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Holy Land Pilgrimage Planning March 25
February 2020 Join Pastoral Associate Reverend Dr. Mark Cooper Monday, March 25, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Valentine Hall if you are interested in going on a 2020 pilgrimage. (more…)
Holy PEEPS Project!
The goal of this Lenten project is to inspire youth in 6th -12th grades to have fun exploring Bible stories.
Nursery for Children
6th – 8th Grade Retreat
6th – 8th Grade PYM Weekend May 10-12, 2019 Retreat weekends are a great opportunity for youth to have fun with new and old friends and explore their faith outside the rhythm and routine of daily life. (more…)
Youth Day of Service
Spring Youth Day of Service March 23rd, 2019 9:30 AM – Noon (more…)
Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, April 14, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Hosted by St. James’s 5th-8th Graders, in Valentine Hall The entire congregation is encouraged to come eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, and fruit prepared by our 5th-12th grade youth. Donations encouraged to support the Summer 2019 Youth Mission Trips. We need volunteers! Join the fun by helping cook, assemble food, set […]
Newcomers Classes in 2019
Interested in joining St. James’s? Attend two back-to-back sessions – Wednesday evening followed by Sunday morning – for fellowship, worship, and basics about life and membership at St. James’s. (more…)
Cuba Youth Mission in 2020
Current 8th- High School youth are invited on a 10-day service, cultural exchange, and coral reef conservation expedition to Havana, Cuba in July 2020. Youth and adult leaders will train to be scuba certified in 2019 so we can dive while in Cuba as part of our study on Environmental Creation Care. Applications are now […]
Adult Confirmation Spring 2019
(formerly Pilgrim’s Path) This year, our adult confirmation program has a new model based on the early church’s practice of teaching new members during Lent in preparation for Easter. (more…)
Lenten Retreat: Mindfulness Meditation
Saturday, March 9, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Valentine Hall On Ash Wednesday, the people are invited “to the observance of a holy Lent” through a number of practices, including self-examination and reflection. (more…)
Dr. Gar Anderson Talks About St. Paul February 10
St. Paul: A Man Misunderstood with Gar Anderson, Ph.D In her popular book, Karen Armstrong called St. Paul “the apostle we love to hate.” And, to be sure, Paul of Tarsus has been the object of both veneration and intense contempt. But is it really Paul or is it a caricature of the historical figure, […]
Youth Summer Preview January 27
St. James’s and the Diocese of Virginia offer many wonderful opportunities for youth to engage in leadership opportunities, volunteer service, mission trips, and good old fashion fun during the summer months! January 14 will be the 2019 Summer Preview (more…)
High School Mission
Appalachia Youth Mission (For current 9th – 12th graders & HS graduates not yet 21) July 14-21, 2019 What: Hurley Community Development Center, Hurley, VA (www.hurleycommunitydevelopment.org) (more…)
Middle School Mini-Mission
(For current 5th – 8th graders) July 12 – 14, 2019 (Friday lunchtime – Sunday dinnertime) What: Harvest of Hope (www.endhunger.org) Where: Exmore, VA Who: Up to 18 youth currently 5th-8th grades & 4-5 adult leaders (more…)