Welcome
St. James' Parish is as diverse as our 300+ years of history. We draw from the Annapolis area and as far south as Calvert County. We have over 325 families and individuals. At the same time we are striving to, in some ways, remain a parish where everyone feels connected and a part of a vibrant Christian Community. Our parish emphasizes "Remembering the Past, Living our faith, and Worshipping into the Future". In the midst of the Eucharist each Sunday, we clearly proclaim "This is not our table, it is the Lord's, and everyone is Welcome". The Eucharist is extended to young and older, for we are all God's children. We are Sisters and Brothers in Christ and as such it is essential that we relate to each other as a family.
Worship Schedule
Sunday
- 8 AM Holy Eucharist, St. Mark's Chapel
- 9 AM Holy Eucharist, St. James' Church
- 11 AM Holy Eucharist, St. James' Church
- 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist, St. James' Church
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Lenten Reflection
Reflections on the Days of Lent and Holy Week, written by the People of St. James' Parish.
You can download the 2014 e-book for your Kindle (
, 275kb) or other e-reader (
, 186kb). Also, you can access all the previous Lenten Reflections booklets on the Lenten Reflections 2008-2014 page.
John saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, "Here is the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!"
John 1:29
Jesus was a lamb of God like us - He was one of us! Like us, He was baptized by John (even though He had no sin) just as all of us were baptized. For all of us and for Jesus too, baptism reaffirms God's love for each of us and reminds us of our inherent worth. We need to remember this message every day! During all baptisms, we, the congregation, promise to nurture and support the newly baptized. The Godparents promise to take special care of the person. As a Sunday school teacher of three, four, and five year olds, I take this promise very seriously. I want all my children to absolutely know that Jesus loves them and that they are marked as God's own forever! In a sense, I am their Godparent for awhile on Sundays. Jesus is our shepherd, always taking care of us—never abandoning any of us. We can have total faith in his love and care. This is the kind of commitment I try to bring to my class each week. We learn about Jesus' life - His birth, His teaching (as shown in the Parables), the Eucharist, and His death and resurrection. We emphasize over and over that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and He loves us unconditionally and forever. It is an awesome responsibility and a wonderful privilege to be entrusted with the first church teachings these children receive. I pray I always let them know with words and actions how much Jesus loves them. In truth, they show me God's love every Sunday!
Julie Cornellier (2010)
John 1:29
Jesus was a lamb of God like us - He was one of us! Like us, He was baptized by John (even though He had no sin) just as all of us were baptized. For all of us and for Jesus too, baptism reaffirms God's love for each of us and reminds us of our inherent worth. We need to remember this message every day! During all baptisms, we, the congregation, promise to nurture and support the newly baptized. The Godparents promise to take special care of the person. As a Sunday school teacher of three, four, and five year olds, I take this promise very seriously. I want all my children to absolutely know that Jesus loves them and that they are marked as God's own forever! In a sense, I am their Godparent for awhile on Sundays. Jesus is our shepherd, always taking care of us—never abandoning any of us. We can have total faith in his love and care. This is the kind of commitment I try to bring to my class each week. We learn about Jesus' life - His birth, His teaching (as shown in the Parables), the Eucharist, and His death and resurrection. We emphasize over and over that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and He loves us unconditionally and forever. It is an awesome responsibility and a wonderful privilege to be entrusted with the first church teachings these children receive. I pray I always let them know with words and actions how much Jesus loves them. In truth, they show me God's love every Sunday!
Julie Cornellier (2010)
Parish Spotlight(s)
2nd Annual Lenten-Easter Messiah Sing-Along
March 23rd
The second Annual Lenten/Easter Messiah Sing-Along of parts II and III will be held March 23rd at 4 PM in St. James' Church. This new tradition that began last year grew out of the Advent/Christmas "Messiah" Sing-along first performed in 1987.
The come as-you-are chorus will be directed by Michael S. Ryan. Singers are asked to bring a score and a snack or a dessert for the reception hosted by the Women of St. James' that follows in the parish hall. Some scores are available to buy ($10) or borrow.
Recent Announcements
Patrice is a personal chef and an expert in preparing food for challenging dietary needs, the elderly and special occasions. Jim, Patrice's husband, is today's new farmer. He has designed a new clean model for farming which uses no antibiotics or synthetics. Jim and Patrice Bourne are proprietors of "The Lamb's Quarter", a community supported family farm.
Mar 09 2014 01:30
Please join us for our 2014 Lenten Program, Embracing the Prophets in Contemporary Culture, session #1:
Moses, Pharaoh, the Prophets and Us
6:00 PM Fellowship, 6:30 PM Soup Supper, 7:30 PM Program
Moses, Pharaoh, the Prophets and Us
6:00 PM Fellowship, 6:30 PM Soup Supper, 7:30 PM Program
Mar 09 2014 01:00
Once again, Barbara Howard's beautiful hand-painted wooden Easter Eggs will be for sale during the Lenten Dinners and the Coffee Hours during the Lenten Season. Proceeds from the sales, which are offered for $10 each, support the many important ministries of the St. James' Parish Outreach Committee. For additional information, please contact Barbara Howard at kbhoward@comcast.net.
Mar 06 2014 02:00
We dodged the worst of the snow and the church parking lots are plowed :). PLEASE JOIN US for dinner 6-8 PM.
Cost: Donations support the Christian Formation Committee programs. Youth (grades 6 - 12) will prepare and serve supper to the community.
Cost: Donations support the Christian Formation Committee programs. Youth (grades 6 - 12) will prepare and serve supper to the community.
Mar 04 2014 07:28
Saturday, April 5th from 9 AM to noon, the YAC (Young Adults in Church) will be giving dresses to young girls in the community who may be in need. The YAC is collecting gently use and cleaned prom style dresses, as well as, accessories and shoes. YAC believes this is a terrific opportunity to recycle prom dresses and to minister to a need in the community. Please drop off your donations in the Parish Hall. If you have no clothes to donate, we are accepting cash donations to help cover the cost of additional dresses, accessories and shoes. If you have any questions, please call St. James' Parish at 410-867-2838.
Mar 01 2014 02:00
Fellowship at 6 PM. Dinner 6-8 PM.
Cost: Donations support the Christian Formation Committee programs
Youth (grades 6 - 12) will prepare and serve supper to the community. PLEASE JOIN US !
Cost: Donations support the Christian Formation Committee programs
Youth (grades 6 - 12) will prepare and serve supper to the community. PLEASE JOIN US !
Feb 27 2014 07:03
The Worship & Music Committee thanks everyone who participated in the recent Worship Survey. You can view a summary of results at the following URL: goo.gl/2V8Xz2.
Feb 17 2014 16:28