Open Letter from Rev. Clarence, 9/18/22

Dear Members and Friends of St. James, I write today to share my enthusiasm for your continued devotion to the ministry of our congregation in Teele Square. We have been able to welcome and be nourished musically by the combined ministry of two talented musicians, one a violinist and one an organist-choir director. Take a …

Sermon, 9/11/22: Losing to Establish One’s Values

14 Pentecost Psalm 14:1–7; Jeremiah 4:11–12, 22–28; 1 Timothy 1:12–17; Luke 15:1–10 Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost. (Luke 1:9) Since the advent of Covid, I have had to curtail my travel, both domestic and international. However, when I travel, no matter my mode of transportation, I try …

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 …