Community Assistance Fund

In March the Community Assistance Fund assisted eight families in the amount of $1,963.29. The assistance was for eviction prevention, electric and propane, gasoline, and Safeway Gift Cards. We work with a network of 5 churches that pools funds to help people with BGE and fuel oil bills that are higher than one church can pay. The Community Assistance Team thanks you for your support on the 1st Sunday as well as the funds received from the Lenten Soup Suppers and the Messiah Sing Along. The generosity of our Parishioners says a lot about who we are in Christ. It is a joy to be able to help our neighbors in need.

Maundy Thursday Potluck, 6:00 PM

Maundy Thursday evening will begin in the Parish Hall with fellowship at 6 PM followed by a potluck dinner at 6:30 PM. Everyone is encouraged to bring a covered dish to the potluck. The Maundy Thursday service will begin at 7:30 PM.

Flower the Cross on Easter Day

Please bring cut flowers to St. James' Church on Easter! After the 9 AM and 11 AM services, the children and youth will "flower" the cross that will be standing outside of the west door of St. James' Church.

St. James' Parish Easter Egg Hunt, 10 AM Easter Day

Children through 5th grade are invited to join in the Annual Parish Easter Egg Hunt in the churchyard on Easter Day beginning at 10 AM. Bring your basket and meet in your church school classroom. Come join in the fun!

Library Committee trip to Monticello, May 13th

The Library Committee is sponsoring a day trip to Monticello (Home of Thomas Jefferson), on Tuesday, May 13, leaving our parking lot at 7:30 AM. The cost will be $76.00, which will include lunch, tour ticket, bus and gratuities. We will be stopping for dinner on the way home; you will be on your own. Please contact Lillie Barrett (301-855-7829) for reservations and questions.

Installing the Columbariums, April 10th

Workers will be installing the two columbariums for the St. James' Cemetery on Thursday, April 10th. Several trucks as well as a hydraulic crane will be arriving shortly after 9 AM and will be utilizing the gravel roadway to enter. We ask you to not utilize the gravel roadway or the asphalt roadways near the installation site. Persons not part of the installation crew must keep a safe distance during the operation at all times.

Lenten Program Session #5, April 9th

Please join us for our 2014 Lenten Program, Embracing the Prophets in Contemporary Culture, session #5:

The Grief of Loss as Divine Judgement

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

Crosses for Palm Sunday

Crosses for Palm Sunday will be made in the Parish Hall kitchen on Saturday, April 12th at 8:30 AM. Everyone is invited to help!

Distributing Easter Dinners, April 19th - Donations Needed!

St James' Parish and Friendship United Methodist Church will be distributing groceries for Easter dinners on Saturday, April 19th. We hope that you will donate a ham (10-12 pounds each), provide donations for groceries and/or help us with packaging and distribution between 7-11 AM on the Saturday before Easter. This is a great opportunity for young families to help local families in need. Please put your ham in a kitchen refrigerator between April 6 and 16. We will gladly accept donations of peeps or chocolate bunnies to include with each family's groceries! If you have questions, please contact Linda Rines at Linda.Rines@comcast.net.

Food Glorious Food: James Barrett on April 6

James Barrett is the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage at the Weston Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland. Cultivating his craft in restaurants around the country, James cooking technique is a blend of cooking experiences accumulated throughout the US.

Lenten Program Session #4, April 2nd

Please join us for our 2014 Lenten Program, Embracing the Prophets in Contemporary Culture, session #4:

The Shrill Rhetoric that Breaks Denial

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

St. James' Clothing Ministry - Spring Clothing

The Clothing Ministry is accepting gently used spring clothing. Also, looking for volunteers to help sort cloths. If you are willing to help please contact, Taylor Milbradt at Tayfm@aol.com with any questions.

Community Assistance Fund

In February the Community Assistance Fund assisted eleven families in the amount of $2,429. Most of the assistance was for electricity, fuel oil and propane due to the very cold weather. Assistance with rent and eviction prevention was also provided. Our funds are currently running low and any contribution from our Parish Family to help the needy in South County would be most welcome. The Community Assistance Team thanks you for your support.

No 5:30 PM Service on March 23rd

There will be NO 5:30 PM service on March 23rd due to the Messiah Sing Along. Please join us for the 2nd Annual Lenten-Easter Messiah Sing-Along at 4:00 PM in St. James' Church.

Food Glorious Food: Katie Moose on March 30

Katie Moose is the author of five cookbooks including two on the Chesapeake Bay, two on New England and "God's Bounty: 365 Days of Inspirational Cooking". With an avid interest in history, Katie will discuss early food and history leading up to the War of 1812.