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, …

Dear Members and Friends of St. James, As I listen to a CD recording of the Psalms of David by the choir of Kings College Cambridge, I am pleased to share with you the homily which I delivered just hours ago to our in-person congregation.  As one might anticipate, there are always items of interest, …