Rekindled Interest I grew up among my relatives who participated with enthusiasm in church activities. Seeing this made me want to be like them, however it seemed like there was always other activities that drew me away from this desire. As a teenager, I joined St. Anthony’s Group and the youth choir at my local…

Jesus asked us to love one another. In the summer of 1967 The Beatles released the single “All You Need Is Love” written by John Lennon. Now, for some reason, this song has been caroming around in my head for a couple of days. And true it is, at least the refrain is true. As…

The Vestry met for our monthly meeting on July 13th. Scott Whitaker provided the meal. We started the meeting sharing Godly moments and prayer. The highlights from the meeting are below. • Bruce Roberts updated us on the progress of the Little Church repair. The contractor estimates about 3 more weeks before both sides are…

As you know, my mother had progressive dementia for many years and she passed away on July 4th, 2017.   She came to church with me and felt at home at St. James; so many people greeted her, shook her hand, smiled at her and even hugged her that she felt like she knew you all. …

You know how they say, “The biggest part of success (or something like that) is just showing up?” They do say that, don’t they? Anyway, whether they say it or not, that’s the big thing. Showing up! Maybe for Church.  Maybe for an event like…the Pancake Supper. Or for a special service….Maundy Thursday or Easter…

After sharing a lovely dinner prepared by Josephine, we shared God Moments and then opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.  We approved the minutes from the February vestry meeting, the annual meeting and the vestry retreat.  Lynn presented the financial reports and these were approved. Meg Amouroux came to the meeting to give us a…

The face of Jesus is visible every day at Saint James’.  We hear the words of Jesus in the liturgy, in the music, and in the sermons.  Every time I hear the communion prayer where we pray for our brothers and sisters who follow other faiths, I am reminded that Jesus told us and showed…

I came to St James’ just over three years ago, looking for a church, discouraged by religious trends in America, and almost ashamed to call myself a Christian. I had attended services that were about reaching an emotional high, whipping the faithful to praise a narrow view of God. I had visited congregations that welcomed…

We shared dinner and Godly Moments before opening the meeting at 7:00 p.m.  Charles Hall was absent, all the newly elected vestry members were present. Lynn reviewed the January budget which is healthy.  Lori explained some of the Special Interest accounts and clergy discretionary accounts.   We accepted the financial reports and the minutes from the…