Lent
The Stations of the Cross
From ancient times, Christians have made pilgrimages to holy places. In the medieval period, when pilgrimage to Jerusalem was popular, people there began to walk the traditional path Jesus took from his arrest to his passion and death. Because not everyone could travel to Jerusalem, the church began to offer local pilgrimage liturgies—the Way of the Cross.
Moving from station to station, following the events in the words of scripture and letting the prayers draw us into the nar- rative, we are given the opportunity to understand something of Christ’s passion and our involvement in it. The movement and the events are the heart of the Way (or Stations) of the Cross, and many different prayers and readings have been developed for this devotion. It can be said as a private form of prayer or, particularly on Fridays in Lent, as a public liturgy.
I invite you to consider observing the Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent, or at least for one Friday. The guide is attached. During this Lent, when things continue to be different then what they have ever been, I encourage you to move deeper, closer to God. This is different than what we have always done. But there is beauty to be found - my prayers are with you all on your journey this Lent.
Faithfully yours,
Rev. Jennifer+
Moving from station to station, following the events in the words of scripture and letting the prayers draw us into the nar- rative, we are given the opportunity to understand something of Christ’s passion and our involvement in it. The movement and the events are the heart of the Way (or Stations) of the Cross, and many different prayers and readings have been developed for this devotion. It can be said as a private form of prayer or, particularly on Fridays in Lent, as a public liturgy.
I invite you to consider observing the Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent, or at least for one Friday. The guide is attached. During this Lent, when things continue to be different then what they have ever been, I encourage you to move deeper, closer to God. This is different than what we have always done. But there is beauty to be found - my prayers are with you all on your journey this Lent.
Faithfully yours,
Rev. Jennifer+
This year for our Lenten Study this year we will be using selections from "How Lovely the Ruins- Inspirational
Poems and Words for Difficult Times," by Anne Chagnot.
The study will be offered via Zoom each Wednesday of Lent beginning at 7:00 p.m.
The first study will be Wednesday February 24th, 2021 and will run for every Wednesday during Lent.
Poems and Words for Difficult Times," by Anne Chagnot.
The study will be offered via Zoom each Wednesday of Lent beginning at 7:00 p.m.
The first study will be Wednesday February 24th, 2021 and will run for every Wednesday during Lent.
SUNDAY SERVICES
This Week's Service |
Upcoming Service
February 28th, the Second Sunday in Lent - Pre-Recorded Service www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3R2L7ZZoU8&feature=youtu.be Service is on YouTube YouTube Adult Bible Study: Join us every Sunday afternoon @ 4:00 via Zoom for a Bible study.
Rev Jennifer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81969779916 Morning Prayer via Zoom on Wednesdays https://us02web.zoom.us/s/88108812275 to join! |
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Members and friends of St. James,
St. James and the Diocese of Virginia are responding to help stem the tide of Coronavirus by practicing social distancing as recommending by the CDC. Things are changing weekly. Worship offerings will vary depending on pandemic numbers in Louisa, weather, and Diocesan Guidelines. Please stay tuned! |
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GIFTS FROM OUR ORGANIST
Our organist, Tara Ford, has shared with us these beautiful musical recordings:
- Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
- For the Beauty of the Earth
- Were You There
- O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
- Lift High the Cross
St. James now has online giving!
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