​REGULAR SUNDAY SERVICES

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II (spoken)

• ​10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II (music) ​
• Adult Forums are held on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of the month at 9:00 a.m.

Regularly scheduled services and church activities have been cancelled for the next several weeks in efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus. See notes below about available online worship opportunities.

A Gift from Our Organist

Our organist, Tara Ford, has shared with us a recording of her playing Love Divine, All Loves Excelling.  We thank her so much for this gift.  Enjoy!  Listen here.
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​UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, April 5: Palm Sunday

• Check out services at the Washington National Cathedral on YouTube.  The National Cathedral is a shared home for every Episcopalian.
• Listen to the Passion Narrative (read by a St. James' parishioner!)  Heads up: this is about 15 minutes long.  Take a moment, settle in, and perhaps close your eyes.
• Watch Rev. Emily's children's homily with special guests (good for adults too!).
• Watch Rev. Emily's video reflection for Holy Week.
• Pray Morning Prayer and read today's appointed readings.
  • Matthew 21:1-11
  • Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
  • Isaiah 50:4-9a
  • Philippians 2:5-11
  • Matthew 26:14- 27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54 (see above for recording)
  • Psalm 31:9-16​

 Tuesday, April 7

• Noonday Prayer via Zoom at 12 p.m.

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Holy Week

• Join Rev. Emily and St. James members via Zoom on Maundy Thursday at 6 p.m. and Good Friday at 12 p.m.  We will be together in real time. 

Sunday, April 12: Easter Sunday

• Reflect on the readings and listen to Rev. Emily's video meditation.  
• Watch the Washington National Cathedral worship services.  Remember, the cathedral is the shared home for all Episcopalians.

(Links to services and meditations will be available by 6 a.m. on each Holy day.)

Additional Resources for Holy Week:

• Worship at home on your own timetable with this packet.  This packet includes a shortened service for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil.  It provides simple instructions for setting up a home worship space, and the liturgy is accessible.  

If you have technical questions about accessing the Zoom meetings or links, please contact the church office at stjameslouisa@outlook.com or 540-967-1665.