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One does not have to look far to find examples of everyday human beings, people like you and me, encountering God with open ears and open hearts, listening and watching in such a way that the encounter compels them to do something bold. From the ordinary to the extraordinary. Imagine Abraham standing under a night…
Increase membership and strive for every Sunday attendance so the Good News is experienced and integrated into the lives of the worshipping community. We’ve been talking a lot about building a house in Mexico. A house is more than shelter. It is a dwelling for rest, a symbol of security, and a place to belong. …
At our annual vestry and staff retreat, I invited the participants to imagine and then articulate the answer to a single question: What is the good news? I further instructed to go deeper than the common answer that the Good News is that God loves everyone. Yes, of course, this is true and what we…
Mary Oliver died today. She was my favorite poet. For years, I’ve looked to her for inspiration, for solace, for grounding, for peace. Her words were simple, yet they communicated a depth of being that few can rarely put to words. One of my favorite poems, and likely her most famous, is “Wild Geese”. It…
In order to learn more and discuss what will be voted on at the annual Diocesan Convention in October, please join us in the Education Room on Sunday, September 16th at 9:15 am. EJ Hilliard, who is part of the Resolutions Committee, will present the resolutions that will be up for a vote at our upcoming 2018…
The St. James’ 2018 Annual Meeting January 28 The annual meeting is an important event in the life of a parish. It is at this meeting that we hear about the past year, look towards the future, elect our vestry members and convention delegates, and much more. Please plan on attending the entire meeting and…
In the world of congregational development, a church can plateau, and if left in that space for too long, it can begin to decline. A community always needs to ask itself in what ways can it grow, increase its effectiveness in the world, and more clearly reflect the presence of Jesus Christ. So, during our…
When Bishop Marc celebrates our 150th anniversary with us on November 5th, he will confirm several adults and teens and receive several adults into the fellowship of the Episcopal Church. Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation are sacramental rites marked by a public affirmation of faith. So when and why are these rites celebrated, and who is…
Join us this fall to find out! Christianity comes in many forms and expressions. As Episcopalians, part of the Anglican Church, we have a particular way of living out our relationship with Christ and the world. We will be holding a series of four classes for anyone interested in learning more about the Episcopal faith.…
The St. James’ 2017 Annual Meeting January 29 The annual meeting is an important event in the life of a parish. It is at this meeting that we hear about the past year, look towards the future, elect our vestry members and convention delegates, and much more. Note that for 2017, we are changing the…