8 Pentecost Psalm 107:1 – 9, 43; Hosea 11:1 – 11; Colossians 3:1 – 11; Luke 12:13 – 21 Give thanks to the Lord, whose mercy endures for ever. Psalm 107:1 Last week at Eucharist, as I listened to the names of places and people in the reading from the words of the prophet Hosea …

Dear Members and Friends of St. James, Traditionally, summer is a time of reduced activities in parishes.  While that is true also of St. James, it is nevertheless rewarding to report that despite sweltering temperatures, our doors remain open and new faces are joining us in the celebration of the Eucharist.  We continue to observe …

7 Pentecost Psalm 85, Hosea 1:2–10, Colossians 2:6–19, Luke 11:1–13 Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples. Luke 11:1 When I began my career as a young assistant professor, I thought that I need mention only once an idea, a fact, an event to my students, and I could be assured that …

Dear Members and Friends of St. James, Advice from weather centrals informed us in advance of a spike in heat and humidity on this Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. This prompted messages to members of the congregation whose health would be compromised, should they have attempted to worship in person today. Unofficially, I have come in …