Letters from Leadership and Clergy
These days, updates come quickly. To help you keep up with all of the information shared, we have created a one-stop page for all of our letters from leaders and clergy.
Letter from the Treasurer ~ October 18, 2021
St. James Parishioners:
As we enter the final quarter of 2021 and look towards what the future holds for 2022 and beyond, I want to take this opportunity to provide a brief update on finances at St. James Parish.
To begin, it h...
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Directory Pictures: Photos on the Way!
We've been taking photos and now it's time to get them sent to each of the families and added to REALM. We hope to complete this process by late-October. If you have any questions, please reach out to Erin Becker at [email protected]
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From the Rector: October 1, 2021
“I was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord.”
Psalm 122:1
Dear St. James Parish Family,
Psalm 122 is one of my favorites. In particular, I love the simple opening line, which presents a spirit of hope, gra...
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What Does It Mean to be on Vestry?
WE are about to choose four new vestry members for OUR vestry, and hopefully some of my musings will inspire many of you to consider being part of this ministry. As I finish my third and last year, my mind and especially my heart are full of whe...
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On Tithing
by Bram Colonna I remember growing up and watching my mother write a check in the church pew and putting it in the offering plate. She would also give my sister and me a dollar or two to put in the offering plate as well. While a dollar might...
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Connecting with Realm
Are you making the most of our great digital resources?
St. James Parish uses an online tool called “ Realm ” to help you connect with fellow parishioners, see our directory, access online giving, and a whole host of wonderful features...
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From the Rector: September 1, 2021
“ But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers .” ~ James 1:22
Dear St. James Parish Family,
As I hope you will notice every Sunday morning this September, we are hearing quite a bit this fall from the Book of James. Interestingl...
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CONTINUING WORSHIP AT MT. LEBANON CHAPEL AND OTHER SCHEDULE CHANGES
As we’ve learned over the last year or so, the best-laid plans often go awry. With the spread of the Delta variant and COVID-19 hospitalizations continuing to rise both in our community and around the nation, the St. James COVID Taskforce h...
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Grapevine Publication Updates
As we draw closer to the fall, one of the many programs that we have been evaluating is our Grapevine publication. We’re excited to announce that we’re taking the bi-weekly version of the Grapevine digital! In the coming weeks, you’ll begin...
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COVID-19 Updates ~ 08.12.2021
“This is my commandment: love each other just as I have loved you .” ~ John 15:12
Dear St. James Parish Family, We are presented this day with the reality of the surge of the COVID delta variant, and the opportunity to respond a...
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SUBMITTING ROOM AND PUBLICATION REQUESTS ONLINE
With so many great programs and activities at St. James, we’re hoping to make it easier to find and submit information! Did you know you may submit a publication request, or reserve a room with St. James facilities on the website?
To submit ...
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Phishing 101
As we know, there are some dishonest people in this world and they have decided to target churches for email scams. These scams are typically done in a format called "Phishing." Unfortunately, our church is one of many being targeted.
Phishing...
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From the Rector: August 1, 2021
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. ” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1 Dear St. James Parish Family, For me, the arrival of August always comes with that wonderful combination of both melancholy (the su...
Read MoreGreeter Ministry Honors the Parkers
Fostering a true spirit of welcome is something all churches strive for. If anyone wants to know what is expected of the congregation, look no further than to what Ann and John Parker have been doing in our sanctuary for decades. As we rebuild ou...
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From the Rector: July 18, 2021
Be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God – what is good and acceptable and perfect . ~ Romans 12: 2 Dear St. James Parish Family,
What a remarkable and wonderful few weeks of disco...
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Update on Greeter Ministry
The “Greeters- Good to Great” Initiative is well underway and we now have 43 greeters named to this important ministry. Our goal is “56 by September 6” so we are still in need of additional participants. This effort also includes clergy, ...
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Thoughts on Ministry from the Rev. Chris Hamby
Did you know St. James has zero volunteers? Literally none, zip, nada. Not a single volunteer for anything at St. James. Do you know what St. James has in abundance? Christ-following people doing ministry. Everything done at St. James is ministry...
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A Message from Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr. - June 20, 2021
“And remember, I am with you always” Matthew 28:20 Jennifer, LucyWest, August (the wonder dog) and I drove out of Portland, Oregon on June 4th - homeward bound toward Wilmington. After two very long driving days (and more to go)...
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A Message of Thanks from Deacon Kitty Davis
Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I wasn’t even aware of it!” (Genesis 28:16) To my Amazing St. James Family – There are rare moments in a person’s life when they...
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A Message from Senior Warden, Steve Thomas
To My Fellow Parishioners
We all know that every year Spring is a season of change. The birds and pollen come out, the shorts and short-sleeves get pulled out of the drawers after a long break in use, and of course, the tourist population in W...
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A Message from Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.
Hello, St. James Parish!
In just a few short weeks my family and I will be joining your community, and we could not be more humbled by God’s grace in our lives. Your patience and persistence in seeking the next Rector for St. James is m...
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St. James has a new Rector!
We are very excited to announce that St. James has called a new Rector! Meet the Rev. Phillip Craig! Over the past year or so, our Search Committee has put in countless hours to help us get to this joyous announcement. Thanks to the...
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An Easter Letter from Bishop Skirving
Dear friends in Christ,
Lately, it seems, I’ve heard a lot of people say things like “This is not who we are!” I’ve heard it from those trying to make sense of the violent January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, from th...
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2021 Diocesan Convention
Our Diocesan Convention was held virtually on Saturday, February 13. The usual two-day convention was condensed into a 3-hour zoom session. All efforts to make this happen produced a well-orchestrated, efficient experience and needed business w...
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2020 St. James Annual Meeting
To catch a replay of the Annual Meeting, please click the image below:
Welcome and Opening Remarks- Steve Thomas
Rector Search Committee Update - Claude Bridger
Treasurer’s Report - Mike Brown
St. Jame...
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A Letter from our Senior Warden, June 28, 2020
Good Morning, St. James!
As your Sr. Warden, I’m here this morning to give you a brief update on all the many things going on in the Parish and to talk with you about an important subject that concerns us all.
First, let me report...
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