St. James Episcopal Church in Somerville, MA
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  • Sermon, 11/20/22: Christ the King

    Canticle 4; Jeremiah 23:1–6; Colossians 1:11–20; Luke 23:33–43 And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left… And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying. ‘He saved others’ let him save …

  • Open Letter from Rev. Clarence, 11/20/22

    Dear Members and Friends of St. James, This week I call to your attention several items of importance.  The first is to remind you that our vestry meet on Sunday next, following Eucharist.  You are invited to see your parish as it deals with the everyday matters pertaining to the upkeep of our campus and …

  • Pastoral Visit. Save the Date!

    Dear People of St. James! I inform you with much enthusiasm that our Bishop – diocesan, the Right Reverend Alan M. Gates, shall make a pastoral visit on Sunday, 11 December.  This will be the first episcopal visit since 2019, just prior to the beginning of the pandemic.  As you have heard often from me, …

  • Sermon, 11/13/22. Creation II versus Creation I: Describing the Temple

    23 Pentecost Canticle 9 (BCP); Isaiah 65:17–25; II Thessalonians 3:6–13; Luke 21:5–19 I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind.  Isaiah 65:17 Inasmuch as today’s reading from the Gospel according to Luke begins with a statement about the Temple in Jerusalem …