Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. James, Indeed, we continue to observe all safety measures recommended and required by our Bishops, the City of Somerville, and the governor of the Commonwealth.  Today, as we concluded two full months of common/communal/public worship with the celebration of Eucharist, there is a sense of return to normalcy–to be …

8 Pentecost Psalm 89:20–37; II Samuel 7:1–14a; Ephesian 2:11–22; Mark 6:30–34, 53–56 Jesus said to them, ‘Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.’ –Mark 6:31 O God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be …

Dear Members and Friends of St. James, This parish update comes to you with an appeal. Because summer leans, in any case, towards a more relaxed time and vacations, we find ourselves in need of lay readers. So, if you have been longing for a “new” voice or to share with the congregation your own …

7 Pentecost Psalm 24; II Samuel 6:1–5, 12b–19; Ephesians 1:3–14; Mark 6:14–29 With all wisdom and insight God has made known to us the mystery of his will… Ephesians 1:9 As I have remarked on several occasions, so do I repeat here: The writer of the Gospel according to Mark is a great storyteller.  Clearly, …