News from St. James' Episcopal Church
Sunday, September 6, 2020
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Join the Diocese for Worship This Sunday |
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On Sunday, September 6 (Labor Day Weekend), we will gather online, as the Diocese of Virginia, for a worship service led by your bishops. Bishop Goff will preach and Bishops Brooke-Davidson and Taylor will be there, too.
It's a special opportunity to gather with our brothers and sisters throughout the Diocese of Virginia, give thanks for our blessings, and worship joyously together.
The Diocese will broadcast the service via Facebook,
and we will share it in the usual spot
on our Facebook page at 10 a.m.:
Please mark your calendars for this worship service with the 60,000+ members of the Diocese of Virginia, and many friends, families, saints, and seekers. Can’t wait to see you there!
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Men's Service Ministry meets Thursdays at 7 |
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We welcome all St. James' men to join the Men’s Service Ministry!
It's been in operation at St. James' for 11 years, and was founded on three principles:
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Spiritual Development: Enrich our spiritual growth development within a group context
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Outreach: Provide needed assistance to parishioners and to the church itself
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Fellowship: Provide a periodic opportunity for fellowship for the men of St. James
Since the pandemic, we continue to meet every week online via Zoom, each Thursday evening at 7 p.m. for about 90 minutes.
The weekly meetings allow us to continue our spiritual development through bible study (e.g., the Book of Acts, Luke), as well as keeping current with each other’s lives while enjoying a beverage, virtually.
MSM members range in age from their 20s to their 70s and we welcome any parishioner looking to make new friends or connections in the St. James community.
Once life gets back to normal, the MSM looks forward to assisting/hosting church functions, including the annual Oktoberfest next year.
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Send us your First Day of School photos
And have your backpacks blessed!
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Parents, students, and teachers! We want to bless your backpacks and new learning spaces! Please send us your First Day of School photos or short (less than 30 second) videos for a special online “Blessing of the Backpacks” on Sunday, September 13.
Send your photo or short video to Kara Laughlin at laughlinferry@msn.com by September 10.
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Fall Bible Study with Fr. Earl |
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Reading the Old Testament with Heart and Mind:
Meeting Ourselves in the Lives of the Heroes and Heroines of our Faith.
Streaming live on-line:
Wednesday evenings
September 23 - November 16
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
We'll be using the DOCC model: an hour of discussion in small groups following a forty-five minute presentation.
You need to commit to attend those evenings, so mark your calendar now! A $50 fee covers materials expenses.
More details to follow.
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September Monthly Mission Partner:
Mobile Hope
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During September, we are praying for, learning about, and financially supporting Mobile Hope.
Mobile Hope improves the lives of young people, 24 years of age or younger, who are who are precariously housed or homeless in Loudoun County.
This important non-profit creates pathways for this fragile, overlooked, and often unacknowledged population with housing solutions, daily essentials and life-changing support.
Mobile Hope was created in 2011 as an adjunct of the Mobile Health program operated by Inova Loudoun Hospital, and it became its own 501(c)(3) charitable organization in 2014. Learn more about Mobile Hope. Thank you in advance for your consideration and generosity.
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In this challenging time, many are asking, "How can I help?"
NEW OPPORTUNITY: Please consider providing food for St. Gabriel's ministry that serves folks who are food-insecure, do not have transportation, are nontraditional renters, and due to the pandemic have not had work or had their hours severely reduced. All food donations can be dropped off at St. David's in Ashburn on Mondays from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
To assist our parishioners, family, or friends, as well as support community organizations that provide key services (food, shelter, or direct aid), St. James' has established a COVID-19 Response Fund.
In addition, Fr. Daniel Vélez Rivera, vicar of St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church (St. James' daughter church), works closely with Catholic Charities to help distribute emergency COVID-19-related rental assistance to people who are non lease-holders.
Grace to Go continues to serve to-go meals every Monday evening from the St. James' parking lot.
If you, a family member, or friend, find themselves in a place of need, please contact Fr. Earl. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you are in need.
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In need of prayer? In need of care? |
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"In case of illness, the minister of the congregation is to be notified."
The Book of Common Prayer, p. 453
Please let us know when you are in need of prayer and care.
Whom should you call?
The Rev. Earl Mullins
Emergency Number:
410-409-9386
The Church Office
703-777-1124
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When should you call?
- When you become seriously ill, are dealing with a newly diagnosed disease or condition, or are hospitalized for treatment, surgery, or rehabilitation.
- When you are experiencing a spiritual, physical, emotional or financial crisis.
- When you become concerned for the person who usually shares the pew with you because he or she has not been in church for a while.
- When you experience one of life's many transitions: a birth, a death, a job loss/change, a move, an empty nest, retirement, etc.
- When you need prayer and care, but don't want to "bother" anyone with your troubles -- please contact us anyway; you will not be "bothering" us!
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Those requesting our prayers this week: Margaret Haight, Brianne Bailey and Family, the Lamberty Family, Alice Lynn, Mary Paul, Inez Peebles, Caroline Ennis, the Lynch Family, the Page family, John Marsh, and the Riley family, Mary Bracken, Jennifer Griffith, Tim MacNamara, Fiona Ahrweiler and family; for other persons: Orma Call, Chris DeWaard, Jay Watkins, Mark and Meghan Roomsfa, Lori Turner, Chase Smith, the Schott family, Charlotte, Christian Cutillo, Ruth Guerra, Miline Hughes, Erin Stanton, Barbara Rose, Nancy Hylton, Bridget Steel, Matthew Britto, Betty Overson, Dewey, those who are unemployed or underemployed; and those serving in the armed forces at home and abroad. |
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St. James’ Vestry
Carolyn Briles
Katherine Bucklin
Andy Durot
Jim Ferry
Ed Hatrick
Karen Knobloch
Steve Mayo
Deb McGee
Page Moffett
Wayne Newell
Jane Roth, Secretary
Fred Williams
Seth Griner, Youth Representative
Treasurer
John Forcier
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St. James’ Clergy and Staff
Interim Rector
Dr. Steven Cooksey
Director of Music/Organist
Dr. Stephen Knobloch
Corner Chorale Music Director
Walter Litzenberger
Assistant Choir Director/Organist
Parish Administrator and Registrar
Janet Stayrook
Preschool Director
Adan Cortez
Lead Sexton
Francisco Ramos
Sexton
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