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  • Sermon, 2/23/25: Put your trust in the Lord and do good. (Psalm 37:3)

    7 Epiphany Ps. 1–12, 41–42; Genesis 45:3–11, 15; 1 Cor. 15:35–38, 42–50; Lk. 6:27–38 This morning, I begin my meditation with a citation from the psalm just recited.  “Put your trust in the Lord and do good.” (Vs. 3)  All of today’s lectionary are appropriate, that is, all guide my thinking in that which I …

  • Service cancelled, 2/16/25

    Dear Members and Friends of St. James, Once again, within a week’s time, I write to announce that tomorrow Sunday’s Eucharist has been cancelled due to the pending snowstorm, and the follow-up freezing rain and sleet.  The Annual Meeting, already previously postponed and now scheduled for tomorrow, has been again postponed.  It is now scheduled for …

  • 2/9/25: Sunday’s Eucharist cancelled

    Dear Members and Friends of St. James, I write to alert you that the regularly scheduled Sunday 10 a.m. Eucharist has been cancelled for Sunday, 9 February. Anticipating a major winter snowstorm, our diocese is advising parishes to be aware of difficult, dangerous travel conditions. Be aware also that the special liturgy for Absolom Jones …

  • Sermon, 2/2/2025: The Value of Rituals

    The Presentation of our Lord Psalm 84; Malachi 3:1–4; Hebrews 2:14–18; Luke 2:22–40 When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses.  Luke 2:22a I want to introduce someone special to you this morning.  She is Miss Johnson.  Miss Johnson was a pivotal person in my life.  Although I am certain …