Help Decorate the Church for Easter!

Please join us and help decorate St. James' Church for Easter on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 AM! We need everyone's help, and you’ll have lots of fun! For additional information, please contact Lillie Barrett at garylillie502@gmail.com.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt! April 21

Children 3 years (Preschool) through Grade 5, bring your Easter Basket and join us in the St. James' Churchyard at 11 AM for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, and meet the Bunny! We'll have plastic bags if you forget your basket. For additional information, please contact Sharon McGlaughlin at sharon.mcglaughlin1692@gmail.com.

Crosses for Palm Sunday

Palm crosses will be made in the Parish Hall kitchen on Saturday, April 13th at 8:30 AM. Everyone is invited to help!

Easter Food Baskets, April 20

St. James' Parish and Friendship United Methodist Church will continue our partnership to provide groceries for Easter dinners to approximately 70 local families in need. We hope you will generously donate your Time on Saturday, April 20th 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 17th), and/or Talent (join us for a fun time loading grocery bags). 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.

Lenten Series - An Instructed Eucharist, April 9

This session will be a celebration of the Eucharist with instruction and commentary, ranging from the overall structure of the service to some of the liturgical options and their sources; we will also discuss various devotional practices and their underlying values and origins. This session will be of particular interest to Acolytes, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir Members, Altar Guild Members, and all who want to know more about our weekly celebration of Holy Eucharist.

Lenten Series - Contemporary Issues Facing the Episcopal Church, April 2

This session will recap some highlights of the 19th and 20th Century history of The Episcopal Church and some of the social and theological issues that have arisen, including Civil Rights, the "New" Book of Common Prayer (1979) and Hymnal (1982), the Ordination of Women, human sexuality/marriage/divorce, gay marriage & SCOTUS ruling and other topics as may arise! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Episcopal_Church_(United_States)

We Welcome Bishop Sutton, March 24

The Right Reverend Eugene Taylor Sutton+, Bishop of Maryland, will attend the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM services on March 24! The loose collections will go the Bishop's discretionary fund; please be generous. Following the 10:00 AM service, Bishop Sutton will attend the Coffee Hour to meet and greet parishioners.

Lenten Series - The Historical Development of Anglican Christianity and The Episcopal Church, Part II, March 26

This session will begin with the proto-church of the 1st Century and follow a historical and geographical path to 20th Century North America, by way of western Europe and the British Isles. Along the way we will identify some of the processes involved in the formation of many modern denominations, and consider some of the unique qualities of the progression of the Elizabethan Church of England to the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States (PECUSA) to The Episcopal Church, including Henry VII, the English Civil War, Colonization, The Book of Common Prayer & the birth of PECUSA at 1789 General Convention, political structure of the church. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_denomination

Spring Auction, May 18

The Women of St. James' Parish are sponsoring a live auction to be held Saturday, May 18. This event will be replacing our traditional Spring Dinner. There will be a preview of items beginning at 3:00 PM and the auction will begin at 4:00 PM. We are requesting donations of quality items to be auctioned. Pick up is available. Items can be left in the parish library beginning the week of May 11. Questions or to make arrangements for pickup of items, please contact Lillie Barrett at garylillie502@gmail.com or Lesa Sipes Eser at lesaeser@gmail.com. Let us all work together to make this event a success!

Lenten Series - The Historical Development of Anglican Christianity and The Episcopal Church, Part I, March 19

This session will begin with the proto-church of the 1st Century and follow a historical and geographical path to 20th Century North America, by way of western Europe and the British Isles. Along the way we will identify some of the processes involved in the formation of many modern denominations, and consider some of the unique qualities of the progression of the Elizabethan Church of England to the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States (PECUSA) to The Episcopal Church, including Henry VII, the English Civil War, Colonization, The Book of Common Prayer & the birth of PECUSA at 1789 General Convention, political structure of the church. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_denomination

Men's Monthly Breakfast & Bible Study

This month, the Men’s Monthly Breakfast & Bible Study will meet on Saturday, March 23rd, at 7:30 AM at the Dockside Restaurant in Deale. Please join us!

Lenten Series - The Old Testament: Historical, Theological and Literary Development, March 12

This session will provide a fast overview of the elements, challenges and sources throughout the centuries-long development of the received form of the Christian Old Testament. Spoiler alert: see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Testament for a preview of some of our topics!

Youth Fellowship Annual Ice Skating Outing!, March 17, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Atrium and Middle School age youth are invited to join us for ice skating on Sunday February 10! Parental supervision is required for children in Pre-K through 5th grade. Youth in 6th through 12th grade must complete a Youth Fellowship Registration Form and a signed permission slip (available in the parish office). For additional information, please contact Sharon McGlaughlin at sharon.mcglaughlin1692@gmail.com. Join us for lots of fun!!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, March 5

Please join us for fellowship 6 PM, followed by dinner from 6:30 - 8 PM. Cost: Donations support the Christian Formation Committee.

Hand-painted Wooden Easter Eggs To Benefit Outreach Committee Ministries

Once again, Barbara Howard's beautiful hand-painted wooden Easter Eggs will be for sale during the Coffee Hour beginning Sunday, March 3rd! 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.