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  • Sermon, 5/22/22: A Christly Valediction

    6 Easter Psalm 67; Acts 16:9 – 15; Revelation 21:10, 22 – 22:5; John 14:23 – 29 Peace is my parting gift to you, my own peace, such as the world cannot give. Set your troubled hearts at rest, and banish your fears. John 14:27 On Thursday of this week, we observe the Feast of …

  • Letter from Rev. Clarence, 5/22/2022

    Dear Members and Friends of St. James, I post as usual the homily which I delivered this morning at Eucharist. Its focus is on the Feast of the Ascension, which we observe and celebrate on Thursday of this week. That Holy Day carries personal significance, for it is the day over many decades, on which …

  • Sermon, 5/15/22: For the love of God, just do it!

    5 Easter Psalm 148; Acts 11:1 – 18; Revelation 21:1 – 6; John 13:31 – 35 Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. John 13.34 Chances are, no matter where in these United States you were born, or grew up, or worked, chances are you have heard, perhaps yourself even …

  • Letter from Rev. Clarence, 5/15/22

    Dear Members and Friends of St. James, Just as a reminder, in posting to you a weekly update of events in our parish, it is my intent to keep everyone informed of pertinent information, and particularly those among us who are hindered, by whatever reason, from attending weekly in-person Eucharistic liturgies. Today, prior to my …