Altar Guild Altar Guild is the ministry that prepares the church (with specific attention to the altar) and chapel for worship services, including weddings, funerals and baptisms.The Guild takes care to ensure that each feast day, most especially in Advent,…
Acolyte Ministry Acolyte Guild is comprised of young people, sixth grade and up, who serve as crucifers (the lead crucifer assists the priest with the elements at the altar), banner bearers and torch bearers during the worship services. Due to…
For the sick and in need, especially Aubrie Aber, the family of Eleanor Angle, Keren and Bless Arthur, Elizabeth Austin, Hunter Babin, Susan Bain, Jennifer Ball, Derby Brackett, the Brunner and Martin family, Alice Campbell, Pitter Caswell, Janet W. Cosby,…
The St. James's Youth Choir was recognized at a special performance during the Sunday, May 16 service. This group of Middle and High School singers began rehearsing as soon as it was possible to hold outdoor rehearsals last September. These…
Response to the Fall Parish Retreat has been so great that all the available beds have been reserved. Reservations are now on a Waiting List Only basis. The cost for two nights of lodging and six meals is $285 families…
Click on the YouTube video at right to listen to a musical Mother's Day gift from the St. James’s Cherub and Children's Choirs. The performance of "For the beauty of the earth" and "All things bright and beautiful" were specially…
Wednesday Evening Service 5:30 pm Outdoor Holy Eucharist A short Holy Eucharist Service is held each week in the Memorial Garden located between the sanctuary and the Parish House. No registration is required but we do request that attendees wear…
Some Questions & Answers to Help Us Gain a Common Understanding of Our Faith Community’s Response to COVID-19 Safety Considerations When can we re-gather? We all miss being present with and for each other! Re-gathering depends on each locality. Guidelines…
Invite • Welcome • Connect St. James’s is at an important point in our history. As we get closer to living in a post-COVID world, we want to take a look at how we relate to prospective members, newcomers and…
Lace up your shoes and join us for Sunday Running Club We've started our spring running club and invite runners/joggers/walkers to join us for a super casual opportunity to enjoy the warmer weather, get some exercise, and see new and…
Part II of "Uncovering Our History" - Fall 2021 No matter how much you know about St. James’s, you'll continue to learn more. As with the Wednesday series in May this past spring - we’ll continue to learn about the…
Appalachia Youth Mission for 9th-12th graders, July 18-24, 2021
Episcopal Diocese of Virginia's Diocesan-Wide Streamed Service The Bishops encourage congregations to use this service on Sunday, April 11, the Second Sunday of Easter, so that all members of the Diocese can share in the joy of the diocesan-wide gathering. …
Sacred Ground is a ground breaking film-and-reading-based series focused on race and grounded in faith. Part of what makes it so rewarding, and, frankly, life-changing is the small group meetings where members walk through America's history while weaving in threads…
Easter Sunday, April 4—Holy Eucharist Click here to view the Easter Service In-person indoor services at 7:30 am, 9 am (Flowering of the Cross), 11:15 am (Flowering of the Cross) and 1 pm 10:00 am--streamed Easter service with communion (Professionally shot…
Children and Youth are invited to get a shoe box, some Easter Candy, and a bit of imagination to create a diorama of a Bible story or liturgical action featuring PEEPS candies. The idea of this Lenten project is to…
The Great Easter Vigil, when observed, is the first service of Easter Day, and dates from the earliest days of the Church. It is celebrated at a convenient time between sunset on Holy Saturday and sunrise on Easter Morning. To…
Racial Justice Course for Teens The Episcopal Church has developed a Christian formation program specifically for youth called Dismantling Racism: A Youth Curriculum. Mary Beth Abplanalp is now certified to teach this 6-session curriculum designed to help middle and high…
