4 Epiphany Psalm 111; Deuteronomy 18:15 – 20; I Corinthians 8:11 – 13; Mark 1:21 – 28 Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and in earth.  Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns …

Dear Members and Friends of St. James, Strive as hard as I/we may, I recognized (i.e. I admitted to myself this week) that, even as I thought initially of our journey through this coronavirus pandemic as temporary, a certain normalcy has insinuated itself into my/our lives.  The longevity of the pandemic and the trauma that …

3 Epiphany Psalm 62:6–14; Jonah 63:1–5, 10; I Corinthians 7:29–31; Mark 1:11–20 For the form of this world is passing away. I want you to be free from anxieties –I Cor. 7:31b – 32a In advance of my taking time away from my duties and obligations for and on behalf of St. James, I had …

Dear Members and Friends of St. James, As this is the first note to you since my Staycation, I wish to bring you up to date on several important items of concern. And as always, I invite your comments and questions. OUR CAMPUS: I have returned to my habit of spending at least one day …