St. James Episcopal Church in Somerville, MA
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  • Our sister in Christ, Hilda Dooley, passed away in her sleep this morning.  She was much beloved in our St James community. We all have some wonderful stories about her to share.   Visitation is this Friday, December 20th, at Doherty Funeral Service, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.), Somerville, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.   The service …

  • In the event of a snow emergency…

    Please tune to Channel 5, WCRB, for announcements of weather-related closures. We will do our best to post closures on Saturday night or the night before an event. 12/14/13:  St. James will NOT offer a service tomorrow, 12/15/13. It will be safer for all to pray at home. Blessings on this third Sunday in Advent, …

  • Thanksgiving-Advent Anthem

      The St. James Children’s Choir offered their rendition of Praise Him, Praise Him for a post-communion anthem, a hymn for Thanksgiving and also to mark the beginning of Advent. As we sang, we attempted American Sign Language of the lyrics. Without a professional coach, it was likely baby-talk ASL. But everyone enjoyed the attempt! All folk, …

  • In Memoriam: Shirley Carson

    On November 16, 2013, we lost our sister in Christ, Shirley Carson. The service of Thanksgiving for her life was held on Thursday, November 21. Deborah Hennegan, Shirley’s friend, gave a moving and informative tribute; Rev. Coleman spoke of Shirley’s faith and importance to our community. Many of Shirley’s friends from Clarendon Towers, Bowling, and St. James were …