St. James' Episcopal Church Leesburg, VA

[01/13/19]   All Sunday Worship on January 13 is canceled. Stay safe. Say your prayers. Enjoy the snow!

[01/13/19]   7:45 am Worship and Church School are CANCELLED this morning.

[01/13/19]   Canceling 7:45 am Worship and Church School

Out of an abundance of concern for the safety of our members, and following the requests of our government agencies that we remain off the roads to minimize interference with plowing and emergency services, our 7:45 am Worship and Church School for Sunday January 13 has been canceled. At 7:00 am tomorrow, we will consider whether we will cancel our 9:00 am and 11:15 am worship as well.

Regardless of the decision we make, for those who would prefer to remain at home, please pray Morning Prayer either from the Book of Common Prayer (beginning on pages 37 or 75, or the one page version on page 137), or check out the online version at missionstclaire.com or "attend" worship online at our National Cathedral at cathedral.org/worship/. Use the lessons from, and remember to pray for those listed in, Friday's e-Pistle. And, listen to a sermon you missed, or one you previously enjoyed, from our webpage.

We are the Church. Together, this Sunday, let us pray.

And, above all else, remain safely in God's hands and enjoy the snow God has given us!

Faithfully,

Mark+

[10/30/18]   Loudoun County came together tonight for “Facing Hate with Faith: Loudoun Vigil for Pittsburgh” at Congregation Sha’are Shalom in Leesburg. Thanks to those among God’s people at St. James’ Church and other faith communities who reminded our Jewish sisters and brothers that they do not stand alone.

Sharing St. James’ strategic planning process and goals.

What is the power of Love? Sunday Forum and Church School kicks off today!

What do you love most about Shrine Mont?

Have you registered for the parish retreat at Shrine Mont yet? If not, go to:

http://stjamesleesburg.org/…/conn…/shrine_mont_registration/

What do you love most about Shrine Mont?

Have you registered for the all-parish retreat at Shrine Mont yet??

http://stjamesleesburg.org/…/conn…/shrine_mont_registration/

What do you love most about Shrine Mont?

Have you registered for the all-parish retreat at Shrine Mont yet?? http://stjamesleesburg.org/…/conn…/shrine_mont_registration/

What do you love most about Shrine Mont?

Have you registered for the all-parish retreat at Shrine Mont yet?? http://stjamesleesburg.org/pages/connect/shrine_mont_registration/

Honor Beloved Pets and Companion Animals!

Join us on Thursday April 12 at 7:00 pm in the St. James' Church Fellowship Hall for the Tenth Annual Loudoun County Pet Remembrance Candle Lighting Ceremony, as we celebrate and honor all beloved pets and companion animals who have passed on, are lost, or have been separated from their families. All human family members are invited to attend, but please leave any four-legged friends at home! Whether you attend or not, participate in the ceremony of the Roll of Honor, a slide show with the reading of the names of our pet angels. Contact Dr. Bill Tyrrell with any questions at [email protected]

Our youth-led gather program discussing social media and the impact of cyberbullying.

gather at 5pm today!

Register for Shrine Mont All-Parish Retreat – St. James' Episcopal Church

Register for the St. James’ Church Shrine Mont Retreat today!

stjamesleesburg.org

Mark discussing the what, where, when, and why of Lent during Sunday Forum.

Our first “gather” led and participated in by middle and high school youth. Join us for the next gather on Feb 17 at 5:00!

For Bridget P., the St. James’ Church Shrine Mont Retreat is not to be missed!

Mark S. shares why he and his family find the St. James’ Church Shrine Mont Retreat so important.

Paul F. talks about what the St. James’ Church Shrine Mont Retreat means to him and his family.

Ava B. tells what makes St. James’ Church Shrine Mont Retreat so very special!

It may be cold and wintry outside, but already youth and their families are eagerly looking forward to Shrine Mont Summer Camps! Registration for the 2018 season is now open!

How do we as God's people reconcile science and faith, particularly regarding foundational matters of our religious beliefs?

Join in the discussion at 10:10 am on January 7 and 14 in our Sunday Forum, as Dr. Tracey McGrath, Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Physics, and Dr. Charles ("Chuck") Garrettson, retired Professor of Religion, guide us through the perennial question: "Does God Exist?" Come be part of the conversation!"

[12/30/17]   Remember that we will resume our customary worship times of 7:45 am, 9:00 am, and 11:15 am next Sunday January 7.

A very Merry Christmas and a blessed and Happy New Year!

