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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

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Recent Newsletters & Bulletins   (more...)

The Shell (Newsletter)
February, 2012 (Adobe PDF Icon, 1.9mb) * NEW *
January, 2012 (Adobe PDF Icon, 1.5mb)

Weekly Bulletins
February 5th, 2012 (Adobe PDF Icon, 26kb)
January 29th, 2012 (Adobe PDF Icon, 24kb)

Vestry Meeting Highlights
January 16th, 2012 (Adobe PDF Icon, 143kb)

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St. James' Parish 2012 Lenten Program

This year, our focus on Lent will begin on Shrove Tuesday, February 21st, with the annual Pancake Supper preceded by fellowship at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. On Ash Wednesday, February 22nd, there will be two services for the imposition of ashes - 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. - in St. James' Church.

The 2011 Lenten Program Series will begin on Wednesday, February 29th, with the first of five weekly programs that focus various religions. Held every Wednesday evening through March 28th, each program will discuss one of the major non-Christian religions of the world. Fellowship will begin at 6 p.m. with a soup dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Eucharist will be celebrated in St. James' Church on April 5th, at 7:30 p.m. after fellowship at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The Good Friday Liturgy will be at 12 noon and again at 7:30 p.m. on April 6th in St. James' Church, and the Great Vigil of Easter will begin on Saturday, April 7th at 7:30 p.m.

Please join us for these thoughtful and insightful programs throughout Lent as we prepare ourselves for the celebration of Christ's resurrection.

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Recent Announcements

The Bread Run Ministry is looking for volunteers to pick up bread and baked goods from Safeway and Food Lion at 8 a.m. and deliver them to the St. James’ Parish Hall by 9 a.m. on a Thursday or Saturday morning of their choice. Please contact Linda Rines for more information or to reserve a Saturday date. Contact Kim Parker to reserve a Thursday date.
Jan 31 2012 07:05

Christian Education is in need of substitute teachers for Sunday Church School, particularly for the Middle School level. If you can help, please contact Nola Meyers. THANKS!
Jan 28 2012 07:05

February 5th will be Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday. At all services there will be young people with soup pots at the doors of both St. Mark's and St. James' to collect your donations which will be earmarked for the Food Bank (SCAN). Last year more than 260,000 youth participated in Souper Bowl of Caring, collecting more than $9.5 million for local hunger-relief charities. More than $81 million has been collected since the movement began in 1990. This year’s goal is to empower 275,000 young people to collect $11 million for charities in their communities.
Jan 27 2012 07:05

Join us for our annual Ice Skating Outing! We’ll have lunch at 12:30 p.m. in the parish hall and then head to the ice rink for some fun, fellowship, and hopefully very few falls! For more information or to sign-up please check the youth bulletin board in the Parish Hall today! Contact: Michelle Perkins.
Jan 19 2012 07:05

Planning for our annual senior high ski trip is well underway. The lodge is booked, the dates are set, and the chaperones are ready. Now all we need are the teenagers! The dates of the ski trip are Friday, February 17th – Monday, February 20th. We will know the final cost once we know how many youth are interested! To be eligible for our annual ski trip you must:
  • Be in 9th-12th grade and Be excited to grow deeper in your faith
  • Be an active participant in worship, youth group, and Church School
  • Be willing to participate in all activities both on the slopes and off
If you fit these requirements or are willing to work on them and would like to go on the ski trip please sign up outside of Amanda's office!
Jan 09 2012 07:05

There will be a Bible Study lasting 6 weeks, Mondays, February 13 to March 19 (12-2 p.m.) at St. James'.

"Becoming a Woman God Can Use" - A study on Esther, by Judith Couchman

Registration will close Wednesday, February 1. If interested and you wish to register, please e-mail Nan Lewis - nanwlewis@gmail.com.
Jan 04 2012 07:05