An Update from the Bishop and Rev. Clarence, 3/21/2020

From Rev. Clarence.   Good People,   I send you all greetings of the day, a day on which the sun shines brightly, reassuring us of continuation and connectivity, even as we remain sequestered and removed from each other. For the sun shines on us all. I forward to you the latest communication [see below] …

A Letter from Rev. Clarence, 3/19/2020

19 March 2020 My dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Two years ago, almost to the date, you invited me to join then your, but now our, faith community as Bridge Priest. Coming from an academic environment, I thought, what a strange title since, in my theology, all priests serve as bridges for God’s people as …

Closure as of 3/16/20

As a part of our larger society, and to aid in curtailing the spread of COVID–19, St. James Church has postponed until further notice all public worship and meeting of parochial and public use of its facilities. State, local, and diocesan mandates have been received and shall be followed. To do anything less is to …

About our ESL during the Pandemic, 3/14/20

Dear ESL students, St. James wants to help slow the coronavirus pandemic. Because the City of Somerville has closed their offices, our schools, and libraries for two weeks, we are also closing our free ESL classes until further notice. We hope this will keep our friends and neighbors healthy and possibly help save lives.   …