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Open Letter from Rev. Clarence, 9/12/21

Dear Members and Friends of St. James, The most important notice which I send today is a reminder that the vestry of the parish meets in a regular session on Sunday next, 19 September, following celebration of Eucharist. You are invited to attend and, should that not be possible and you have questions or concerns …

Sermon, 9/5/21: It’s Not Easy Being Green! Or, the Challenge of Being Christian

15 Pentecost Psalm 125; Proverbs 22:1–2, 8–9, 22–23; James 2:1–10, [11–13], 14–17; Mark 7:24–37 They were astounded beyond measure, saying, ‘He has done everything well.’ Mark 7:37 Kermit the Frog of Sesame Street fame used to sing a song that, to this day, resonates in my mind. It’s not that easy being greenHaving to spend …

Open Letter from Rev. Clarence, 9/5/21

Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. James, On this Labor Day Weekend, when not only do TV announcers insist on declaring it the non-official end of summer, and when the outer temperatures and the lessening hours of daylight announce the changing of the seasons, I am pleased to report (especially to those who are unable …

Sermon 8/29/21: School is in Session

14 Pentecost Psalm 45:1–2, 7–10; Song of Solomon 2:8–13; James 1:17–29; Mark 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23 “Understand: There is nothing outside a man which by going into him can defile him, but the things which come out of a man are what defile him.” Mark 7:14–15 Thesis: Jesus conducts a master class in teaching, and thereby …

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