Program, HOSANNAH: A Spiritual Journey Through Holy Week, session #5:
From Death to New Life.

6:00 PM Fellowship, 6:30 PM Potluck Supper, 7:30 PM Program

No 5:30PM Service on 3/22 and 4/5

There will no 5:30PM service on:
March 22nd, please join us for the Messiah Sing-Along beginning at 4:00PM in St. James' Church.
April 5th, please join us at the 6:30AM sunrise service (Labyrinth at St. James'); 8:00AM (St. Mark's Chapel); 9:00AM or 11:00AM (St. James' Church).

Lenten Program Session #4, March 18th

Please join us for our 2015 Lenten Program, HOSANNAH: A Spiritual Journey Through Holy Week, session #4:
Friday.

6:00 PM Fellowship, 6:30 PM Potluck Supper, 7:30 PM Program

Easter Basket Time!

St James' Parish and Friendship United Methodist Church will continue our partnership on March 28th to provide groceries for Easter dinners to 70 local families in need. We hope you will generously donate your Time on Saturday, March 28, from 7 AM to 10:30 AM Treasures (cash donations or a ham in the Parish Hall refrigerator by March 25th) and/or Talent (join us for a fun time loading grocery bags and sharing stuffed and chocolate bunnies). For more information or to identify a family in need, please contact Linda Rines at Linda.Rines@comcast.net.

Lenten Program Session #3, March 11th

Please join us for our 2015 Lenten Program, HOSANNAH: A Spiritual Journey Through Holy Week, session #3:
Thursday Night.

6:00 PM Fellowship, 6:30 PM Potluck Supper, 7:30 PM Program

February Community Assistance Fund

The Community Assistance Team assisted 6 families in the amount of $1,700.00 in the month of February. We also used our South County Churches Energy Assistance Group (SCCEAG) funds helping 1 additional family with their fuel bill in the amount of $650. We always appreciate the support we get from out Parishioners in order to help our neighbors in need.

Lenten Program Session #2, March 4th

Please join us for our 2015 Lenten Program, HOSANNAH: A Spiritual Journey Through Holy Week, session #2:
Holy Week Begins!

6:00 PM Fellowship, 6:30 PM Potluck Supper, 7:30 PM Program

CANCELLED: 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist for March 1st

Due to inclement weather, snow and ice the remainder of the day, the 5:30 PM service has been cancelled.

Lenten Program Session #1, February 25th

Please join us for our 2015 Lenten Program, HOSANNAH: A Spiritual Journey Through Holy Week, session #1:
From Paul's Perspective

6:00 PM Fellowship, 6:30 PM Potluck Supper, 7:30 PM Program

Hand-painted Wooden Easter Eggs

Once again, Barbara Howard's beautiful hand-painted wooden Easter Eggs will be for sale during the Lenten Dinners and the Coffee Hours beginning March 1st. Proceeds from these beautiful eggs, which are offered for only $10 each, support the many important ministries of the St. James' Parish Outreach Committee. Through your generous support, we hope to top last year's contribution! For additional information, please contact Barbara Howard at kbhoward@comcast.net.

CANCELLED: St. James' Parish Pancake Supper for February 17th

After careful deliberation and inspection of parking lots and sidewalks, and due to freezing temperatures that will cause icy conditions this evening, we have decided, as have other parishes, to cancel the Pancake Supper for the safety of parishioners and guests. We are sorry to have caused any disappointment.

Potluck Lenten Suppers

The Lenten program begins on Wednesday, February 25, and will be held each Wednesday evening through March 25th. The last will be held on Maundy Thursday, April 2nd. Each week fellowship begins at 6 PM in the Parish Hall, followed by a light supper and an informative presentation entitled, "A Spiritual Journey through Holy Week." This year, rather than providing soup for everyone that attends the program, the Women of St. James' Parish would like everyone to bring a potluck dish to share. A nonalcoholic punch, coffee, tea and dessert will be provided.

Diocesan Meeting, Wednesday, February 11th

On Wednesday, February 11^th from 7 PM - 8:30 PM a diocesan meeting will be held at St. James' to discuss the current events regarding Bishop Heather Cook. This meeting is open to all clergy and laity, and is being held to allow clergy and members of our churches time to express their feelings, ask questions, and get information to share with their congregations. Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton will be present to address questions and concerns. Please join us in the parish hall for this time of fellowship, prayer, and discussion.

You can read Bishop Sutton's January 13^th pastoral letter to the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland at the following link: latestnews.episcopalmaryland.org/?p=68.

For those outside the parish planning to attend, click here for driving directions.

St. James' Youth - if you plan to attend the meeting, the youth will meet at 6 PM for pizza and a pre-meeting discussion. If your youth is interested in joining the conversation, please notify Dawn+ at dawncampbell@stjameslothian.com prior to the meeting.