Removing The Bethlehem Walls – St. James' Episcopal Church

"Removing The Bethlehem Walls" - Mark's Christmas Eve sermon audio is now available online.

stjamesleesburg.org Removing The Bethlehem Walls Mark Feather December 24, 2017  http://stjamesleesburg.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1002.mp3  Like  Tweet  +1  Pin it

St. James' Episcopal Church Leesburg, VA

[11/29/17]   Shop at Our Alternative Gift Market!

On Sunday December 3 after all three worship times, our annual Alternative Gift Market will be open in the Fellowship Hall. This is your opportunity to purchase meaningful gifts for friends and family on your Christmas list, and to support the mission and outreach ministries of St. James' Church.

Find perfect gifts for your loved ones who "have everything" and help others at the same time!

Participating organizations this year include: Backpack Buddies, Blossom & Bloom Thrift Shop, Boys Home, Grace to Go, Highland Education Project, Jeremiah's Table, Loudoun Emergency Homeless Shelter, Loudoun Free Clinic, Loudoun Hunger Relief, Loudoun Literacy Council, and Paxton Campus.

Come shop on Sunday!

[11/09/17]   St. James' Church: You Belong!

This Sunday November 12 at 5:30 pm at Ida Lee Recreation Center we will come together as God's people for "St. James' Church: You Belong!" We'll enjoy a delicious meal, music offered by JAM, and festivities unlike any you have experienced before at St. James' Church. Children will enjoy a special treat: Critters & Conservation will present a 45-minute live animal show featuring a hedgehog, a toucan, a salamander, and a lizard! Bring a side dish or dessert to share; we'll have fried chicken and barbecue on hand.

Let's get ready to celebrate!

JAM rehearsing for next Sunday’s 9:00 am worship and the “You Belong” dinner at Ida Lee.

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The Hernandez family is in the house with Wall-e (who is off-camera except for his tail)!

Sandy and George Garlick with Banner, Misha, and Frosty!

Jamie Semler's mother brought her lovely Golden Retriever, Lollipop!

Jamie Semler learns more about The Life Center

Bruce and Barbara Petree bring their Basset Hound, Lucy!

Beautiful God-given weather for The Third Annual Blessing of the Animals at St. James' Church!

Revealing the Vision -- "St. James' Church: A community in Christ, welcoming, serving, and uplifting all, joining generations to reveal God’s love. You Belong!"

Leesburg First Friday

JAM - 6/2 7:00-8:30pm - Trinity House Cafe is featuring JAM, (Joy and Music), which is the youth music program at St. James' Episcopal Church Leesburg, VA. This group of high school and middle school musicians perform contemporary Christian music with guitars, percussion, and vocals. Location: 101 E. Market St. (corner of Market and Church St.)

St. James' Episcopal Church Leesburg, VA

JAM will be performing at Trinity House Cafe at 7pm tonight for Leesburg First Friday. Come on out!

JAM performing "Revelation Song" at our 9:00 am worship on April 2.

[05/31/17]   Participate in Our Visioning Process!

Join your fellow parishioners and the St. James' Visioning Committee this Saturday June 3 beginning at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall for a Morning of Reflection and Discernment as we gather to discern where God is calling us as St. James' Church.

Shrine Mont Porch 2017

A little back porch jam at Shrine Mont Parish Retreat 2017.

Greetings from Shrine Mont!

Listening – St. James' Episcopal Church

"Listening." - Listen to Kate's sermon online.

stjamesleesburg.org Listening Kate Bryant May 7, 2017  http://stjamesleesburg.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1005.mp3  Like  Tweet  +1  Pin it

The Visioning process continued on April 30 with facilitated discussions on our values and dreams for the future.

[04/30/17]   VISIONING GATHERINGS TODAY! We welcome and encourage all parishioners (from Middle School and up) to attend the Visioning Committee's Small Group Gatherings this morning when we will invite your input as to where God is calling St. James' Church. We will gather in small groups from 9:00 am to 9:45 am in the Janney Parlor, and from 10:15 am to 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Sunday April 30 we will focus on our shared values and dreams with ample opportunity for individual input, as we explore:

1. What three things do you value most about your faith journey with St. James'? Which of these do you believe your surrounding community needs most?

2. What do you believe are the core values of St. James'? How are those values embodied in the ministry of the church? Who are the heroes of the past who embody these values?

3. What are your dreams for the God's mission and ministry in and through St. James'? What do you hope we could do to bless each other as well as those outside our walls who need what we can offer?

Please join us as we take yet another step on our Visioning journey.

Parishioners engaged in small group Visioning on April 23. Join in next Sunday as we continue the small group sessions talking values and dreams!