2018 Reading Camp Volunteers Needed!

Last year we had the rewarding experience of running a camp designed to help underachieving students improve readings skills. It is time to assemble our team for the 2018 year. Camp will be held July 30th - August 3rd at St. James' Parish. We need several kinds of volunteers. To run the instructional groups, we need teachers current or retired. We also need adults who were not teachers, and we need several teenagers.

If you helped last year and are able and willing to help again, please let us know. If you didn't help but wish to join the team, welcome! For more information or sign up to help, please contact Paula Davis at southcounty.md.readingcamp@gmail.com.

Lenten Program – Session 2

The Hebrew Scriptures and Learning Lectio Divina
St. James' Parish Hall, February 27
6:00 PM Fellowship
6:30 PM Potluck Supper
7:00 PM Program

Hand-painted Wooden Easter Eggs

Once again, Barbara Howard's beautiful hand-painted wooden Easter Eggs will be for sale during the Coffee Hours beginning February 25! 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.

Lenten Program – Session 1

The Big Overview
St. James' Parish Hall, February 20
6:00 PM Fellowship
6:30 PM Potluck Supper
7:00 PM Program

Interim Rector

The Vestry is happy to announce that the Rev. John F. Keydel, Jr., has accepted our call to serve as St. James' Interim Rector. He will begin his ministry at St. James' on May 1st. the Rev. John Keydel has just completed an interim assignment at Christ Church, St. Michael's, Maryland. He is considered an expert in the field of interim ministry and will be invaluable in guiding us through the search process.

St. James' Parish Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Please join us on February 13th for fellowship at 6 PM & dinner from 6:30 - 8 PM. Freewill donations at the dinner will support the Christian Formation Committee.

All Ages Fellowship - Annual Ice Skating Outing!

Join us Sunday, February 11, from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM for ice or roller skating (depending on the rink schedules) beginning with lunch in the Parish Hall. 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 office). For additional information, please contact Sharon McGlaughlin at sharon.mcglaughlin1692@gmail.com. Join us for lots of fun!

Also save the dates: March 11 - Lunch, Movie, and Popcorn! April 8 - Skyzone or Laser Tag!

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.

Greening The Church, December 21

Please join us on Thursday, December 21 at 10 AM and help decorate St. James' Church for Christmas! We need everyone's help, and you’ll have lots of fun! For additional information, please contact Lillie Barrett at garylillie502@gmail.com.