St James's

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Study and Learning

Wednesday classes

Wednesday night classes

Adult Confirmation Class (includes Sunday sessions)

Newcomers Class (offered twice, includes Sunday session)

Retreats and more

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Washington National Cathedral
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Past Activities

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Shirley Plantation
Hiking on St. Cuthbert's Way
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Bon Secours Forensic Nursing Unit staff
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Recent Additions to Our Schedule

Life Transitions Study Series

This three-week study with the Rev. Dr. Mark Cooper addresses how to prepare for and approach major life transitions, considering spiritual, practical and emotional aspects. Explore topics relevant to those in the “sandwich generation,” such as how to care for both aging parents and adult children, what legal paperwork to prepare, and how to manage [...]

Visit Virginia’s First Church Sites

This year is the 400th anniversary of the first Virginia Assembly and the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to Virginia. Our day-long pilgrimage will visit two of the earliest church sites in British North America and the recreated historic site, Jamestown Settlement. The first stop of the day will be the museum and the [...]

Interfaith Dialogue: Honoring and Remembering the Dead

Interfaith Dialogue with Congregation Beth Ahabah: Tuesdays, October 29 & November 5, at Congregation Beth Ahabah We are excited to offer our interfaith dialogues with Congregation Beth Ahabah throughout the program year. This fall, we explore how we honor and remember our dead through both traditional customs and superstitions. We’ll discuss Yizkor, Mourner’s Kaddish, Halloween [...]

Learn the Way of Love

Our next Wednesday-night series considers "The Way of Love." Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s office released this magnificent guide for Christian living for use across the Episcopal Church. Come learn more about the Way of Love in particular and the ancient Christian tradition of rules of life in general with the Rev. Hilary Streever and Br. [...]

New! The Permanent Things Book Group

Augustine. Dorothy Day. Julian of Norwich. Gregory of Nyssa. Evelyn Underhill. You’re invited to join in the discussion of classic works of theology with the Permanent Things Book Group, meeting on second and fourth Tuesdays, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., in the Michaux House library. At our first meeting on Tuesday, September 10, we will discuss [...]

Summer Study and Prayer

This Summer! Contemplative Prayer Hour (more…)

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Rappahannock River Valley Historic Churches

Spring 2020 (TBD), 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Did you know that it was dangerous to be an Episcopalian during and immediately following the Revolutionary War, (more…)

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Education for Ministry (EfM) 2019

The EfM curriculum of study, worship and theological reflection in a small group is one of the most comprehensive theological education experiences available (more…)

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Newcomers Classes in 2019

Are you interested in learning more about life of St. James’s and joining us officially?  (more…)

Annual Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont

The historic Shrine Mont Retreat Center offers a beautiful setting for St. James’s annual fall retreat in the mountains!

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Mindful Biking

Need a Physical Challenge and a Spiritual Renewal On a Budget? Come Ride with Dr. Mark Cooper on Bike Virginia 2019 and join in a daily morning and afternoon opportunity for Mindfulness Meditation. https://youtu.be/kVhPscOxfus This the 32nd year for this popular bike tour that will take place June 21 through June 26 beginning in Woodstock, [...]

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Holy Land Pilgrimage in 2020 – Sign up Now

February 2020 There is still time to sign up for this trip if you are interested in going on  a 2020 pilgrimage. (more…)