A sermon from Rev. Clarence on  the Third Sunday of Easter, 26 April 2020 A Ps. 116:1-3, 10 – 17; Acts 2:14a, 36 – 41; I Peter 1:17 – 23; Luke 24:13 – 35 “As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them. But they were startled and frightened…And he said to them, ‘Why …

Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. James! In keeping with my pledge to support our small congregation in acceptable ways during this time of our separation, I attach [see separate post] my homily for the Third Sunday of Easter.  I attempt to ring in to one or more of you each week, with the hope and …

2 Easter, 19 April 2020 Homily from the Rev. Clarence E. Smith Acts 2:14a, 22-32; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 “…the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear …”   John 20.19 Sheltering in place, i.e. literally remaining behind closed and locked door, except for greeting my daughter who insists that I remain removed …

Dear People and Friends of St. James, This e-epistle comes to you with much thanksgiving to you and to the Divine One that I should be so privileged with the assignment to be among you and to serve you during these trying times.  To be sure, I lament not being able to celebrate and to share Eucharist …