St. James Episcopal Church in Somerville, MA
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  • Open Letter from Rev. Clarence, 9/11/22

    Dear Members and Friends of St. James, It is at once a joy and a privilege to introduce to you our new organist, Brandon Qi (pron. “she”). Brandon is not totally new to the area, as he is a graduate of Phillips Academy Andover (Mass.), where he began his study of the organ. Since that …

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  • Welcome, Brandon!

    Welcome to Brandon Qi, who will be our organist until he makes his next move (professionally, educationally, physically!). Per Rev. Clarence, Mr. Qi is an organ scholar at Oxford University, Oxford, England, from whence he is on leave due to the pandemic. He is currently pursuing a degree at Brandeis University. He is no stranger …

  • Sermon, 9/4/22: A Christian Honor Code

    13 Pentecost Psalm 139:1–5, 12–17; Jeremiah 18:1–11; Philemon 1–21; Luke 14:25–33 … in order that your good deed might be voluntary and not something forced. Philemon 14b It has become commonplace, when one travels on the Boston transit system, whether via subway, bus, or trolley, to hear the following announcements: Please remain seated or hold …